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Next stage of of COVID-19 vaccine opens Friday

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

Statewide — Starting Friday at 9 am, seniors 80 years old or over will be able to register for the next group of people in Indiana that are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. As of […]

RCCF says goodbye to two board members and welcomes 3 new

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation recognizes the service of two out-going Board Members: Steve Huff, who served as the Board’s President for the past two years, and Bill Narwold, who served as […]

Concerns of lost tax revenue for broadband infrastructure project

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

Brookville, IN — During the Franklin County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, a public hearing took place on a Proposal for a Designation of Infrastructure Development Zone within Franklin County. This Infrastructure Development Zone would allow […]

Free Clinic fundraiser going on now through Saturday

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — This Saturday, January 9, the Southeastern Indiana Health Clinic (SEIHC) or the free clinic, will be holding its eighth annual fundraiser, but this year there is no event because of COVID-19. The […]

ISP investigating handgun theft from police vehicle

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

Statewide — Detectives from the Indiana State Police are asking for people across the state to be on the lookout for a stolen handgun from a theft from an ISP vehicle. In the overnight hours […]

IRS provides a site to check on stimulus status

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

People across the country and locally are wondering if and when they will be receiving the newest stimulus from the government. The initial direct deposit payments began arriving as early as December 29th for some […]

73 new cases reported locally

January 6, 2021 Annie Nunley

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 3,477 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday. A total of 533,083 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

JCD, SR Girls Advance

January 5, 2021 Annie Nunley

Tuesday night’s first-round girls’ basketball contests kicked off this year’s Ripley County Tournament. Jac-Cen-Del made easy work of dispatching Milan, 75-35. Meanwhile, South Ripley dominated Batesville, 49-24. Raiders Head Coach Matt McNew, was pleased with […]

MMH welcomes first baby of 2021

January 5, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — Arriving at 12:05 pm on January 4, Thatcher David Nobbe, of Batesville became the first baby born at Margaret Mary Health in 2021. Delivered by Dr. Kim Kick, his parents are Adam […]

Pursuit leads GPD to Ripley County

January 5, 2021 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, IN — Recently, an officer with the Greensburg Police Department (GPD) attempted to stop a vehicle behind a closed business on West Main Street. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop for Greensburg […]

Local News

Rising Sun Regional Foundation awards $166,019 in new grants

January 5, 2021 Annie Nunley

Rising Sun, IN — The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $166,019 in 8 new grants in the fourth quarter of 2020. These grants included: • $40,000 to Rising Sun/Ohio County Community School […]

Vaccine still only available for healthcare workers

January 5, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — Margaret Mary Health says they have received several questions over the last few days on when the community members can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Though many throughout the state have begun getting […]