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Articles by Chris Ramey
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State Representative Lindsay Patterson invites students to spend a day at the Statehouse and learn about government
Did you know students between the ages of 13 and 18 can spend a day at the Statehouse learning about state government and engage with their representatives? House Republicans are once again accepting applications for […]
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Family Heartbroken After Beloved Memorial Vanishes from Local Cemetery
A local family is asking for the community’s help after discovering that a deeply meaningful memorial for their loved one had been taken from a cemetery just days after Christmas. On December 28, 2025, the […]
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Decatur County Commissioners meet on January 5th at 6pm
Decatur County Commissioners AgendaJanuary 5, 2026 6 pm WelcomeTitle VI FormsPledgePrayer –Review December 15 th minutesApproval of Claims and Payroll Claims Todd Houk, Highway Dept Sheriff Bill Meyerrose – Community Action Coalition Grant Mike […]
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Governor Braun Launches Smart SNAP, Setting National Standard for Health and Nutrition
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today announced the launch of Smart SNAP, a groundbreaking initiative beginning January 1, 2026, that prohibits the use of SNAP benefits for sugary drinks and candy. This policy, a cornerstone of Governor […]
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Decatur County Community Foundation’s Scholarship Applications are now Open
Decatur County Community Foundation’s scholarship applications open January 1 and are due February 1 at 11:59 pm. Any graduating high school senior from Decatur County is eligible to apply. To begin the process, students can visit […]
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Westport Wesleyan Church will see Big Changes this Year
WESTPORT — Big changes are ahead for Westport Wesleyan Church. After more than 100 years in the same building, the church will be moving this spring to a new location at 601 E. Main Street. […]
Obituaries
Jeffery Joe Knight, 66
Jeffery Joe Knight, 66, passed away peacefully at 3:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 2, 1959, in Seymour, Indiana, the son of George M. “Joe” Knight […]
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Jennings County Deputies, Emergency Crews Respond to Mental Health Crisis at Muscatatuck County Park
Jennings County Sheriff’s Department released the following information: At approximately 11:30 a.m today. Deputies were dispatched to the area of Vinegar Mill in the Muscatatuck County Park in reference to a female who was having […]