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Hungate selected to fill Decatur County Council vacancy

December 7, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Ashley Emsweller Hungate received the most votes during a Decatur County Republican Party caucus to fill the vacant County Council District 4 seat. The vacancy was created by the recent passing […]

Duke Energy provides $255,000 to address addiction, mental health needs in Indiana communities

December 7, 2021 Tom Snape

PLAINFIELD, IN — The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling $255,000 to programs that help Indiana communities grappling with mental health and substance abuse needs. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a rise […]

Raver Family Scholarship created in honor of Hillenbrand President, CEO Joe Raver

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The family of Joe A. Raver, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hillenbrand, Inc., today announced the new Raver Family Scholarship – created in honor of Joe Raver. Raver has served […]

One arrested in connection with reported threat at Connersville Middle School

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

CONNERSVILLE, IN — One person has been arrested in connection with a threat made against Connersville Middle School over the weekend. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile posted a threat to Snapchat, which […]

Homeschool Night offered at Ivy Tech Batesville

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Ivy Tech Community College’s Batesville Campus will host a Homeschool Night for local homeschool families on Monday, December 13 starting at 6:30 pm. During this time, families will learn how their children […]

Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Bob Dole

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of U.S. Senator Bob Dole. The former Republican Presidential candidate, long-time Senator, and World War II veteran […]

Two Southeastern Indiana seniors receive service academy nominations

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

COLUMBUS, IN — U.S. Representative Greg Pence has made recommendations for 13 candidates from around the Sixth Congressional District to attend the nation’s Service Academies. East Central High School senior Nathaniel Myers has been nominated […]

No injuries reported after barn fire near Drewersburg

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

DREWERSBURG, IN — A pole barn was destroyed and a garage was damaged when flames hit the 4,000 block of Drewersburg Road in Franklin County Saturday evening. Firefighters from Drewersburg, New Trenton, Cedar Grove, and […]

At least one hurt in crash with entrapment in western Franklin County

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — At least one person was injured in a crash with entrapment just after 1 am Monday on the 22,000 block of Stipps Hill Road. The Laurel and Metamora fire departments, Rescue […]

Be Well Crisis Helpline provides mental health counseling to 25,000 callers

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling […]

ISP-Versailles Post Adds New K-9 to the Ranks

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — The Indiana State Police Post at Versailles added a new K-9 team to the district. Trooper Jordan Craig and his K-9 partner, Franky recently graduated from the Indiana State Police K-9 Academy […]

Flash Flood Warning issued for Ripley, Franklin, Dearborn until 8am Monday

December 6, 2021 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties until 8:00 Monday morning. Several inches of rain fell on the area overnight and more is expected through the morning […]