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Local Hall of Famer Keith Swinney Marks 30 years of Singing, Songwriting and Performing
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (270+ words) Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7: 57 AM By Cheryl Damon-Greiner, Eagle Country Reporter X @eagle993 His story began early, and in deeply personal ways. One of the most meaningful parts of that journey traces back to his first girlfriend, That staying power may be…...
East County Road 600 South to Close at U. S. 421 in Decatur County
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (174+ words) Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7: 25 AM All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change. Both patients were airlifted from the scene. Seventeen individuals will compete for seven Indiana FFA state officer spots during the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention Incident occurred…...
United Way, City of Aurora Team for Community Mural
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7: 26 AM By United Way of Southeast Indiana, news release X @eagle993 It appears on the side of Alejandra's Mexican Restaurant. (Aurora, Ind.) - The United Way of Southeastern Indiana teamed up with the city of Aurora to enhance the…...
Exit Ramp Closures Begin in Covington
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (339+ words) Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10: 10 AM The closures are associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. (Covington, Ky.) - Motorists are being advised of closures that will have a big impact on commuters traveling through Covington." According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet,…...
Indiana State Parks Updating 43 Playgrounds with Support from Lilly Endowment
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (229+ words) Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9: 39 AM By Indiana DNR, news release X @eagle993 Improvements have been made locally at Brookville Lake/Whitewater Memorial State Park. This historic investment is an important part of the statewide effort to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and improve…...
Chicago Bears Advance Toward Move to Indiana
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (289+ words) Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12: 32 PM (Hammond, Ind.) - The Chicago Bears are moving to Indiana." On Thursday, Chicago Bears Chairman George H. Mc Caskey and President and CEO Kevin Warren announced that the Board of Directors voted to advance the team's stadium development…...
Batesville Captures Third Straight EIAC Championship
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (361+ words) Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7: 39 AM (Rising Sun, Ind.) - The 2026 Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference Tournament took place on Wednesday at The Links at Rising Star." Batesville (300) captured their third straight EIAC title behind junior Ian Hixson, who claimed EIAC MVP honors with…...
Indiana Drops Minimum Age to Obtain Driver's License
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (328+ words) Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1: 02 PM INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has announced a minimum age change for new drivers to obtain an Indiana driver's license." As part of House Enrolled Act 1200, signed by Gov. Braun in March, the Indiana Bureau of Motor…...
Single-lane Closures Planned on State Road 46 in Batesville
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (327+ words) Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10: 05 AM By INDOT, news release X @eagle993 (Batesville, Ind.) - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O'Mara Contractors, Inc. is scheduled to begin a pavement patching project on State Road 46 in Batesville on or after Monday, June 8. Work will…...
Batesville's New Arts and Innovation Hub Opens the Door to Big Possibilities
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (434+ words) Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7: 47 AM By Cheryl Damon-Greiner, Eagle Country Reporter X @eagle993 (Batesville, Ind.) - Something exciting is taking shape in Batesville, and it is much bigger than a new building. Under the direction of Batesville Memorial Public Library Director, Kim Porter,…...