Laurel News

Indiana 121 will reopen north of U.S. 52 in Franklin County by Saturday, after being closed since Oct.

LAUREL, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation is closing Ind. 121 in Franklin County on Thursday for 30 days.

Indianapolis - State officials have scheduled three public meetings to discuss bovine tuberculosis found in captive deer and elk in southeastern Indiana.

Mary Joan "Joanie" Stonebraker 84, of Laurel, Indiana passed away Saturday September 12, 2009 at her residence.

Be in the middle of the action as a Union Army attachment protects Flagg Coal #75. While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers plan and wait.

In conjunction with the Metamora music festival, the Whitewater Valley Railroad will offer its regular excursions from Connersville and special rides aboard the historic Flagg Coal Company No.

Take note: Musical entertainment abounds this weekend in Whitewater Valley with festivals, entertainers and even a musical.

Water is receding in parts of Indiana and Kentucky that saw significant flooding on Tuesday.

Authorities in southeastern Indiana's Franklin County have evacuated some homes in the town of Laurel after 4 inches of rainfall inundated low-lying areas.

Authorities in southeastern Indiana's Franklin County have evacuated some homes in the town of Laurel after 4 inches of rainfall inundated low-lying areas.

BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- Ind. State Sen. Jean Leising asked Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday to declare Franklin County a disaster area and seek emergency federal funds for government, business and homeowner relief.

A church in the area has been opened as a shelter. Search and rescue teams are operating in boats to make sure no other families need help.

Water is receding in parts of Indiana and Kentucky that saw significant flooding on Tuesday.

Slideshow Storm clouds moving through Mt. Orab around 7:30 a.m. on August 4, 2009.

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Franklin County emergency personnel had to rescue several families after high water surrounded their homes in and around the town of Laurel, Indiana on Tuesday.

Authorities in southeastern Indiana's Franklin County have evacuated some homes in the town of Laurel after 4 inches of rainfall inundated low-lying areas.

Barga, Frances V., of Richmond, died July 16. Prayer service will be at 9:30 a.m. today at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Richmond.

"The history of Laurel is actually a passion of mine," Donna Murray told about 45 other Franklin County Historical Society members at a dinner meeting at the Laurel Hotel.

These students were candidates to earn diplomas from Indiana University East on May 15 at Tiernan Center.