January 2023 – WRBI Radio

Kathryn L. Obermeyer

January 31, 2023 Weigel Funeral Home

Kathy L. Obermeyer, age 68 of Batesville, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health. Born November 16, 1954 in Shelbyville, Indiana, she is the daughter of Gertrude (Nee: Roell) and Harold Nickels. She […]

Mrs. Phyllis Ann (Buschmann) Bush

January 31, 2023 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mrs. Phyllis Ann (Buschmann) Bush, age 84, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on August 15, 1938 in Switzerland County, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late, William Louis “Bill” and Hazel Mae (Scott) […]

Carl K. Bode, 86

January 31, 2023 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Carl K. Bode, 86, of Greensburg passed away on January 29, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1936 in Greensburg, the son of Albert and Malinda Brebberman Bode. Carl was a 1954 graduate of […]

Nora Wonning Scholarship Fund applications now being accepted

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Applications, both first year and renewal, for the Nora E. Wonning Scholarship Fund are now available online at: https://batesvilleinschools.com/bhs or www.oldenburgacademy.org. If you cannot access the scholarships online, please contact Batesville High […]

Leising bill giving municipalities option to use federal or state floodplain mapping passes state Senate

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would give municipalities the option to use state or federal floodplain mapping data has passed the Senate by a vote of 40-5. Senate […]

John W. Marlow, 73

January 31, 2023 Porter Oliger Pearson

John W. Marlow, 73, of Greensburg passed away January 30, 2023, at his residence. John was born on January 10, 1950 to Bill and Donna S. (Springmier) Marlow. John married JoAnn Dilkes on February 14, […]

Local Sports

Milan Boys swim results from Centerville Invitational

January 31, 2023 Skylar Sigman

Here are the results from this past Saturday’s Centerville Boys Swim Invitational. Boys team scores: East Central 392 Centerville 236 New Castle 209 […]

Christopher Joseph Hermann-53

January 31, 2023 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Christopher Joseph Hermann, 53, passed away Tuesday morning, January 24th, 2023, at his residence near Westport Indiana. He was born December 24th, 1969, in Connersville Indiana to Edward Joseph and Glenda Gail (Mitchell) Hermann. Chris […]

St. Louis 8th Grade Girls Basketball

January 31, 2023 Annie Nunley

The St. Louis Girls 8th Grade Lady Cardinals defeated South Ripley 32-26 in a tough hard fought battle. The first quarter opened up as a back-and-forth affair as both teams traded the lead. South Ripley […]

Found – Cat (Batesville)

January 31, 2023 Annie Nunley

A female tabby cat was found at Batesville 46 E near the Baxter office building. She weighs 10 pounds, is spayed, and is current with shots. This young lady has been someone’s indoor cat. She […]

Volunteers recognized at Friendship Fire Department’s annual banquet

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Friendship, IN — Several volunteers were recognized for their service at the recent Friendship Fire Department annual banquet. Brenden Jeffries and Brian Thomas were honored for five years of service; Phillip Stoegemoller and Steven Williams […]

Two Republicans file for New Point Town Council seats

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Incumbent Freda J. Kegley is one of two Republicans to file paperwork to run for New Point Town Council in this year’s election. Also filing to run in New Point is […]