Year: 2017

Indianapolis, Ind. — Single family home permits in Indiana dropped four percent in April compared to the same period last year. The report from the U.S.

Reports says Indiana debt one of the lowest in the nation

Indianapolis, Ind. — The Moody’s Investor Service State Debt Medians report says Indiana has the sixth lowest public tax-supported debt in the nation.

Two suspected of arson in Dillsboro

Dillsboro, Ind.

Lady Twisters Crowned Tennis Regional Champs

Congratulations to The Oldenburg Academy Lady Twisters on capturing The Tennis Regional Title by defeating The Centerville Lady Bulldogs 3-2 at Richmond.

OA will be advancing to The Semi-States on Saturday, May 27th at Center

Boys Track Regional Results-Mark Bertke And Curt Eckstein Win Events

The Area Boys Track Regionals took place at Warren Central High School on Thursday, May 25. The host Warriors won the team championship. Locally, Batesville placed 13th, Oldenburg Academy 15th, and Lawrenceburg 17th.

2017 Boys

Area Baseball Sectional Scores

Area Baseball Sectional Scores.

Class 2A-Sectional 45 @ Austin.
Austin 1 North Decatur 0
South Ripley 6 SW Hanover 4

Class 4A-Sectional 14 @ Bloomington North.
Bloomington North 10 Bloomington South 0
Shelbyville 15 Columbus

UPDATE: Gasoline spill in Napoleon causes evacuation

Napoleon, Ind.— UPDATE — At 10 p.m. U.S. 421 was opened and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Flooding closes Franklin County road

Brookville, Ind. — Levee Rd is closed until further notice due to flooding, between St Mary’s Rd and Snail Creek Rd.

Two Batesville seniors earn criminal justice scholarships

Batesville, Ind. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department awarded two Batesville High School graduates with scholarships.

Jonathan Kunkel and Matthew Lents both earned $1,000 scholarships to pursue a career in criminal justice.

May 25, 2017 Stratton-Karsteter

Ilene King

Ilene King, 87, of Versailles, formerly of Osgood passed away at 7:45pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood.

Greensburg, Madison and Vincennes named ‘Stellar Communities’ finalists

Greensburg, Ind. — Greensburg is one of six finalists for the 2017 Stellar Communities Designation.

Batesville Memorial Pool opens this weekend

Batesville, Ind. — The Batesville Memorial Pool opens Saturday, May 27. The pool features a 13-foot deep diving portion and a waterslide.

Residents can also book a private party at the pool.