Local News

GoFundMe Launched After Tragic Head-on Crash in Aurora

The crash claimed the lives of a Ripley County couple.
UPDATE: Two Ohio Residents Killed in Dearborn County Crash

The head-on crash happened on Harrison-Brookville Road.
BPS Selects Maschino as Assistant Principal

Maschino comes to Batesville from Madison Consolidated School Corporation
Gov. Beshear Posthumously Pardons 43 Individuals Who Helped Enslaved People Escape to Freedom

A couple of the names on the list were part of the local Underground Railroad
Indiana State Police-Versailles Post Conducts Targeted Enforcement Patrol

Resulted in 20 criminal arrests.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL G1K PROGRAM COMPETITIVE GRANT CYCLE WINNER

CFMJC will award a Jefferson County organization annually with the grant
Gov. Beshear Extends Gas Tax Executive Order for 33 Kentucky Communities Where Local Officials Made Request

Communities where local leaders did not request extension will see gas prices rise starting Thursday, June 11
HISTORIC MADISON ANNOUNCES PRESERVATION AWARD RECIPIENT

CELEBRATES JOHN STAICER’S PRESERVATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Indiana State Parks Updating 43 Playgrounds with Support from Lilly Endowment

Improvements have been made locally at Brookville Lake/Whitewater Memorial State Park.
Houchin Secures Committee Approval for Over $5 Million in Infrastructure Projects Across IN-09

The projects must pass the full House and Senate and be signed into law to be finalized.

Events

House of Hope Food Pantry
weekly food giveaway
Jun 16, 2026 at The Clearing House
Carroll County Food Pantry
Food for those in need in Carroll County (KY)
Jun 17, 2026 at Carroll County Food Pantry
Critter Cinema Family Night-Rising Sun
Critter Cinema & Family Night. Visitors Center. June 19, 2026; 5-8pm. Arts & crafts; miniature ponies; Bluey (6-8pm); free showing of Zootopia2 (8pm) and more!
Jun 19, 2026