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Governor directs flags to be flown at half staff until sunset on Friday

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Nashville, TN. Flags should be flown at half-staff […]

Meltzer’s bill to screen for animal tranquilizer in OD deaths could soon be law

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — With Monday’s vote of approval by the Indiana Senate, State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer’s (R-Shelbyville) legislation to begin screening for an animal tranquilizer in overdose deaths is now headed to the governor where it […]

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Ryan named New Horizons leader; Dausch to be honored at open house

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Jimmy Ryan will take over as New Horizons Executive Director effective this Saturday, April 1. Ryan succeeds Marie Dausch, who is retiring after 45 years of service with the agency. An open […]

Bill banning gender transition procedures for minors moves to Governor’s desk

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — A bill that would ban gender transition procedures for those under the age of 18 in Indiana is a step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 480 passed the Republican-led Indiana House 65-30 […]

Hoosier Hills issues voluntary 48-hour boil advisory for Batesville area customers

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — A voluntary 48-hour boil advisory for cooking and drinking water has been issued by the Hoosier Hills Regional Water District following a water main break south of Batesville. Crews repaired the break […]

Apprenticeships give Indiana students a job market edge

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

Statewide — High school graduates have the option before taking their next academic step to choose a gap year – for traveling, relaxing, or researching different careers. But a growing trend is to get an […]

UPDATE: Patriot man dies from boating accident injuries

March 28, 2023 Tom Snape

UPDATE: Indiana DNR says Nathaniel Willman died Monday at UC Medical Center. The preliminary finding from the Hamilton County, Ohio Coroner’s Office is death by drowning. Original story published Marcch 27, 2023 — Patriot, IN — […]

Local farming families among Spring 2023 Hoosier Homestead Award recipients

March 27, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Four area farming families have been honored with the Spring 2023 Hoosier Homestead Award. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented a total of 56 […]

S.R. 46 to close over Sand Creek next week for bridge deck replacement

March 27, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Inc. plans to close the State Road 46 bridge at Sand Creek on or after Monday, April 3 in Greensburg to complete a bridge […]

Versailles State Park opening up for spring and summer fun

March 27, 2023 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — Warmer temperatures and longer periods of daylight mean Versailles State Park is opening up again. The Main Gate is open on weekends, the restrooms in Campground loops A and B were open […]

Bridge replacement project to close State Road 46 in Ripley County next week

March 27, 2023 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Inc. announces plans to close State Road 46 over Little Pipe Creek on or after Monday, April 3 for a bridge replacement project […]

Indiana’s 97th Safe Haven Baby Box dedicated in Sunman

March 27, 2023 Tom Snape

Sunman, IN — Indiana’s 97th Safe Haven Baby Box – and the 137th in the nation – was dedicated Sunday afternoon at the Sunman Area Life Squad building. The baby box is a device used […]