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Stop Sign Coming Soon to Local Intersection
(Morris, IN) – A stop sign will be soon go up at a local intersection. The Ripley County Highway Department will install the stop sign at the corner of Hunefeld and West streets in Morris in the next two weeks. The highway department says the new stop sign is...
Docs: Autistic boy shot after game of insults
RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond man was charged after reportedly shooting an autistic boy in the chest with a pellet rifle after a “game” of exchanging insults escalated, according to court documents. Ja’Curion Lamar Van Meter, 27, was charged with Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony. The Richmond Police Department began to investigate a case […]
Repairs Being Made to Damaged Historic Aqueduct
(Metamora, IN) – Repairs will be made to the historic Duck Creek Aqueduct in Metamora, which was damaged during last week’s storms. Several days of heavy rain caused flooding along Duck Creek, and a large tree that washed down the water way crashed into the aqueduct’s base (pictured).
Spartanettes superior at NDA camp
The Connersville Spartanette Dance Team came away with Excellent ratings for their Home and Team Lead Routines at the 2024 National Dance Alliance team camp at Ball State University in Muncie last week. The Spartanettes earned a gold plaque for a Superior Team Routine, the Heart-Of-Gold Certificate, the St. Jude’s Spirit Stick (awarded to one team in recognition of their support for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital), five Spirit Ribbons, and one Showmanship Ribbon as a team.
John Carter to be sentenced Thursday in Katelyn Markham’s killing
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - John Carter will sentenced on Thursday for the 2011 killing of Katelyn Markham. On June 6, Carter accepted a plea deal that reduced his charges from murder to involuntary manslaughter. Other charges including two counts of murder were dropped in a deal with prosecutors just weeks...
Local church to celebrate 200 year-anniversary
Fayette County is now over 200 years old. Most of it was sliced from Franklin County in 1819. Included in the list of churches that are still functioning after 200 years, is the Village Creek Primitive Baptist Church, located about one mile southeast of Connersville, nestled behind Village Creek Estates, at 1090 S Co Rd 150 E. It was organized July 24, 1824 at the home of Robert Gilky.
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County Commissioners Enter Contract with Dillsboro Fire for EMS Emergency Calls
The fire department will provide coverage while efforts continue to house an EMS service in Dillsboro. (Dillsboro, Ind.) – According to Town Council President Doug Baker, Dearborn County Commissioner’s entered a contract with the Dillsboro Fire Department on Tuesday night to be the first responders on EMS emergency calls.
NEW BUSINESS TO LOCATE NEAR URANUS
(Richmond, IN)--An ordinance for the new Uranus Fudge Factory on the former New Creations property at the state line was referred to the Richmond Plan Commission Monday night. But there was also discussion of another new business adjacent to that property. It would be located in the former New Creations gym. "Professional wrestling, bands, concerts..." said Council President Gary Turner in describing some of the events that would take place. The business's name was not mentioned Monday night. Turner said that there is a potential zoning issue and that the business is scheduled to open on the first of next month.
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