STATEHOUSE — A bill that would allow only biological girls to play sports in Indiana schools was approved Tuesday by a 32-18 vote in the state Senate. The measure now heads to Governor Eric Holcomb’s […]

STATEWIDE — State Representative Randy Frye’s (R-Greensburg) legislation to boost local resources to fight crime and to help address jail overcrowding could soon be law. Frye, who chairs the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The year 2022 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Ripley County Community Foundation. For over two decades the Ripley County Community Foundation has worked with local governments, citizens, and organizations to […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Two area law enforcement officers have been recognized by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) for their years of service as certified drug recognition experts. Indiana State Police troopers James Herbert (pictured […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — The last day to register to vote or to transfer your registration is Monday, April 4, 2022, by 4 pm in the Franklin County Clerk’s Office. You may also register to vote […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN —  Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN 06) is reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He says it is heartbreaking to see what is happening to the Ukrainian people. “But I think the United […]

STATEWIDE — A total of three new COVID-19 cases were reported in the area on Monday, as the daily number of confirmed cases continues to drop here and around the state. Dearborn County had two […]

STATEHOUSE — A controversial education bill is dead for this year in the Indiana General Assembly. House Bill 1134 would have restricted what teachers could say about ethnicity, race, and gender. The bill died in […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Officials at Margaret Mary Health (MMH) say the hospital experienced a steady decline in COVID-19 patient volumes in February, and that they survived the omicron variant surge. Unless a new variant emerges […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb has signed Executive Order 22-08 as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I stand with the people of Ukraine as they face the tyranny of Putin and his […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Meet-And-Greets return to Metamora on Tuesday, March 1. Business owners and the public are welcome to join the Chamber at The Depot from 4 […]