Obituaries
Frank L. Clark
Frank Lee Clark, age 92 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born October 3, 1932, he is the son of Charles […]
Month: January 2025
Obituaries
Ronald P. Abplanalp
Ronald Paul Abplanalp, age 84 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Born July 12, 1940, in Batesville, he is the son of Harry J. […]
Local Sports
Batesville Dominates in 3-Way Dual Meet
The Batesville Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Jennings County on Thursday for a 3-way dual meet, also featuring Paoli. The Bulldogs showcased their strength, coming out on top in both matchups. Batesville began the evening […]
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Batesville and Milan Split Two Meets
Thursday evening marked the final regular-season meet for local high school swim teams. Originally scheduled to take place at Southwestern (Hanover) High School, the meet was relocated to Milan due to ongoing pool renovations. The […]
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Lady Chargers Fall to Southwestern
The North Decatur 7th Grade Lady Chargers faced a tough matchup on Thursday night, traveling to Southwestern for their third game of the week. A slow start and a strong inside presence from Southwestern proved […]
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JV Lady Bulldogs Dominate Rushville
The JV Lady Bulldogs hit the road Thursday night and delivered an impressive performance, defeating the Rushville Lions 43-23. Maggie Jelenik and Leah Meyer led the charge for Batesville, scoring 8 points each to pace […]
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BMS 8th Grade Boys Basketball Captures Championship
The Batesville Middle School 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team capped off a thrilling week on Thursday night with a 49-34 victory over crosstown rival St. Louis to claim the SEI Tournament Championship. Playing in front […]
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Lady Raiders Pull Away for Conference Win
Varsity: South Ripley 52, Southwestern Hanover 36 JV: Southwestern Hanover 42, South Ripley 34 The South Ripley Lady Raiders faced off against conference rival Southwestern Hanover on Thursday night, and the varsity squad delivered a […]
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Lady Chargers Win Big on Senior Night
On an emotional Senior Night, six Lady Charger basketball players suited up for their final home game at Cook Court, leaving an indelible mark on North Decatur High School and the community. Seniors Madi Allen, […]
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Bulldogs Claim SEI Tournament Title
It was a standing-room-only crowd at Batesville Middle School on Thursday night as the BMS 7th-grade basketball team secured the SEI Tournament championship with a commanding 43-23 victory over the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles. The energy was […]
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Cardinals Fall to Bulldogs
The St. Louis 8th Grade Boys Basketball team came up short in the Championship of the SEI Tournament, falling to Batesville 49-34. While the final score may suggest otherwise, the Cardinals kept things close throughout, […]
Obituaries
Cynthia “Cindy” Smith, age 61, West Harrison
Cynthia “Cindy” Smith, age 61, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born April 2, 1963, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of John “Jack” and Doris (Vanwinkle) Skidmore. Cindy […]