BETHESDA, MD — Local Marine Kelsee Lainhart is thanking everyone for their words of encouragement, support, cards, packages, and everything else since she was transferred to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Cpl. Lainhart is […]

GREENSBURG, IN — Mayor Joshua Marsh partnered this week with Decatur County Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions and proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The City of Greensburg and DCMH Senior Life Solutions […]

SUNMAN, IN — The Town of Sunman has been awarded a $169,500 Transportation and Stormwater grant from the Indiana Finance Authority. The Sunman Revitalization Initiative says the funds will be used to identify problems and […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Three local counties experienced an unemployment rate drop last month. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Franklin and Decatur counties were tied for the lowest jobless rate in the area […]

BROOKVILLE, IN —The Franklin County Health Department says another resident has died from COVID-19. A man in his 70s passed away over the weekend. Three Franklin County residents have died from COVID in the past […]

STATEHOUSE — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have announced a new program aiming to help more Hoosiers obtain access to reliable and quality broadband. Homeowners and business […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Communications/911, and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) participated in a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) tabletop training exercise last Saturday. Fire/EMS/Police, Dispatchers, and […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — To honor environmental achievements and spur renewed commitments from business, industry, citizens, and government, Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a proclamation designating September 19-24, 2021, as Pollution Prevention Week in Indiana. Indiana’s […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome two new interns, Abe Streator and Frank Moorman. The Ripley County Community Foundation’s High School Internship Program provides local students with a […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — Reid Health will offer COVID-19 vaccination doses this week in Brookville. Team members from the Richmond-based hospital will be on hand at the Franklin County F.A.R.M. and Antique Machinery Show on Friday […]

GREENSBURG, IN — Formal charges have been filed against two women in connection with last week’s Silver Alert out of Greensburg. Eight-year-old Ryan Turner was found safe Friday in a Greenwood hotel in the company […]

STATEWIDE — Operation Lifesaver, the largest rail safety organization in the country, is sponsoring Rail Safety Week. Governor Eric Holcomb has declared September 20-26, “Rail Safety Week” in Indiana. The number of train/motor vehicle collisions […]