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Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police Tout Major Public Safety Successes in Southeast Indiana

August 3, 2026 Emily Verseman Comments Off

VERSAILLES, Ind. — Governor Mike Braun joined Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott in southeast Indiana on Friday to recognize the major public safety achievements of Versailles District troopers this year, including solving decades-old cold cases, dismantling drug trafficking organizations, and removing dangerous criminals from Indiana communities. “Our Indiana State Police are relentless in their pursuit of justice, whether […]

2026 Tree County Players President’s Award given to Morgan Straber

August 2, 2026 Chris Ramey Comments Off

Morgan Straber is the recipient of the 2026 Tree County Players President’s Award. Each year, Tree County Players presents the President’s Award to a member who goes above and beyond in sharing their talent, time, […]

Shop local at the Indiana State Fair

August 2, 2026 Kathy Verseman Comments Off

Indiana Grown, the state’s local agricultural marketing initiative, will once again be hosting their Indiana Grown Marketplace at the Indiana State Fair. The Indiana Grown Marketplace will offer fairgoers the opportunity to shop, in one […]

North Vernon Woman Arrested on Warrant

August 1, 2026 Chris Ramey Comments Off

In June of 2025, Detective Allen Ritchie began an investigation after receiving a report of a sexual assault involving a minor. After a year-long investigation, Det. Ritchie was able to develop enough evidence and probable […]

South Decatur Car Show Rescheduled Due to Weather

July 31, 2026 Chris Ramey Comments Off

The South Decatur Car Show fundraiser orginally scheduled for Saturday August 1st has been rescheduled due to forecasted weather. The reschedule date will be Aug. 7th 4 – 8 pm.

Margaret Mary Health Celebrates Grand Opening of New $125 Million Dollar Hospital in Batesville

July 31, 2026 Chris Ramey Comments Off

Governor Braun Expands Health and Wellness Access with Grand Opening of READI 2.0 Investment in Batesville

July 31, 2026 Chris Ramey Comments Off

BATESVILLE — Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined local and regional leaders in the Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI) region yesterday for the dedication and grand opening of the new Margaret Mary Health Hospital in Batesville. The project […]

‘Project We Care’ has Successful First Shipment

July 29, 2026 Kathy Verseman Comments Off

Press Release from Cleo Duncan: The first annual Decatur County 4th of July ‘Project We Care’ has ended with 20 boxes on the way to service members on active duty, at home, and abroad. Thank […]

Greensburg Optimist Youth of the Month

July 29, 2026 Kathy Verseman Comments Off

Greensburg Community High School senior Ethan Clifford has been named the July OptimistYouth of the Month. Ethan is the son of Ashley and Matt Clifford.Ethan has distinguished himself as an outstanding student, maintaining a perfect […]

Bookmobile Will Not Run on July 31st

July 29, 2026 Kathy Verseman Comments Off

The Greensburg Decatur County Bookmobile will not be available on July 31, 2026. This will be the entire day. For more information, contact the Library at greensburglibrary.org for more information.