January 2023 – Page 2

Local News

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory has been canceled

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Weather Weather Advisory. Forecasters say snow showers have exited the area, and a few lingering flurries and a dusting of snow remain possible for the rest […]

Sheriff responds to jailhouse baptism complaint inquiries

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Sheriff Bill Meyerrose is responding to inquiries about Decatur County Detention Center programming in the wake of a recent complaint about jailhouse baptisms. In a statement, Meyerrose says the Detention Center […]

Shawn C. Flannery

January 30, 2023 Meyers Funeral Home

Shawn Christopher Flannery, age 50 of Batesville, passed away January 28, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health after a long battle with cancer. Shawn is the son of Linda and Bill Flannery born November 25, 1972 […]

Albert F. Schwartz Jr.

January 30, 2023 Weigel Funeral Home

Albert F. Schwartz Jr., age 93 of Batesville, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at home. Born February 4, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is the son of Elizabeth (Nee: Prietzsch) and Albert Schwartz Sr. He […]

Three arrested following hunting equipment theft investigation

January 30, 2023 Tom Snape

Jennings County, IN — Indiana Conservation Officers have arrested three Jennings County residents in connection with the theft of hunting equipment that happened early this month near Paris Crossing. Investigators say conservation officers executed a […]

Charger 7th grade boys basketball wins MHC Tourney

January 30, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The North Decatur 7th Grade Boys Basketball team captured the Mid Hoosier Conference Tournament Championship this past Saturday. North opened up the first round of the tournament at Waldron last Thursday. In a tightly contested […]

Deborah K. Meadows, 71

January 30, 2023 Porter Oliger Pearson

Deborah Meadows, 71, of Greensburg, passed away on January 28. 2023, at her residence. Deborah was born on April 24, 1951 to Don Sanders and Joann (Smith) Martin. She attended Greensburg Community Schools. She had […]

North Decatur varsity boys basketball win 4th straight game on Saturday

January 30, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The North Decatur Chargers boys varsity basketball team earned their 4th straight win on Saturday, defeating East Central 52-47. Leading the Chargers in scoring was Lance Nobbe, who finished with a double double of 19 […]

North Decatur’s JV boys basketball wins over East Central Saturday night

January 30, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The North Decatur junior varsity boys basketball team was victorious over East Central 42-32 Saturday night. Leading the Chargers in scoring was Brady Mauer, who finished with 13 points. Other scorers for the Chargers included: […]

Batesville boys JV basketball earn two wins over the weekend

January 30, 2023 Skylar Sigman

On Friday night, the Batesville boys Junior Varsity got the win over North Decatur by a final score of 52-44. Brayden Maple was the leading scorer for Batesville with 14 points. Box Score Batesville […]

Roger Allen Baughan

January 30, 2023 Neals Funeral Home

Roger Allen Baughan age 76 of Osgood, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Columbus Regional Health, in Columbus, Indiana. He was the son of the late George L. and Arlene (Henneke) Baughan who was […]

Indiana Senate considering tracking device bills

January 30, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — Some Indiana lawmakers are seeking to clamp down on tracking devices being used to follow someone without their knowledge – a problem that’s come under scrutiny since the technology rolled out. Three Republicans […]