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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 […]

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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 […]

Milan High School to host “CARES Got Talent” show July 30

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

MILAN, IN — Milan High School CARES organization is planning an all-ages talent show “CARES Got Talent” for Ripley County residents to showcase their talents on Saturday, July 30 beginning at 1:30 pm in the […]

Storms cause trees, power lines to topple

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Strong to severe storms rumbled through the area Wednesday afternoon and left behind damage. Several vehicles were damaged by flying debris in the Osgood and Versailles areas. Trees and power lines came […]

More than 70 units will take part in the Decatur County Fair Parade

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — A total of 72 units will be in the 2022 Decatur County Fair Parade, which steps off Sunday, July 10 at 5 pm. The parade Grand Marshall will be local native and […]

Gage Pace named to One Dearborn’s economic development staff

July 7, 2022 Tom Snape

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN — One Dearborn has named Gage Pace as its Economic Development Manager. The 25-year-old Franklin County native and 2019 Indiana University graduate will concentrate on business retention and expansion, maintaining site inventory, […]

Kids Discovery Factory awarded $1 million in READI Funding

July 6, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb and Sec. Chambers last Thursday announced the quality of place projects and programs that are beginning to move forward across the State of Indiana as part of the Regional […]

Traffic signal upgrades coming to Dearborn County

July 6, 2022 Tom Snape

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Michiana Contracting plans to begin work next week on a $740,000-plus contract to upgrade traffic signals at multiple locations along U.S. 50, State Road 56, and […]

Gleaners, FreeStore among 11 food banks to receive $1 million in state funds

July 6, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Two food banks that serve Southeastern Indiana are among 11 across the state that will receive a combined total of $1 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need. FreeStore […]

Versailles firefighters put new SCBA equipment into service

July 6, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — Versailles firefighters have placed new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment into service. The new gear replaces 17-year-old SCBA equipment. Grants from the Ripley County Community Foundation, Southeastern Indiana REMC, and the Rising […]

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RCCF accepting Women’s Giving Circle grant applications

July 6, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Thanks to the Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF), nonprofit organizations may apply for one of four $1,000.00 Women’s Fund Grants that will benefit women or children in Ripley County. In 2021, […]