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Scholarships available for students who want to pursue cosmetology
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (111+ words) (BATESVILLE, Ind.) " Do you know a student who is interested in cosmetology? 21-year-old Corrine Lamping had a love for cosmetology and attended the Aveda Fredric's Institute of Indianapolis. She unexpectedly passed away in a car accident in Oldenburg in February…...
Cars & Coffee to be held in Batesville on May 23
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (82+ words) The 812 (BATESVILLE, Ind.) " A car how will be held in Batesville on Saturday, May 23." Cars & Coffee will take place from 8: 30 a. m. to 11 a. m. at Liberty Park." Owners of classic cars and other vehicles are encouraged to bring their ride." The event is…...
Members of Napoleon church deliver quilts for sick kids on Sunday
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (307+ words) (NAPOLEON, Ind.) " Several pews at Saint John Lutheran Church in Napoleon were covered with handmade quilts on Sunday morning." Those quilts were made by some members of the church and will soon be used to comfort sick children." The Napoleon…...
Several pets killed in Shelbyville fire on Saturday
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (123+ words) (SHELBYVILLE, Ind.) " Several pets died despite lifesaving measures during a house fire in Shelbyville on Saturday. The fire occurred around 1: 15 p. m. at a home in the 700 block of Montgomery Street. Shelbyville firefighters say they dealt with challenging hoarding conditions inside the…...
Fayette Co. Schools nixing 1: 1 technology for kindergartners, first graders
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (244+ words) (CONNERSVILLE, Ind.) " Fayette County Schools have announced a shift in technology use for their youngest learners." The school district has made the decision to move away from 1: 1 technology for kindergartners and first graders beginning next year." "While technology will continue…...
Silver Alert issued for Laurel man
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (72+ words) The 812 (LAUREL, Ind.) " A Silver Alert has been issued for a Laurel man who was last seen on Friday morning." 63-year-old Ellis Mays is described as 511" and 230 pounds. He was last seen wearing a t-shit and blue jeans." Anyone with…...
EC grad named finalist for conference scholar-athlete award
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (139+ words) (NEW HAVEN, CT.) " East Central graduate Hope Fox has been named a finalist for the Northeast 10 Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award." Fox is a standout basketball player for Southern Connecticut State University where she started all 31 games and had…...
Rep. Houchin creates measure to assist the North Vernon Police Department
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (125+ words) (WASHINGTON, D. C.) " Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-District 9) is hoping to help protect children and lower crime in North Vernon." She submitted a $110, 000 request to fund an initiative by the North Vernon Police Department to expand investigations targeting narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, and…...
Sunman-Dearborn announces organizational realignment
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (278+ words) (ST. LEON, Ind.) "The Sunman-Dearborn School Corporation has announced new administrative roles as part of a strategic realignment. Dr. Kelly Roth has been named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Jamie Shartzer has been appointed Director of Support Services....
3 dead in murder-suicide in Harrison County
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (121+ words) Deputies went to a home on Greenbrier Road in Elizabeth to conduct a welfare check on 61-year-old Paul Dixon." Dixon had expressed suicidal thoughts to his brother earlier in the day, police said." Police arrived at the home and found…...