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Suspect in custody following hour-long stolen school bus pursuit

May 31, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley/Decatur/Shelby Counties, IN) – A suspect who allegedly stole a school bus in Cincinnati and led numerous Indiana police departments on an hour-long chase Tuesday morning is in custody. The Indiana State Police Versailles Post […]

Road and shoulder closures begin next week near Batesville

May 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – INDOT contractors plan to close Bischoff Road at the intersection of State Road 129 near Batesville next Monday, June 5 for a small structure replacement project. The road is expected to […]

Crowd gathers on Memorial Day to wave Old Glory

May 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Around 75 people turned out on Memorial Day to wave American flags on the Moscow Road Bridge over I-74. Robin Meyer of Greensburg started the event three years ago. On patriotic holidays […]

Free Fishing Days across the state this weekend

May 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will offer a pair of Free Fishing Days at its facilities this Saturday and Sunday. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license […]

Indiana school tailors program for college students with Autism

May 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – College is the opportunity to gain some independence, learn time management and make new friends. But high school graduates with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often choose not to enroll because of the […]

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Five nearby communities receive Broadband Ready Community designation

May 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO), and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announce Ohio and Dearborn counties, the Town of Moores Hill, the Town of Dillsboro […]

Firefighters use newly purchased device during trail rescue

May 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Rescue crews were called to the horse trail at Versailles State Park on Saturday to assist with the extrication of a patient. Versailles firefighters used the department’s new Mule Rescue Device (pictured) […]

BCSC holds Staff Appreciation Banquet

May 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community School Corporation held its annual Staff Appreciation Banquet at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday, May 24. Staff members celebrating various years of service were acknowledged and retirees […]

“Pickin’ In The Orchard” six-part concert series kicks off tonight

May 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Highpoint Events in Greensburg kicks off the inaugural Napoleon State Bank “Pickin’ In The Orchard” Concert Series Presented by Koors Heating and Cooling tonight. Tonight’s headliners for the first of this six-part […]

SLS announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll

May 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – St. Louis School has announced the students who qualified for the 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 4th Grade First Honors: Nathaniel Fuentes, Katie Hammond, Norah Hermesch, Jacob Hillenbrand, Isla Padgett, Heidi Schneider, Reagan […]

Hospital Foundation of Decatur County establishes new fund

May 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County has established a new fund. The Marjorie B. and Robert H. Willer Professional Development Fund for Nursing Staff was set up by their children in memory […]

IASP names Rising Stars of IN Class of 2024

May 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) has released the list of students who have been named Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2024. Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize […]