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Rainbow trout to be stocked in Fayette County lake

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

CONNERSVILLE, IN — Indiana DNR, working in conjunction with the Connersville Parks Department, plans to stock 1,000 rainbow trout an average of more than 7 inches long into Smalley’s Lake on Nov. 2. The trout […]

Superintendent: Upgraded BCSC sports facilities will benefit all students

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Major improvements to the outdoor athletic facilities at Batesville High School (BHS) will take place without increasing property taxes, announced Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) superintendent Paul Ketcham. At a meeting of […]

Longtime educator, coach passes away

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

MILAN, IN — A longtime teacher, administrator, and coach in Southeastern Indiana has passed away. David Wall died early Tuesday morning at Hospice of Cincinnati West following a bout with cancer. He was 68. Wall […]

Man struck and killed by vehicle on S.R. 46

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle around 11:04 pm Wednesday on the 6,000 block of West State Road 46 in Decatur County. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office […]

Ribbon-cutting held for Tree City Brew Co

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tree City Brew Co Wednesday afternoon. Tree City Brew Co offers a wide array of craft beers on tap, and beer and […]

Reid Health to break ground on new Brookville primary, specialty care facility

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — Reid Health will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, November 19 at 11 am for the hospital’s new office building in Brookville. Richmond-based Reid announced plans last month for a 20,000-square-foot facility on […]

Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville launches CCEC program

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

LAWRENCEBURG, IN — Lilly Endowment has made a grant to the Ivy Tech Foundation to support Ivy Tech Community College’s new statewide Career Coaching and Employer Connection (CCEC) program. This new, more strategic approach, will […]

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Hillenbrand divests TerraSource Global business

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Hillenbrand Inc., has completed the planned divestiture of TerraSource Global as part of a deal with industrial holding company Right Lane Industries. As a result of the $25.6 million dollar deal, TerraSource […]

Sunman 2021 leaf collection begins Friday

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

SUNMAN, IN — Leaf pickup starts Friday (October 29) in the Town of Sunman. Leaves will be collected every Monday and Friday until the service is no longer needed this year. Residents are asked to […]

COVID-positive case numbers drop around the area

October 28, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health officials say team members have had some much-needed relief this week from the recent COVID-19 surge brought on by the Delta variant. Both Ripley and Franklin counties saw a […]

Former assistant fire chief arrested on child sex-related charges

October 27, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A former local assistant fire chief has been arrested following a child crimes investigation. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says former Greensburg Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Witkemper, was arrested Tuesday at his […]

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Greensburg designated a Broadband Ready Community

October 27, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Broadband Office have announced that the City of Greensburg is now designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. The Broadband Ready Communities Program was created […]