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Franklin Co. Government Center closed Thursday afternoon; reopens Friday

June 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – The Franklin County Government Center had to close yesterday afternoon because of what is being called “unforeseen maintenance repairs.” No other details were given. However, county officials say it’s business as usual […]

Trial date set for school bus theft, chase suspect

June 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – A man accused of stealing a school bus and leading police on a chase through the area is scheduled to stand trial later this summer. Jury selection is scheduled to begin […]

Ripley County Jail inmate’s death under investigation

June 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Indiana State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Ripley County Jail. EMS was called to the facility on Monday for an unconscious 56-year-old female inmate. The Ripley County […]

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Another Air Quality Alert issued for today

June 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued another Air Quality Alert for today for the entire state, as a result of the lingering haze and smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Particulates […]

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Jac-Cen-Del 2nd Semester and 4th Quarter Honor Roll

June 8, 2023 Annie Nunley

Jac-Cen-Del has announced their 2nd Semester and 4th Quarter Honor Roll students. 2nd Semester 7th Grade Distinguished Honors: Josie Allen, Hailey Caudill, Isabella Dietrich, Kaylie Effing, Drake Ertel, Lynze Kegley, Aiden Maloney, Will Meyer, Parker […]

Indiana to receive federal grant to improve railroad crossing safety

June 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana is set to receive a $21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration. The money will be used to improve safety at Indiana railroad crossings. Transportation Secretary Pete […]

Body found on train tracks in Lawrenceburg

June 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Police in Lawrenceburg are investigating after a body was found on railroad tracks Wednesday evening. The body was discovered on the tracks along Maple Street around 7:45 pm. Investigators say a train […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigating vehicle break-ins

June 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a pair of vehicle break-ins that took place sometime in the overnight hours between Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the vehicle break-ins happened on the […]

Greensburg, Decatur County Rural Water customers under boil advisory

June 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for City of Greensburg and Decatur County Rural Water customers. The advisory was issued following a water main break that occurred on […]

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Area, entire state under Air Quality Alert through Midnight

June 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has declared an Air Quality Alert through Thursday, June 8 for all Indiana counties. The alert for Southeastern Indiana and elsewhere is in effect until Midnight […]

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South Dearborn 3rd Trimester Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 School Year

June 7, 2023 Annie Nunley

South Dearborn announces its 3rd Trimester Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Straight A Honor Roll: Jade Adams, Justin Allen, Kylie Ashcraft, Austin Ballart, Taytum Barker, Leia Berry, Arianna Brown, Adam Bruner, Maxwell Burger, […]

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South Ripley High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

June 7, 2023 Annie Nunley

South Ripley High School announces their 4th Quarter Honor Roll. A Honor Roll 12th Grade: Anna L. Barrett, Shelby B. Bastin, Karly L. Burress, Darcie A. Diem, Emily A. Flood, Ryan P. Gorrell, Sierra R. […]