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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 […]

Road work continues in Batesville

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Patching, milling, and paving work continues this week in the City of Batesville. Paul H. Rohe Construction plans to work on the following streets this week: Paving Boehringer Street from Park to Eastern […]

Batesville’s Holly Jolly Holidays Parade and Tree Lighting set for December 2

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Batesville Main Street are co-hosting the 12th Annual Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on Friday, December 2 in downtown Batesville, rain […]

Car flips into trees, catches fire

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — A car flipped and went into some trees at the intersection of Blue Creek and Prophet roads in Franklin County Saturday night. The car was fully engulfed when Brookville and Sunman […]

Prepare now during Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — Gov. Eric Holcomb has declared November 7 through 13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages Hoosiers to plan ahead, gather resources, and be ready for winter […]

BMS to host Veterans Day program

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The students and staff at Batesville Middle School (BMS) will host a Veterans Day program in the main gym on Friday, November 11 starting at 9 am. Veterans may start arriving at […]