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Batesville Community Development, Main Street directors attend OCRA event

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville’s Community Development Director Tricia Miller, and Batesville Main Street Executive Director Amy Pretzer recently participated in the OCRA in YOUR REGION event, organized by the Indiana Office of […]

ECHS Natatorium receives national outstanding project award

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – The East Central High School Natatorium won the 2023 Outstanding Project Award in the American and University Magazine Educational Interiors Showcase. In collaboration with Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools, the Natatorium, designed by […]

Local businesses recognized for longevity, community impact

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recognized Indiana businesses with Century and Half Century business awards last week. Holcomb awarded 38 Indiana companies and organizations with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in […]

Batesville Council okays $10K request for BPS Outdoor Learning Complex

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council this week approved a $10,000 Belterra Fund request from the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) for an Outdoor Learning Complex on the west side of Batesville Primary School. BCEF […]

Minor injuries reported following camper fire in Letts area

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(Letts, IN) – One person was treated for minor injuries suffered in a camper fire late Monday morning on the 13,000 block of South County Road 1050 West near Letts. Crews arriving on the scene […]

Several agencies sent to gasoline tank fire in Versailles

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Several agencies were called to Hopewell Road Monday for a report of a gasoline tank on fire near a building. Versailles Fire Rescue arrived on the scene and found the gas tank […]

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EF-0 tornado confirmed near Brookville

August 16, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Brookville Monday evening. The twister was on the ground northeast of Brookville for about seven minutes, with winds reaching […]

D.I.C.E. Challenge launched to inspire SE IN high school entrepreneurs

August 15, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the launch of a new entrepreneurial program called the D.I.C.E. (Dreams, Ingenuity, Creativity, & […]

Decatur County REMC linemen to compete at IN Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo

August 15, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County REMC linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo on August 24-25 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety […]

City Council approves $150K in ARPA funds for Batesville Skatepark Pump Track

August 15, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council unanimously approved $150,000 in American Relief Plan Act (coronavirus) funds Monday night for the Batesville Skatepark and Outdoor Adventure’s plan to build a Pump Track at the facility on […]

Local teacher finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year

August 15, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – A local teacher is in the running for the Indiana Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year Award. Heather Comer teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Greensburg High School and is one […]

Reserved hunt applications open Sunday

August 15, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Reserved hunt applications open Sunday, August 20, and hunters can apply through on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. Indiana DNR says the online method is the only way to apply for the hunts. You must have a valid […]