August 2021 – Page 7

Franklin County girls soccer logs W against New Castle

August 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Lady Cats soccer team got a 6-0 win at home Tuesday against New Castle. Franklin County recorded three goals in each half. “It was a really pretty game with a lot of ball movement […]

Oldenburg girls soccer edges Milan for coach Alig’s first win

August 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Lady Twister soccer team traveled to Milan Tuesday and only needed one goal to be victorious. Sophomore Isabel Price scored in the first half on an assist from senior Lillian Eldridge. This was the […]

East Central boys soccer posts victory over Connersville

August 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

East Central’s boys soccer team posted a 6-1 home victory Tuesday over Connersville. The Trojans led 3-0 at the half. EC scoring saw Riley Smith and JT Roden both net two goals. Evan Hartman and Luke […]

Greensburg girls golf wins at Shelbyville

August 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Greensburg Lady Pirates golf team traveled to Blue Bear Golf Club in Shelbyville Tuesday and beat the Lady Golden Bears 202 to 209. Meet medalist was Greensburg’s Sarah Stapp with a 49. She was […]

Raymond B. Geis, 91

August 26, 2021 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Raymond B. Geis, 91, of Greensburg passed away on August 24, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1930 in Greensburg the son of Fred and Matilda Haunert Geis. Ray was a 1948 graduate of […]

Batesville 8th grade volleyball beats Raiders

August 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville’s 8th grade volleyball team topped a talented South Ripley Raider squad 25-22, 25-19 on Tuesday. BMS coach Shelly Prickel said her girls maintained composure and rallied from behind to take set one, then carried […]

Michael C. Koester, 74

August 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

Michael C. Koester, 74 of Columbus, Indiana, passed away August 22, 2021 at Our Hospice of Southern Indiana. Michael was born in Batesville, Indiana on October 21, 1946, the son of Charles Koester and Carolyn […]

Amrhein receives Sagamore of the Wabash

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — The first superintendent of the Franklin County Community School Corporation was recently presented with the state’s highest honor. Ray Amrhein received the Sagamore of the Wabash from State Senator Jeff Raatz […]

Sunman Community Park upgrades delayed until mid-September

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

SUNMAN, IN — Upgrades to the Sunman Community Park have been delayed. Town officials say because of product shipping delays, new equipment and repairs have been pushed back to the middle of September. Last month, […]

FCSO, BPD taking part in “Drive Sober” Labor Day enforcement blitz

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — Labor Day weekend is coming up, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department are warning residents against drinking and driving. Both agencies are taking part in the national Drive […]

ARPA funds available to Decatur County organizations harmed by the pandemic

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Decatur County Council and the Decatur County Community Foundation have partnered to administer funding given to the county by the federal government. The purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]

Franklin County will no longer receive ambulance support from Fayette County

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — Franklin County Commissioners heard this week from 9-1-1 Supervisor Jon Hundley that Fayette County will no longer provide ambulance support to Franklin County. None of the counties surrounding Franklin County are able […]