August 2018 – Page 20

Increased patrols announced for portion of U.S. 52 in Franklin County

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Due to recent accidents, Franklin County Sheriff Ken Murphy has initiated increased police patrols on U.S. 52 between Brookville and New Trenton. “Due to the recent increase in deadly and personal injury accidents along […]

Lady Trojans Victorious Against Lady Pirates

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

The EC volleyballs opened their season last night with straight set wins over Greesnburg at both the JV and Varsity levels. Varsity won with the scores of 25-11, 28-26 and 25-16. ‘We started off strong, […]

Batesville leaders recognized for support of ‘Star Spangled Symphony’

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — At the most recent Batesville city council meeting representatives from Hillenbrand and the Rural Alliance for the Arts thanked city council members and the mayor for their efforts during the Star Spangled Symphony. Many […]

Richard L. Sutton, 69, New Marion

August 14, 2018 Stratton-Karsteter

Richard L. Sutton, 69, of New Marion passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, on his birthday, near North Vernon as the result of an automobile accident. He was born at home near New Marion on […]

Local Football Teams Get Love In State Pre-Season Polls

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

The Indiana Football State Coaches Pre-Season Polls have been released. The defending 4A State Champion East Central Trojans start off at #1. Their season opening opponent for The Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown, The Lawrenceburg Tigers, […]

Lady Chargers Come Up Short Against Lady Royals

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

North Decatur JV lost to Eastern Hancock JV in 2 sets: 25-20, 25-19. Anna Burkhart led the team in digs with 6. Brittany Krieger contributed 3 kills and 4 digs. Lainey Crites added 2 Aces. North Decatur Varsity lost […]

Lady Cardinals Split With Lady Indians In Season Opener

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

The Lady St. Louis Cardinals 7th Grade Volleyball team topped the Lady Milan Indians in their season opener. 25-12, 25-16. Kate Weber setup the Cardinals for this win with serving 6 aces within her 12 […]

Bulldogs Winners Over Cubs In Season Opener

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

The Batesville Boys Tennis team defeatd Madison 5-0 on Monday to open their season. Lleyton Ratcliffe, Sam Giesting, and Adam Scott won in singles. In doubles, the team of George Ritter & Cooper Williams and […]

Lady Bulldogs Defeat Lady Raiders On The Court

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

The Lady Bulldogs opened the 2018 season in commanding fashion handling the raiders in minimal sets and closing the dog pound early. JV had the early start @ 5:30, and showed signs of their youth and […]

Lady Wildcats Blanked By Lady Trojans In Soccer

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

When Coach Adams took over the program this summer, she had one goal in mind to prepare for this game against East Central: Match them step for step for 80 straight minutes. Fitness was the […]

Local News

‘Trivia Night’ kicks off YMCA campaign

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The southeast Indiana YMCA will kick off their annual campaign with “Trivia Night” on Monday, August 20 at Izzy’s at Hillcrest beginning at 5:30 p.m., competition begins at 6 p.m. Money raised during the […]

Raise proposed for Franklin County workers

August 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Franklin County officials plan to propose a five percent pay increase for all county employees. The increase would apply to all but a handful of highway department workers who would receive raises based commercial […]