Obituaries
Michael Schlacter, 72
Michael Schlacter, 72, of Lake Santee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mike was a brilliant, strong-willed man who left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. Mike was born to John […]
Year: 2023
Local Sports
Batesville boys varsity golf wins three-match at Antler Pointe
The Batesville boys varsity golf team scored a 169 to win a 3-way match at Antler Pointe Golf Course against Rushville (187) and Cambridge City Lincoln (197) on Tuesday night. Individual Scoring for Batesville Logan […]
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Frye: Indiana stepping up training, recruiting of emergency responders
(Statehouse) – Indiana will invest $7 million in the state’s next two-year budget to expand firefighter training opportunities, enhance existing training locations and provide a standardized training model across Indiana, according to State Rep. Randy […]
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Hillenbrand to acquire process food, performance materials business
(Batesville, IN) – Hillenbrand, Inc. announced today (Wednesday) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (“FPM”) business, a portfolio company of Blackstone, for an enterprise […]
Obituaries
Gregg Ehlman, 79, Moores Hill
Captain Gregg Ehlman passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born Friday, April 28, 1944, Gregg was a Barge Boat Captain, working on the rivers for […]
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Jennings County Prosecutor says deputy justified in fugitive’s shooting death
(Jennings County, IN) – The Jennings County Prosecutor says a deputy was justified in using deadly force after an armed fugitive was shot and killed earlier this year. According to Jennings County Prosecutor Brian […]
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Local road closure begins tomorrow as part of first responder vehicle training
(Decatur County, IN) — An annual road closure in Decatur County goes into effect tomorrow (Thursday, May 25). County Road 250 West between Base and Vandalia roads will be shut down through June 5 for […]
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House fire displaces Batesville family
(Batesville, IN) – A family has been displaced following a house fire in Batesville. It happened just before 6 o’clock Tuesday evening on Bob White Boulevard in the Quail Meadows subdivision. No other details about […]
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Leising joins ceremonial signing of energy sustainability bill
(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg – pictured second row, center) joined Gov. Eric Holcomb when he ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1007 into law at the Statehouse Monday. Effective July 1, the law […]
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Sectional Softball results from Tuesday night
Softball sectional play continued with 3 games on Tuesday night. Results The host school routed Waldron 17-1 in a 1A Sectional Semi-Final at North Decatur. The Chargers will meet Jac-Cen-Del in the Sectional Championship on […]
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Batesville boys varsity golf defeats North Decatur in close match at North Branch
In a tightly contested match at North Branch on Monday, Batesville boys varsity golf scored a 160 to defeat North Decatur by 5 strokes. Batesville scoring Alec Bunselmeier 39 Jackson Wanstrath 40 Leo Moody 40 […]
Obituaries
Gary Anthony Taylor, 72, Holton
Gary Anthony Taylor was called home on May 22, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Alice Taylor, his infant brother Thomas, his twin sister, Mary Alice Payne, and his brothers William and […]