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Local Election in the Books

(Southeastern IN) – The people have spoken, and we now know who will be holding local offices following Tuesday’s election. In the contested races in Decatur County, Democrat Dennis Fogle defeated Republican incumbent David Israel in the Clay Township Trustee race. Republican Larry Heger wins the County Council District 4 race. Fellow Republicans James Stewart, Alan Wayne Campbell and Darren Covington were elected to the Washington Township Board. And Todd Maurer and Nicholas Messer won contested races for Decatur County Community School Board in Districts B and C, respectively.

Decatur County, IN · 2d
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This Indiana Town Has A Historic Gymnasium That Basketball Fans Can Still Visit Today

One-third of a famous basketball movie was filmed inside a single small-town gym. Even better, you can walk onto that court today and shoot baskets for free. The building was reportedly headed for demolition before Hollywood showed up in 1985. Now it greets tens of thousands of visitors every year.

Knightstown, IN · 3d
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Fayette County Animal Shelter forced to euthanize 14 cats after virus outbreak

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. — The Fayette County Animal Shelter announced on Friday that it has experienced a Feline Panleukopenia Virus outbreak. As a result, the shelter stated that it had to humanely euthanize 11 cats, in addition to 3 cats that were initially euthanized when the outbreak was first discovered. “This was an incredibly difficult […]

Fayette County, IN · 12d

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Center Court Is On The Indiana-Ohio Border

There is a gymnasium located in eastern Indiana where a shot can leave your hands in one state and drop through the net in another. The Union School sits on the stateline at College Corner, Ohio and West College Cornet, Indiana … the first gym one was built together in 1893. A replacement was designed in 1925 and dedicated on December 21, 1926, with a center stone set on the boundary and an arched doorway on each state’s side. Center court is the border.

College Corner, OH · 2d
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Area Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

“As we approach Veterans Day, we’re reminded that service strengthens every community in Indiana,” said Gov. Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools reflect that same spirit of service by creating environments where military-connected students and families know they have our unwavering support and their contributions are recognized every day of the year.”

Indiana · 23h

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New 5:30 Start for Batesville Parade

(Batesville, IN) — Batesville’s annual Stars & Stripes & Holiday Lights Parade and Community Tree Lighting will return Friday, December 4, with a new 5:30 p.m. parade start time. The downtown event is scheduled rain or shine. The City of Batesville, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and...

Batesville, IN · 2d

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Christmas Walk brings holiday activities to New Castle

The annual Chamber Christmas Walk will bring live reindeer, wagon and train rides, music, shopping and a Christmas tree lighting to downtown New Castle from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20. The event is presented by Citizens State Bank and will be held in partnership with the City of New Castle, according to a community announcement. Roads will close at 3:30 p.m. before the event. The mayor's Christmas tree lighting at the 1400 Plaza is scheduled for 6 p.m. "We are thrilled to partner with the City of New Castle this year to bring even more holiday magic to our community," said Shonda Kane, executive director of the New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. "Combining our annual Chamber Christmas Walk with the City's Christmas Tree Lighting at the 1400 Plaza creates an unforgettable evening filled with lights, shopping, music, and festive cheer for everyone." What to expect at the Christmas Walk Activities planned for the Chamber Christmas Walk include live reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides, bounce houses, kiddie train rides, face painting, photo spots and characters. Community groups, including the Raintree Children's Choir, are scheduled to perform live music. Downtown businesses and vendors also will offer food, gifts and special holiday

New Castle, IN · 1d

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WAYNE COUNTY NO LONGER LEADS STATE IN MEASLES CASES

(Wayne County, IN)--Wayne County no longer has the most cases of measles in Indiana, but it’s not because the number of cases has dropped. According to numbers released by the state’s Department of Health Monday, Wayne County cases of measles have increased in the last week from 14 to 17. After having led the state for several consecutive weeks, Wayne County is now second behind LaGrange County, which has 26 cases. Randolph County is the only other Whitewater Valley County with any cases. It has two.

Wayne County, IN · 3d

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38 dogs seized as Cincinnati Animal CARE faces capacity crisis

38 dogs have been seized through recent animal welfare investigations, contributing to a total of 112 dogs that Cincinnati Animal CARE has received in just seven days, the shelter tells WCPO.

Cincinnati, OH · 1d

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6 Cincinnati foster children find forever homes during Adoption Day in Hamilton County

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Today marks a new beginning for six local families as they open their homes to children in foster care. Each child has a different story, but they all deserve the same thing: to be loved. Local 12 was there as Kingston, Javion, Addalynn, and George were adopted into their forever families.

