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Northside hosting ‘Fun Tennis Clinics,’ tryouts
Northside Middle School boys tennis will hold “Fun Tennis Clinics” from 4:45 to 6 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 and tryouts from 4:45 to 6 p.m. Aug. 7 through Aug. 9 at the Lincoln Park tennis courts. Interested players are not required to attend the Fun Tennis Clinics,...
Take your best shot
Local photographer Shawna Durick sent in this photo of incoming Greenfield-Central High School senior Hayden getting senior photos at the pool at Riley Park. The Daily Reporter frequently features photos of the local community, taken by members of our community. Take your best shot and email a picture to [email protected] with information about the photo.
Residents invited to give feedback on comp plan
Residents can now give feedback on Edinburgh’s draft comprehensive plan, which will steer the town’s growth and direct future land use. HWC Engineering presented the public draft of the new Edinburgh Comprehensive Plan to the plan commission on Tuesday. The aim was to gather feedback from residents and town officials as the plan heads toward adoption later this summer.
Friday flair: Final Fridays planned to spotlight Old Town Greenwood
Just as the weekend gets going, Old Town Greenwood will come alive. Live music will fill the air at small stages throughout the city. Artists plan to create their work in front of interested audiences, and people can make their own chalk creation throughout the evening. People can shop for...
Around Town – July 18
Editor’s Note: Submissions to Around Town are opinions submitted anonymously by readers, not factual representations, and do not reflect the viewpoints of The Republic or its staff. July 18. Orchids to. President Joe Biden in his quest to keep the United States on the straight and narrow path of...
Man charged with molesting child in Franklin 17 years ago
An Anderson man is accused of molesting a child multiple times more than 17 years ago in Franklin. Neale VanSickle, 41, is charged with two counts of child molestation as a Class C felony. The charges were filed under Indiana’s old criminal code because the incidents took place before 2014, when the code was updated and moved to the numeric felony system.
Community calendar – July 18
Library Babies — 10 to 10:30, 10:35 to 11, and 11:05 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Library Babies is geared toward children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. To register, call the children’s desk at 812-379-1288.
Police Incidents – July 18
4:45 p.m. Tuesday — U.S. 31 S. and Commerce Drive. 9:55 a.m. Tuesday — I-65 southbound off ramp and King St. 2125 N. Morton St., Walmart: Loss prevention employee reported at 5:59 p.m. Tuesday that three men were concealing over $800 in trading cards in a tote and attempted to leave. They were caught and trespassed from the store.
Today at the fair: Moonlight Madness, Straw Scramble, Grace Scott Band concert
The Johnson County 4-H and Agriculture Fair continues today in Franklin. Here is a look at some of Thursday’s highlights:. When: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. What: 9 a.m. — Horse and Pony Versatility; Mini 4-H Swine Show. 10 a.m. — Mini...
Edinburgh residents invited to give feedback on comprehensive plan
EDINBURGH — Residents can now give feedback on Edinburgh’s draft comprehensive plan, which will steer the town’s growth and direct future land use. HWC Engineering presented the public draft of the new Edinburgh Comprehensive Plan to the plan commission on Tuesday. The aim was to gather feedback from residents and town officials as the plan heads toward adoption later this summer.
Hope Town Council sets streets for Community Crossings work
HOPE – After several months of discussion, the Hope Town Council has given final approval to specific street improvements they wish to make next year. With a combined total of $149,457, the list of projects must be turned into the Indiana Department of Transportation for consideration in the second round of the 2024 Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program.
Helicopter transport training helps prepare GFT crews for the worst
GREENFIELD — On critical and traumatic runs, firefighters and EMS crews with the Greenfield Fire Territory (GFT) often work with a medical helicopter crew to transport a patient in dire need. Recently, crews from the GFT took advantage of some life-saving training on how best to deal with helicopter...
BCSC board approves about $44.1 million in rental lease bonds as part of the $306 million Envision 2030 plan
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members voted 6-1 to pass a pair of resolutions releasing about $44.1 million in rental lease bonds as part of the $306 million Envision 2030 plan. District 1 board member Jason Major voted against the resolution, in keeping with previous statements he’s made about how...
Former Edinburgh athlete Sneed now a physical therapist
As a physical therapist, Dakota Sneed’s day-to-day interaction with patients has a way of leading to the same question. Even as a somewhat svelte 255-pounder — or 35 less than when he played on the offensive line for Butler University — the 6-foot-3 Sneed, a former three-sport athlete from Edinburgh, continues to look the part.
Morristown Council to move forward with developing grass lot to parking
The Morristown Council came out of its special meeting Thursday with a direction for what to do with the empty grass lot next to Longbranch Saloon. The council took no formal action on the discussion it held.
Traffic stop Thursday in North Vernon leads to DUI, gun charges
A traffic stop on Thursday evening in North Vernon led to the arrest of a motorist on weapon and other charges, police report. The stop that led to the arrest of 54-year-old Andy L. Edgar of North Vernon started at about 8:15 p.m. when North Vernon Officer Nathan Vogel stopped a white Chrysler 300 for speeding in the 800 block of South State Street, according to a news release from Sgt. Isaac Barkes.
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.
Newtown defeats Franklin Twp.
Blue Dawgs gain 4-1 victory to end FT’s season in Section 6 11-12 tournament. Ben Moyer always believed it could be a special summer for Franklin Township’s 11-12-year-old All-Stars. Moyer knew the squad had talent. The Franklin mentor saw a team that had toughness and was battle-tested. And...
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