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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 […]
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.
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 […]
Hebron development gains approval for zone change
The Boone County Planning Commission approved a zone change that encompasses portions of three properties, eventually making way for the proposed The Shoppes at Hebron Pointe development. The vote took place at a regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on Wednesday, July 3. Pending final approval from the Boone County Fiscal...
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 […]
NKY county mourns sudden death of deputy fire chief
WARSAW, Ky. (WXIX) - Gallatin County and the city of Warsaw are mourning the sudden death of one of their veteran first responders. Warsaw-Gallatin Fire & Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Barry “Cub” Alexander Jr. “was a great friend, tremendous leader, mentor and officer. He has served this community since 1984,” the agency announced Wednesday on social media.
Trip is reminder that freedom is not free
The full reality of a history lesson came to fruition for Dominic Cian Wiley, 16, Holton, and several other students from South Ripley when they recently visited Normandy Beach in France. The students were part of a group that went for the 80th Anniversary of that reminder that freedom costs dearly.
Missing Brookville Teen Found Safe
(Franklin County, IN) – One of two Franklin County residents reported missing three weeks ago has been located. 15-year-old Alysha Warren was found safe in Kentucky. She had been missing since June 19 after reportedly voluntarily leaving her home on Wolf Creek Road near Brookville following a family dispute.
Cincinnati black music walk of fame honored as top museum
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has been recently honored by Blavity as one of the top 11 museums and monuments nationwide that keep the spirit of Black music alive. From Prince’s Paisley Park to Detroit’s Motown, these institutions play a crucial role in preserving history and educating the public about significant cultural shifts and legacies, including music.
1 dead, 5 hurt in multiple Cincinnati shootings overnight
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 45-year-old man is dead and five other people are hurt in four shootings within hours of each other across Cincinnati overnight, police confirm. Police also have not said yet if they believe any of the shootings are connected. No arrests were announced. They also did not...
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