Cincinnati, OH · 9h

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Final Heavy Trash Pick Up Saturday

(Batesville, IN) – The fourth and final heavy trash pick up of the year in the City of Batesville is set for tomorrow starting at 5 a.m. Up to 10 large items will be collected, and items should not exceed 75 pounds. Upholstered furniture and mattresses or box springs...

Batesville, IN · 23h

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Republicans sweep contested Wayne County races

RICHMOND, IN — Republican Austin Shadle on Tuesday was elected as judge of Wayne Superior Court 2. Shadle, a court commissioner, defeated an independent candidate, Jessica Richert, 8,702 votes to 5,185. He will succeed Judge Gregory Horn, who did not seek re-election to the Superior Court 2 bench. In another contested race, Republican Barry Ritter won the District 2 seat on Wayne County Council, drawing 2,973 votes to Democratic opponent Ryan Ogden's 1,622. In another Wayne County Council contest, Republican Richard Tincher won the District 4 seat over Democrat Tom Pennington, 2,165 votes to 1,909. Republicans Mark Cox (Wayne Superior Court 3 judge), Alan Moore (sheriff), Ashley Green (prosecutor), Amy Chenowith (auditor), Debbie Tiemann (recorder) and Brad Dwenger (commissioner) did not have opponents in Tuesday's election. Republican incumbents Jeff Cappa (District 1) and Beth Leisure (District 3) also were elected to county council seats without opposition. Moore, the sheriff department's chief deputy, will succeed Sheriff Randy Retter, a Republican elected Tuesday to the Indiana House seat representing District 56. Retter's Democratic opponent was Thomas Scott Rockwell. Also on Tuesday, Republican Jeff Raatz was re-elected to his District 27 seat in the Indiana Senate, defeating Democratic challenger Ronald Itnyre. This article

Wayne County, IN · 2d

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They closed a 150-year-old rabbinical school. Now its former leaders want it back.

Christopher Wagner, a judge on the Hamilton County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas, rejected a June 11 motion to dismiss by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and ruled on Oct. 29 that the state attorney general’s case can proceed against HUC, the academic arm of Reform Judaism. HUC...

Cincinnati, OH · 3d

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Comprehensive Plan Gets the Green Light

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Commissioners unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan this week. The 277-page plan includes 17 chapters and covers Decatur County except for the City of Greensburg and the Town of St. Paul, and will guide future decisions on land use, development, community facilities, open spaces, and transportation.

Decatur County, IN · 1d

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Casino referendum voted down in three Indiana counties

Voters in three northeast Indiana counties said “No” Tuesday (Nov. 3) to a referendum that would have paved the way for a new casino in the state. A new gaming entity placed in Allen, DeKalb or Steuben counties would negatively impact the racinos at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson and Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville.

Dekalb County, IN · 1d

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DC Commissioners Talk Annex Renovation

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Commissioners discussed the proposed renovation of the Annex at this week’s meeting. The 35-thousand-square-foot, 1950s-era building at 315 S. Ireland Street in Greensburg, was once the site of Washington Elementary School; it currently houses several county offices, including 9-1-1 Dispatch, the Emergency Management Agency (EMA), IT, Court Services, the Coroner’s Office, Health Department and Veterans Services.

Greensburg, IN · 23h

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Democrats Sweep Nine Hamilton County Judge Races, Ousting Four Incumbents

Hamilton County Democrats swept all nine contested judge races on the Nov. 3 ballot, ousting four incumbent Republican judges and tightening their hold on the courthouse, according to unofficial results reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Common Pleas Judges Robert Goering, Christopher McDowell and Leah Dinkelacker lost their seats, along with Probate Judge Ralph “Ted” Winkler, […]

Hamilton County, OH · 1d

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Preble County Unofficial Results: Republicans Sweep Statewide Races in County

EATON, Ohio — Preble County voters backed the Republican candidate in every statewide race on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, according to the unofficial results the county reported to the Ohio Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s reporting shows 15,514 ballots cast out of 27,856 registered voters — turnout of 55.69 percent […]

Preble County, OH · 2d

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New housing development planned for Corryville

Bethany House Services has begun work on a new housing development plan in Cincinnati’s Corryville neighborhood. The previous location of Hamilton County Public Health, 250 William Howard Taft Rd., has been vacant since the agency moved to Norwood in May 2026. The Bethany House plans to convert the lot into affordable housing units.

Cincinnati, OH · 2d

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Trenton Voters Ban Large Data Centers, Clouding Amazon Plan in Butler County

Voters in Trenton overwhelmingly approved a ban on large data centers on Tuesday, November 3, passing Issue 17 with 79.61% support in unofficial results from the Butler County Board of Elections reported by The Cincinnati Enquirer. The charter amendment prohibits data centers that use more than 25 megawatts of electricity inside the city limits of […]

Butler County, OH · 1d