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Indiana voter registration ends October 11; early voting begins October 12

October 4, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers of two upcoming dates regarding voting: • Indiana’s voter registration deadline is October 11. Registering to vote and checking your status can be […]

Leising: Public input sought for State Fair Advisory Committee meeting

October 4, 2022 Tom Snape

Statehouse — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) says the State Fair Advisory Committee is asking for public input to discuss the needs and issues pertaining to the state fair’s continued success. Leising chairs the advisory […]

Franklin County deputies to hold final 2022 Rx drug take-back events

October 4, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has scheduled its final two drive-thru prescription medication take-back events for 2022. Deputies and Oldenburg police officers will be set up at the Village Store this […]

20-year-old man injured in one-car crash on US 50 in Ripley County

October 3, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — A 20-year-old man was injured in a one-car crash Saturday evening on US 50 near County Road 625 East. Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies say Logan Sugg was driving east on US […]

Rising Sun Regional Foundation awards more than $232K in new grants

October 3, 2022 Tom Snape

Rising Sun, IN — The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $232,605 in 12 new grants in the third quarter of 2022. These grants included: ● $5,460 to Milan ’54, Inc. for […]

Versailles awarded $50K grant to build splash pad

October 3, 2022 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — The Town of Versailles has received a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to build a splash pad. It will be built next to the Holdsworth Entertainment Pavilion in the new pocket park on […]

One hospitalized following two-car crash near Dearborn-Ripley County line

October 3, 2022 Tom Snape

Dearborn County, IN — One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance following a two-vehicle wreck on the 7,000 block of State Road 62 in Dearborn County late Friday night. Investigators say one of […]

Motorcyclist flown from Saturday night crash

October 3, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash late Saturday night on the 3,000 block of Olean Road. Investigators say the motorcycle went off the road and crashed into a field. […]

State 229/Main Street project moves into next phase

October 2, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to begin work on Monday, October 3 to patch, mill, and repave State Road 229/Main St., from Central Avenue to the intersection […]

IDNR: Citizens considered key to stopping poaching

October 1, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — Indiana Conservation Officers encourage citizens to partner with the Turn In a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) program and help put an end to poaching. TIP is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects fish and […]

9.30.2022 High School Football Scores and Coaches Interviews

September 30, 2022 Annie Nunley

Coach/Player Interviews EC Coach Jake Meiners chats with WRBI’s Jerry Stenger after East Central’s domination of Connersville… BHS Coach Evan Ulrey and Senior Tight End/Defensive Specialist Trenton Roell chat with WRBI’s Terrance Arney and Tom […]

Milan American Legion holds annual food drive this weekend

September 30, 2022 Tom Snape

Milan, IN — Milan American Legion Post 235’s annual food drive takes place Sunday from Noon until 4 pm in the legion parking lot. Non-perishable food and personal hygiene items will be collected and monetary […]