March 2025 – Page 17

Ball State Among 3 Indiana Teams in Women’s March Madness

March 17, 2025 Jacob Wuestefeld

Three teams from Indiana will be representing the state in Women’s March Madness. Firstly, the Indiana Hoosiers are a 9-seed and will face 8-seeded Utah. They are joined by Notre Dame who is a 3-seed […]

Purdue makes the Men’s NCAA Tournament, Hoosiers Left Out

March 17, 2025 Jacob Wuestefeld

The only team from Indiana in the tournament — is Purdue. As a 4-seed they get the 13-seeded High Point. Head coach Matt Painter says he is relying on last year’s tournament experience to motivate […]

Wanda Kay Ruble, 74

March 17, 2025 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Wanda Kay Ruble, 74, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on April 14, 1950, the daughter of a dedicated Army family, which meant Wanda spent […]

BHS Successful at Indoor Track State Qualifier

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

The Batesville High School Track and Field teams had an overall successful performance at the 16-team indoor state qualifier meet at UIndy on Saturday night. The Bulldogs had first place finishes from the girls 4 […]

Linda L. Harrell, 83 of Greensburg

March 17, 2025 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Linda L. Harrell, 83, Greensburg, passed away at 5:15 A.M. on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Connersville, the daughter of Raymond […]

DCMH Team Members Wear Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) team members proudly dressed in blue to raise awareness for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and […]

Leising Honored by School Counselors Association

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) was honored by the Indiana School Counselors Association recently for her work in the legislature on a bill that would have reduced the amount of clerical work given to school counselors […]

Roberta Scott, 73, Versailles

March 17, 2025 Stratton-Karsteter

Roberta M. Scott, 73 of Versailles passed away at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born in Alexandria, Kentucky on February 25, 1952, the daughter of […]

Gauck Awarded Agriculture Scholarship

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – A 2024 North Decatur High School graduate was recently awarded a scholarship from the Agribusiness Council of Indiana (ACI). Addie Gauck is the recipient of the John Anglin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. […]

Property Tax Fight Grows as New Plan Adds to Debate

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Indiana lawmakers introduced a third property tax plan last week, aiming to protect local governments from funding cuts while offering minimal relief to homeowners. The proposal, led by state Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton), […]

Tornadoes Touch Down Across Indiana

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – The National Weather Service says there were some EF-2 tornadoes that fell in the range of speed between 111 to 135 miles per hour. The National Weather Service says, one tornado was in […]

Brush Fire Quickly Contained

March 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – Open burning coupled with gusty winds and dry conditions led to a brush fire in the area of 400 West in Decatur County Friday afternoon. The Adams Township Volunteer Fire Department […]