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Two new COVID-related deaths reported in Southeastern Indiana

October 8, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health on Thursday reported 2,326 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, including one each in Ripley and Dearborn counties. Ripley County reported 15 new cases; Dearborn County had […]

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Fire Chiefs, firefighters named Optimist Club “Firefighters of the Year”

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg Optimist Club awarded the 2021 Firefighter of the Year jointly to all Decatur County fire chiefs and firefighters during the organization’s meeting Thursday morning at the city’s firehouse. Greensburg Assistant […]

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I-74 region plans $866 million in projects to attract talent

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

INTERSTATE 74 SOUTHEAST CORRIDOR — An organization of successful cities and counties near Interstate 74 southeast of Indianapolis has submitted a funding request to the state to support $866 million in projects and programs for […]

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RCCF awards Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Meredith McCreary of Batesville is the recipient of the 2021 Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship. The Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Doris Brelage […]

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East Central FFA teams qualify for state competition in Soils Evaluation

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

ST. LEON, IN — The East Central FFA competed in the Area One Soils Evaluation Career Development Event at the Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center in Butlerville on Wednesday, September 29. East Central’s top placing junior […]

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One of Ripley County’s oldest residents passes away at 109

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

HOLTON, IN — One of Ripley County’s oldest residents has passed away. Zelpha Naylor died Tuesday at her Holton residence at the age of 109. Her passing came 68 days shy of what would have […]

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Greensburg Public Safety Cookout canceled tonight due to rainy forecast

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The City of Greensburg’s Public Safety Community Cookout scheduled for tonight (Thursday) at LifeLine Wesleyan Church has been canceled due to the weather forecast. The next cookout is scheduled for October 21 […]

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Investigators believe man struck, killed near Jennings/Decatur County line

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

JENNINGS COUNTY, IN — Indiana State Police and the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office continue their joint investigation into the death of a North Vernon man. Twenty-seven-year-old Joseph Gill’s body was found last Thursday along State […]

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Frye announces re-election bid

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — State Representative Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) has announced he is seeking re-election in House District 67 (HD67). “It is an honor to represent this region, and I would like to continue the important […]

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No one injured in downtown Batesville house fire

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — No one was injured when flames broke out early Thursday morning at a home in downtown Batesville. Fire Chief Todd Schutte says the initial call came in around 5:10 am. When crews […]

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Britton named SIYMCA Director of Operations

October 6, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Angie Harmeyer, along with the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the advancement of Tara Britton as the Director of Operations for the Southeastern […]

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At least one hurt in crash with entrapment in Versailles area

October 6, 2021 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — At least one person was injured in a single-vehicle accident with entrapment on State Road 129 in the Versailles area Tuesday afternoon. Versailles Fire and Rescue, the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, and […]

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