Obituaries
Richard J. “Rick” Wilhelm
Richard “Rick” Joseph Wilhelm, age 55, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on July 25, 1969, at Margaret […]
Month: May 2025
Local News
Property Taxes Due Monday
(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley County Treasurer Lisa Vestal reminds you that the spring property tax installment is due on Monday, May 12. The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday […]
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BHS’ Martini Receives Ivy Tech Dual Credit President’s Award
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville High School (BHS) teacher Cathy Martini has been named the 2025 recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction by Ivy Tech Community College – Lawrenceburg/Batesville. Martini currently […]
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Morgan’s Canoe Under New Ownership
(Brookville, IN) – A longtime Franklin County canoeing company and tourist attraction is under new ownership. The sale of Morgan’s Canoe and Outdoor Adventures in Brookville closed last week. New owners Brogan and Chelsea Orcutt […]
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Disaster Relief Applications Open
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). If your home or property was damaged by storms or flooding between March 19 and April […]
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No Injuries in Semi Rollover Crash
(Greensburg, IN) – No one was injured in a rollover crash involving a semi Monday morning on I-74 Exit 134A to southbound State Road 3. The ramp was closed for several hours during cleanup. The […]
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S.R. 46 Hearing Draws Overflow Crowd
(Batesville, IN) – An overflow crowd packed the Batesville High School cafeteria Monday night for INDOT’s public hearing on the proposed State Road 46 project. Plans call for resurfacing the road through Batesville from Hillcrest […]
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Sports Daily Digest May 6, 2025
In varsity baseball last evening, Batesville topped Lawrenceburg 12-2 in 6 innings. Will Jaisle struck out 13 while giving up one run on 2 hits with 1 walk in six innings of work to get […]
Local Sports
IHSAA Board Formally Approves First-Time Transfer Proposal
(Indianapolis, IN) – During its annual review of the Member School By-Laws on Monday afternoon, the Board of Directors of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. formally adopted changes to Rule 19 regarding first-time […]
Local Sports
EC Boys, Girls Top BHS at Invitational
(St. Leon, IN) – East Central took first place in both the boys and girls track and field meets at Friday’s EC Invitational. On the boys side, the Trojans edged second place Batesville with 139 […]
Obituaries
John T. “Gramps” Deaton, age 88, Camden, Ohio
John T. “Gramps” Deaton, age 88, a respected electrician, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Woodland Manor. Born April 21, 1937, in Altro, Kentucky, to Mattie and James Deaton. […]