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Ralph J. Burkhart, 84

October 4, 2017 Porter Oliger Pearson

Ralph J. Burkhart, 84, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Ralph was born on May 11, 1933 in Decatur County to Raymond J. and Hilda M. (Thrine) Burkhart. Ralph joined the Military […]

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Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Lamson

October 4, 2017 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Lamson, age 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, entered this life on April 1, 1931, in Madison, Indiana, the loving son of the late, Harry Dupraz and Lucille “Sis” (Haskell) Lamson. He was […]

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MainSource sends local youths to Kings Island

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — MainSource Bank recently sent 16 members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Decatur County to Kings Island. The 16 lucky young people went to the theme park for opening weekend of the “Halloween Haunt.” […]

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Mrs. Bettie Josephine (Rook) Gullion

October 4, 2017 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mrs. Bettie Josephine (Rook) Gullion, age 94, of Carrollton, Georgia, entered this life on April 20, 1923, in Vevay, Indiana, the loving daughter of the late, James Frederick and Bessie L. (Furnish) Rook. She was […]

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ORVC Weekly Reoprt (September 25-30)

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

ORVC Weekly Reoprt. (September 25-30) Congratulations to the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles on their 2017 ORVC Boys Soccer Title!! Congratulations to the Milan Lady Indians, Rising Sun Lady Shiners, and Southwestern Lady Rebels on their 2017 ORVC […]

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Batesville students visit Senator Leising in Indianapolis

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Students from Batesville Intermediate School visit the Statehouse Tuesday, Oct. 3. Fourth graders from Mrs. Chelsea Eckstein, Mrs. Mary Lyness and Mrs. Shannon McBeath’s classes toured the Statehouse and learned about the branches of […]

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Bulldogs Defeat Cats In Tennis Regional Opener-Pirates Fall In Regionals

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

The Batesville Boys Tennis team defeated Franklin County 4-1 in the opening round of the Richmond Regional. #1 Singles- Lleyton Ratcliffe defeated Landon Bundy 6-3, 6-0. #2 Singles- George Ritter defeated Trevor Murray 7-6 (5), […]

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Area Boys And Girls Soccer Sectional Scores

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Area Boys And Girls Soccer Sectional Scores. Tuesday (10-3) Girls Sectionals. Class 1A @ Rising Sun. Oldenburg  8     Milan  0 Class 2A @ Lawrenceburg. Lawrenceburg  10     Greensburg  0 Class 3A @ Mt. Vernon. Franklin Central  […]

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Chargers Senior Night Cross Country Results

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

North Decatur hosted Senior Night at North Branch Golf Course vs Oldenburg Academy and Morristown. Four runners were recognized:  Logan Kramer – 4 year varsity letter winner; Bobbie Bialk – 2 year varsity letter winner; […]

Local News

RCCF earns ‘Chamber Member of the Month’ for October

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation has been recognized as the “October Chamber Member of the Month.” The foundation manages 193 funds valued at more than $11 million and has given over $14 million back […]

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Lady Wildcats Come Up Short Against Lady Trojans

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

It was a rough night for the Lady Wildcats. East Central played well and picked up a lot of our great swings winning 25-12, 25-17, 25-16. Kamryn McCool ended the night with 9 kills and […]

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Lady Bulldogs Victorious Over Lady Knights

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

The Lady Dogs make quick work of The Lady Knights. From JV coach Shelly Prickel: The JV volleyball team defeated South Dearborn by the scores 25-17, 25-19 to run their record to 17-2 on the […]

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