May 2021 – Page 11

Lady Wildcats Post Shut Against Lady Patriots In Sectional Opener

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Franklin County Lady Wildcats defeated The Union County Lady Patriots 5-0 in the 1st round of the IHSAA sectional tournament. FC will take on Connersville at Connersville for the Sectional Title on Friday. 5:00 […]

Wildcats Celebrate Homecoming With Win Over Lions

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Franklin County Wildcats celebrated Senior Night on Wednesday and left with a 5-3 win over The Rushville Lions. Playing in their last home game were Seniors Joe Fields, Garrett Ertel, Dominick Reeves, Brady Brandenburg, […]

Chargers Turn Tables In Civil War Against Cougars

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

Jacob Mirick threw a shutout to lead The North Decatur Chargers past The South Decatur Cougars 9-0 on Wednesday. North was boosted by Ried Messer who went 4-for-5 at the plate. Messer singled in the […]

Lady Chargers Win Civil War Battle Against Lady Cougars With A No-No

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

Haley Arthur was brilliant in the circle on Wednesday throwing a no-hitter to lead The North Decatur Lady Chargers Varsity past The South Decatur Lady Cougars 11-0. North secured the victory thanks to six runs […]

Former elementary school set to be demolished

May 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Guilford, IN — The former North Dearborn Elementary School building is scheduled to be demolished sometime between August and October 2021. Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Andrew Jackson says the building was put on a […]

Franklin County Sheriff releases April 2021 activity report

May 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Brookville, IN — Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates has released a monthly report of activity for the month of April. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 687 calls for service, which is a 14% increase over the 592 […]

Hartwell resigns as BHS Associate Principal

May 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Community School Board this week accepted the resignation of Joe Hartwell as high school Assistant Principal. Hartwell is returning to Jennings County High School to serve in a similar role […]

Lady Raiders No Hit Lady Hilltoppers

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

The South Ripley Raiders defeated The Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers 24-0 in Varsity Softball play. The highlight of the game was Ellie Waldron pitching a no-hitter for SR. Courtesy of Raiders Coach Shane Tompkins.

Area Girls Tennis Sectional Scores (5-19)

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

Area Girls Tennis Sectional Scores Wednesday (5-19) Sectional 13 @ Connersville Connersville 3 Rushville 2 Franklin County 5 Union County 0 Sectional 19 @ Greensburg Greensburg 5 Southwestern Hanover 0 Sectional 16 […]

Hoosier voters receiving postcards as part of voter list refresh

May 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is mailing these postcards as part of a statewide voter list refresh. The goal […]

Local News

North and South Decatur high schools honored among the best in the country

May 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Congratulations to North Decatur High School and South Decatur High School on being awarded the distinction of being on the list of US News & World Report 2021 Best High Schools in […]

Eagles Fall To Shiners In ORVC Play

May 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Jac-Cen-Del Eagles were defeated by The Rising Sun Shiners 3-2 in Varsity Baseball action. Courtesy of Eagles Coach Dave Bradshaw.