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Month: February 2025
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Sports Daily Digest February 7, 2025
Batesville outlasted South Dearborn 64-55 in overtime in boys basketball heard last night on the Sports Voice. The Bulldogs Cade Kaiser led all scorers with 23 points while teammate Trenten Luers added 13. Kaiser becomes […]
Obituaries
Mr. Douglas Chandler “Doug” Pike
Mr. Douglas Chandler “Doug” Pike, age 62, of Madison, Indiana, formerly of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on October 7, 1962 in Russellville, Kentucky. Doug was the son of Mardell (Haley) Pike and the late, […]
Local News
Hillenbrand Selling Majority Stake in Milacron
(Batesville, IN) – Hillenbrand Inc. has announced plans to sell a 51 percent stake in its Cincinnati-based subsidiary Milacron LLC, to an affiliate of Boston-based investment firm Bain Capital. Hillenbrand, which is based in Batesville, […]
Local Sports
Howard Returns to Indiana Fever
If you are a longtime Indiana Fever fan, you will probably recognize a player who is returning to the team: Natasha Howard. In a press conference Tuesday, the organization re-introduced the 33-year-old forward to Indy. […]
Local Sports
8th Grade Lady Chargers Edge Morristown
The North Decatur 8th grade girls’ basketball team secured their first victory of the season Monday night, edging out Morristown 22-20 in a thrilling contest. A balanced scoring effort helped the Lady Chargers hold off […]
Local Sports
Lady Chargers Fall to Hauser
The North Decatur 8th grade girls’ basketball team hosted Hauser Jr./Sr. High School on Thursday in a competitive matchup. Despite a strong start, the Lady Chargers couldn’t hold off Hauser’s late surge, ultimately falling 24-36. […]
Local News
Napoleon State Bank Donates $70K To MMH Foundation
(Napoleon/Batesville, IN) – The Napoleon State Bank, a prominent community-focused financial institution, recently contributed a generous donation of $70,000 to support Margaret Mary Health Foundation’s capital campaign, “Ensuring Generations of Care.” This donation will support […]
Local News
Driven to Heal: A Farmer and Truck Driver’s Journey with DCMH Wound Care
(Greensburg, IN) – As a long-term resident of Greensburg, Anthony Tatman’s unexpected health challenges led him to the exceptional care provided by Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center (DCMH Wound Care Center). […]
Local News
FCCF Scholarship Applications Now Open
(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) is offering multiple scholarships again this year. Applications are available at www.fccfin.org under the Scholarships tab and are due March 3. Along with the online […]
Local News
Property Tax Hearing at the Statehouse
(Statehouse) – The first in-depth hearing into a bill geared towards lowering property taxes in Indiana happened on Tuesday. State Senators on the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee hear testimony from dozens of citizens, […]
Local News
Batesville Getting a New Fire Truck
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Fire Department is making a significant upgrade to its fleet by ordering a new fire engine to replace Engine 48, a 1985 Pierce Arrow that has served the community as […]