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Two area road projects start Monday

July 11, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — We have reminders about a couple of road projects that are scheduled to start today (Monday). State Road 229 between Boehringer and Shrader streets in downtown Batesville will be closed through Friday […]

K9 fundraising goal met; Brookville police chief to be tased

July 11, 2022 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — The Brookville Police Department, which has been without a K9 unit for the past five years, has surpassed the $4,000 fundraising goal to reacquire the community asset. That means Police Chief Terry […]

Bushhorn named Miss Ripley County 2022

July 11, 2022 Tom Snape

OSGOOD, IN — Karley Bushhorn was named Miss Ripley County 2022 at Sunday night’s pageant at the Damm Theater in Osgood. “I was so surprised. It means so much. All of these girls are wonderful […]

Closure planned next weekend on S.R. 46 in Ripley County

July 8, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. plans to close State Road 46 for one weekend starting on or after Friday, July 15, to complete a box culvert replacement […]

Legal Aid to hold phone clinic next week

July 8, 2022 Tom Snape

COLUMBUS, IN — Legal Aid District 11 will hold another free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents in its eight-county district on Tuesday, July 12. The district is made up of Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, […]

4-H King, Queen crowned Thursday evening at Decatur County Fair

July 8, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — Royalty was crowned Thursday night at the Decatur County Fair when Savannah Bower was named 4-H Queen and Jackson Cathey was chosen 4-H King. The 1st runner-up for Queen is Lizzie Fisse, […]

Marine who saved Lainhart’s life awarded Bronze Star

July 8, 2022 Tom Snape

UNDATED — The U.S. Marine who saved Kelsee Lainhart’s life during the deadly terrorist attack on the Kabul, Afghanistan airport last August has been awarded the Bronze Star. Sgt. Wyatt Wilson was also wounded but […]

One injured in crash west of Brookville

July 8, 2022 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — At least one person was injured in a crash on US 52 at Landfill Road west of Brookville Thursday evening. Police, Brookville Fire, and Franklin County EMS responded around 5:20 pm. […]

Multiple rounds of showers, storms expected Friday

July 8, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — For the second time this week, Southeastern Indiana residents will want to stay weather aware. The National Weather Service says multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected Friday. Forecasters say strong […]

EC FCCLA members attend National Leadership Conference in San Diego

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

SAN DIEGO, CA — East Central FCCLA members joined more than 7,000 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the San Diego Convention Center, June 29-July 3 to participate in the annual FCCLA National Leadership […]

Local News

Gov. Holcomb announces Indiana hosting Ukrainian Olympians

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Gov. Holcomb has announced that the State of Indiana, Indiana Sports Corp, and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) collaborated to relocate the men’s Ukrainian Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Team to […]

Leising invites constituents to Franklin County Fair

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana’s new laws and other topics at the Franklin County 4-H Fair on Monday, July 11 from 7-9 pm at the Fairgrounds […]