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Hertel decides against ghost employment charges against fellow prosecutor

August 16, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin, IN — A local elected official who served as Special Prosecutor in a South Central Indiana case will not bring ghost employment charges against the Johnson County Prosecutor. Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel made […]

Brookville man sentenced for his role in 2020 overdose deaths

August 16, 2022 Tom Snape

Lawrenceburg, IN — A 25-year-old Brookville man has been sentenced for his role in the Fentynal overdose deaths of two area men. Seth Donohue was sentenced on August 10 to 25 years in prison, followed […]

Southeastern Indiana REMC awards $44,432 to community projects

August 15, 2022 Tom Snape

Osgood, IN — Southeastern Indiana REMC awarded $44,432 in Operation RoundUp® grants to 20 recipients from across the cooperative’s seven-county service territory last month. Operation RoundUp® is an ongoing charitable fundraising program to benefit worthwhile […]

Two-vehicle crash sends Versailles man to the hospital

August 15, 2022 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — A Versailles man was injured in a two-vehicle crash late last Monday night at 9757 South U.S. 421. According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, a car driven by 20 year Gideon Vest […]

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IUPUI to be split into separate schools

August 15, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis will soon be “no more.” The board of trustees at both Indiana University and Purdue University voted Friday to transform IUPUI into two separate schools by the fall […]

Special bank account established to assist fire victims

August 15, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern Indiana — A special account has been set up at Napoleon State Bank for the family that lost their home and belongings in a house fire on West County Road 500 North near Osgood […]

Two injured in ATV crash at Ripley County campground

August 15, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — Two people were hospitalized following an ATV accident at Wheelock Campground on Saturday. The extent and type of injuries were not disclosed. Several agencies responded, including the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, […]

JCD student wins sheep showman award at Indiana State Fair

August 13, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — An Osgood resident is a state champion showman. Riley McGhee of Osgood won Champion Expert Sheep Showman this week at the Indiana State Fair. McGhee is a student at Jac-Cen-Del High School. […]

25 new conservation officers graduate training

August 13, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The DNR Division of Law Enforcement held graduation ceremonies this week at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis. Twenty-five new Indiana Conservation Officers officially joined the division during the event. The […]

Senator Braun’s staff to hold mobile office hours in Greensburg Monday afternoon

August 13, 2022 Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — U.S. Senator Mike Braun’s staff will be in the area next week. The Mobile Office will be at Greensburg City Hall on Monday between 2 and 3 pm. The Senator’s staff members […]

Pilot program provides support to inmates dealing with mental health, substance abuse disorders

August 13, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — A Southeastern Indiana jail has been chosen to participate in a state-run pilot program designed to help people dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s […]

FCSO issues fraudulent check and money order alert

August 12, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are warning residents about possible fraudulent transactions taking place through online merchandise sales. Deputies are investigating several incidents in which items, including vehicles, are being purchased with […]