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Local races decided quickly, by wide margins on Election Day

November 9, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — Although the ballots in area counties were light on contested races, there were those that generated interest and higher than normal voter turnout for a midterm election on Tuesday. Republican challenger Bill […]

St. Louis teachers receive STEM TeacherGeek cart

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — In May 2022, St. Louis Catholic School Principal Patty Mauer, and teachers Jenny Lents, Jan Narwold, MaryBeth Linville, and Jill Hollins attended the MAKE! Creation Through Imagination Conference at the University of […]

Legal Aid to hold walk-in clinic in Greensburg Wednesday

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Legal Aid District 11 will hold a free Legal Aid walk-in clinic on Wednesday (November 9) from 3-5 pm at the Greensburg/Decatur County Public Library. The free legal clinic will offer legal consultations to low-income […]

Several departments battle Dearborn County structure fire

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Dearborn County, IN — Several departments were called to a structure fire on Covered Bridge Lane off State Road 46 in Dearborn County Monday afternoon. Firefighters from New Trenton, St. Leon, and Harrison, Ohio battled […]

Batesville, Morris, Napoleon firefighters battle Monday afternoon brush fire

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Batesville firefighters were called to a home on County Road 50 West Monday afternoon on a report of a brush fire that spread out of control. When they arrived, crews encountered a […]

Decatur County voters to decide who will be Sheriff, along with other offices

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — The race for Decatur County Sheriff has garnered the bulk of the attention during the current election cycle, but there are other contested races on the ballot. The County Council District […]

County Council, school board races top Franklin County ballot

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — Several contested races are on the ballot in Franklin County. The County Council District 4 seat is up grabs; nine candidates are running for three at-large seats on the Franklin County School […]

Ripley County ballot features races for offices, school boards

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — There are a few contested races on the ballot in Ripley County. Voters in Shelby Township will elect a trustee; four candidates are vying for three spots on the Jackson Township […]

Area under an increased fire danger today

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — The National Weather Service says Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties are under an increased fire danger today. Forecasters say northeast winds will be around 10 to 20 mph with gusts upwards of […]

Several contested races dot local ballots

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — It is Election Day, and there are a few contested races for local offices. In Ripley County, voters in Shelby Township will elect a trustee; four candidates are vying for three spots […]

It is General Election Day

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers that today is General Election Day. On General Election Day, polls are open from 6 am until 6 pm local time. Hoosiers can […]

St. Louis School 8th graders create biography pumpkins

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — St. Louis School 8th graders received a visit on All Saints Day from Weberding Carving Shop’s Tim Weberding, who assisted with the creation of the students’ biography pumpkins. Weberding’s visit was sponsored […]