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Analysis finds that Indiana’s housing affordability gap is growing
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The housing affordability gap for Indiana’s minimum wage workers grew according to the latest “Out of Reach” report, finding that those Hoosiers would need to work 122 hours per week to afford a Fair Market Rate two-bedroom apartment. “The new Out of Reach 2024 report finds that Indiana’s 2024 Housing Wage of […]
Overpass Patriots Brave the Rain to Wave the Flag
(Greensburg, IN) – Several people braved the rain Thursday to wave the American flag on the Moscow Road Bridge over I-74 in the Greensburg area to mark the Fourth of July. The group known as the Overpass Patriots gather on patriotic holidays such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and others to wave Old Glory, rain or shine.
Osgood Hosts Reading of Declaration of Independence
(Osgood, IN) – Osgood hosted the Fourth of July reading of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday. Marsha Bultman and Jeff French took on the task of reading our nation’s founding document. They were joined on stage by drummer Kalem Grooms. A number of volunteers were involved behind...
Secret’s out! Yelp outs Indy’s best kept fried chicken spot as state’s best
INDIANAPOLIS — National Fried Chicken Day is July 6 so celebrate by taking a bite of flavor at a local Indy joint named by Yelp Elites as the best fried chicken in Indiana. The secret is out! Shani’s Secret Chicken, located at 4930 Lafayette Road on the city’s northwest side, was named as Indiana’s representative […]
Four Arrested in Versailles Drug Bust
(Versailles, IN) – Four people were arrested on a variety of drug-related charges Monday at a home on South High Street in Versailles. Marshal Joe Mann, Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies and the Osgood Police Department executed a search warrant and seized an estimated 65 grams of methamphetamine, paraphernalia and marijuana.
Our Hospice Decatur Golf Tourney Raises $28K
(Greensburg, IN) – The 30th annual Decatur Golf Tournament raised more than $28,000 for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Sixteen teams and 64 golfers took part in last month’s event at Greensburg Country Club. “Over the past 30 years, including this year, we’ve raised over $778,000,” said...
Greensburg Woman Killed in Bartholomew County Crash
(Bartholomew County, IN) – A Greensburg woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Bartholomew County this week. It happened at the intersection of County Roads East 100 South and South 525 East, about six miles southeast of Columbus. 51-year-old Tonya Whiteside and...
Jim’s Journal, July 5th, 2024
This looks to be significant local major league baseball news, involving a much-appreciated Batesville native. MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola is reporting the Miami Marlins are going to re-activate BHS grad and ex-Bulldog Bryan Hoeing today, getting him off the 15-day injured list. Her report also says Hoeing will start on the mound for the Marlins tonight, against the White Sox. All that, as Hoeing appears to have successfully rehabbed his injured left hamstring. Best of luck to Bryan tonight, and moving forward.
Rain, Thunderstorms Force Parade Cancellation
(Batesville, IN) – Thursday morning’s rain and thunderstorms forced the City of Batesville to call off the Fourth of July Parade and scheduled activities afterward at Liberty Park. Organizers say with the strong possibility of lightning at the time of the parade and based on recommendations from Ripley...
Dozens of new American citizens take oath at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
98 men and women were naturalized at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Wednesday. The most-represented countries of origin at the naturalization ceremony were Burma, India, Haiti and Mexico.
Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown […]
U.S. Customs, Border Protection approves proposal for sea cargo terminal in Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that they have approved a proposal from the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to a news release, the approved proposal will create the only all-water container route to serve the […]
Aquatics repeat as SEISA champs
Milan Aquatics avenged a season-opening loss on Saturday and defeated its five other conference foes en route to a second-straight Southeastern Indiana Swimming Association Championship at Greensburg. A total of seven summer swim programs in Southeastern Indiana took part in the event, all of which combined to feature nearly 350...
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