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Organization Day is today at the Statehouse; Democrats to try again to legalize marijuana

November 16, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEHOUSE — Indiana lawmakers will be at the Statehouse today (Tuesday) for Organization Day, as they prepare for the upcoming General Assembly session. “What happens is, the Speaker (of the House Todd Huston) will lay […]

RCHD to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics, Mammogram van visit

November 16, 2021 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — The Ripley County Health Department will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday, November 17 from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm. Pediatric shots and boosters will be available at the clinic. In […]

Farmers Feeding the Flock raises record amount for Bread of Life

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A record $57,700 was raised this year by Farmers Feeding the Flock for the Greensburg Community Bread of Life soup kitchen. The announcement was made Friday evening during the organization’s Harvest […]

Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber hands out awards at annual meeting

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Friday and several awards were handed out. The meeting was held virtually again this year due to the ongoing pandemic. The prestigious Don […]

Governor declares November 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a Proclamation declaring November 15 America Recycles Day in the State of Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the Proclamation recognizes the […]

Indiana BMV taking license branch wait times offline

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is ending its online wait time feature for now. The BMV added the online wait time information as a way of managing crowds after the coronavirus forced […]

Batesville Food Pantry will be closed day before Thanksgiving

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Food Pantry will be closed Wednesday, November 24, which is the day before Thanksgiving. The food pantry is urging clients to stop by this Wednesday to pick up items, especially […]

Ripley County Health Department to hold flu shot clinic in Sunman Tuesday

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

SUNMAN, IN — The Ripley County Health Department will hold a flu shot clinic Tuesday from 3 until 6 pm at the Sunman Community Park Building. The health department says the flu vaccine is recommended […]

SR 252 near Brookville reopens

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — State Road 252 east of Brookville reopened to motorists late last week. The road was shut down by the Indiana Department of Transportation last month for a culvert replacement and slide […]

BPS 2nd graders’ mural displayed downtown

November 15, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation is sponsoring the Art on Main mural project in downtown Batesville again this year. This program features artwork from students from the four Batesville Community School Corporation […]

Playoff Run Ends for Trojans and Tigers

November 13, 2021 Brent Lee

EVANSVILLE, IN — The East Central Trojans lost to Evansville Memorial on a 30-yard field goal as time expired, 17-14. The Trojans held a 14-0 lead at halftime but could not overcome a five turnover […]

FEC questions Braun campaign contributions

November 12, 2021 Tom Snape

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Senator Mike Braun (R-Indiana) is facing criticism over campaign finances after a draft report of a Federal Elections Commission (FEC) audit was released. The 57-page report claims Braun received more than […]