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Batesville Farmers Market starts tomorrow

April 30, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — A sure sign of warmer weather is the return of the Batesville Farmers Market, starting tomorrow. The market will feature not only fruits and vegetables but a number of items such as […]

DNR Free Fishing Day on Sunday

April 30, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to state parks, recreation areas, forests, and reservoirs this Sunday, which is also a Free Fishing Day. On Free Fishing Days, all […]

ECHS Horticulture Program to hold 15th annual spring plant sale

April 30, 2021 Tom Snape

St. Leon, IN — The East Central High School Horticulture program will conduct its 15th annual spring plant sale Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7 from 3:30 until 7:00 pm, and Saturday, May 8 […]

Southeastern Indiana communities receive state road and bridge funds

April 30, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — A number of Southeastern Indiana communities have been awarded state matching funds from the Indiana Department of Transporation (INDOT) for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s […]

A number of Hoosiers hesitant to get the COVID-19 shot

April 29, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana health commissioner Dr. Kristina Box says a large group of Hoosiers are “anti-vaccine” or just don’t think they need COIVD-19 vaccinations. Box made those comments during an Indiana Department of Health […]

Guilford man injured in Franklin County wreck

April 29, 2021 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — 21-year-old Andrew Beaman of Guilford was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Pine Road near Rosfeld Road in Franklin County earlier this week. Franklin County sheriff’s deputies responding to the scene […]

Person of interest in Lawrenceburg bank robbery arrested

April 29, 2021 Tom Snape

Lawrenceburg, IN — A man who is suspected of holding up the Civista Bank on Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg on Monday has been arrested in suburban Cincinnati. 57-year-old Stephen Eggert was arrested by Green Township […]

Heavy trash pickup this Saturday in Batesville

April 29, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville will hold a large garbage collection this Saturday. Rumpke will collect 10 large items, which would be material too large to fit in a garbage can or is […]

Governor signs local representative’s bill on PD, FD hiring into law

April 29, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed into law State Representative Randy Frye’s (R-Greensburg) legislation that makes it easier for police and fire departments across the state to hire more Hoosiers. Frye’s bill eliminates […]

Franklin County SWCD marks Arbor Day with 10th annual Tree Giveaway and Canned Food Drive

April 29, 2021 Tom Snape

Brookville, IN — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold their 10th Annual Tree Giveaway & Canned Food Drive tomorrow to commemorate Arbor Day. Over 700 tree seedlings will be available on […]

Local News

Batesville Redevelopment Commission meeting canceled

April 28, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville Redevelopment Commission meeting originally scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, April 28, 2021) at 6:30 pm has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Lawrenceburg Public Library District returning to regular hours

April 28, 2021 Tom Snape

Lawrenceburg, IN — The Lawrenceburg Public Library District will return to regular hours beginning Monday, May 3. The Lawrenceburg Main Library will be open from 9 am until 8 pm Monday through Thursday; 9 am […]