Obituaries
Leroy “Gene” Mayberry, age 72, of Holton
Leroy “Gene” Mayberry, age 72, of Holton passed away on Tuesday May 15 in Columbus, IN surrounded by his family. Gene was born on August 2, 1945 in Fayette County, IN, the son of the […]
Year: 2018
Local Sports
Bulldogs And Pirates Girls Track Sectional Results
The Girls Batesville Track and Field team traveled to Franklin County to begin their tournament series and compete in Sectionals Tuesday night. The night started off pretty warm but became very nice as the sun […]
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Counterfeit currency training offered in Greensburg Thursday
Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg Police Department will hold two sessions to educate the public about the appearance of counterfeit currency. Both sessions will be held at city hall, the first at noon and the second at […]
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Bulldogs Capture EIAC Golf Crown
The Batesville Bulldogs won The EIAC Golf Championship. Team Scores: Batesville 354 South Dearborn 355 Connersville 362 Greensburg 375 East Central 389 Franklin County 403* Rushville 403 Lawrenceburg 479 *5th Score Tie Breaker Individual […]
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Ripley K-9 officer assists ISP in drug bust
Versailles, In. — Ripley County Sheriff’s Department K-9 officer Czar and his handler recently helped Indiana State Police with a drug arrest in Versailles. Around 2 a.m. Monday Czar and his handler joined troopers during a traffic […]
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School security measure supported by Frye signed into law
Indianapolis, In. — Governor Eric Holcomb has signed legislation signed into law supported by Greensburg Republican state representative Randy Frye that will pump an additional $5 million into more protections for Hoosier students. House Enrolled Act 1230 […]
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Bulldogs C-Team Baseball Results
5/3/18 BHS C-Team @ East Central EC had too much offense for the C-Team, going for 16 runs across 5 innings. Final score was 17-7 Ben Obendorf, Jeremiah Lemmel, Nolan Williams and Tyler Schaeffer had […]
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John and Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund grant promotes ‘Little Green Thumbs’
Batesville, In. — A $700 grant from the John and Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund will be used to improve the garden at St. Louis Catholic School. Fifth-grade students lead by Mrs. Emsweller will build three raised-bed gardens […]
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Franklin County location selected for Duke Energy ‘Site Readiness Program’
St. Leon, In. — Duke Energy has selected six Indiana locations to participate in the company’s 2018 Site Readiness Program, including one in Franklin County. Proposed developments are set to be released later this year. The locations […]
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Felony cases up for 2018 in Ripley County
Versailles, In. — Crime trends in Ripley County are getting off to a concerning start for 2018. Data from prosecutor Ric Hertel shows Felony 6 and Felony 5 cases are on pace to set records, while Juvenile […]
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Extension offers government finance workshop
Aurora, In. — The Purdue Extension will offer a Local Government Finance Workshop at The Dearborn County Extension Office in Aurora Friday, May 18 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will help residents understand how the […]
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Laurel principal faces health challenge
Laurel, In. — Our news gathering partners at the Franklin County Observer are reporting Laurel School principal, Lisa Baudenstil has been placed on a Kidney Transplant list after suffering from kidney reflux for more than 20-years. For […]