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OPINION: More Than Fireworks
Call me a Yankee Doodle Dandy, but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Fourth of July. There’s something about this day—the spirit of it—that just hits differently. Maybe it’s the sense of unity. […]
Month: July 2025
Obituaries
Brenda Carol Roberts, 75 of Greensburg
Brenda Carol Roberts, 75, of Greensburg, passed away at 5:35 P.M. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The Willows of Greensburg. She was born on February 5, 1950. In Chester, South Carolina the daughter of […]
Obituaries
Betty Lou Barber, 87, Batesville
Betty Lou (Richardson) Barber, age 87, of Batesville, IN, and formerly of Livonia, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Born on December 14, 1937, Betty Lou […]
Obituaries
Janet Rose (Scudder) Black, 83
Janet Rose (Scudder) Black, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and local legend, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Downeyville, Indiana — the town she loved and spent her entire life. Known for her quick wit, […]
Local Sports
Fever Wins WNBA Commissioner’s Cup
The Indiana Fever knocked off the team with the best record in the WNBA to win the Commissioner’s Cup Tuesday night. The Fever topped the Minnesota Lynx 74-59. After trailing 20-12 at the end of […]
Local News
Former Township Trustee Facing Charges
(Decatur County, IN) – A former Washington Township Trustee is facing several felony charges in Decatur County stemming from his time in office. Christian Rust is charged in Decatur Superior Court with one count of […]
Local News
Event “Fore” Caring Raises Over $18K
(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County says its 2025 Event “Fore” Caring Golf Outing raised $18,656 to support healthcare initiatives at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH). The annual fundraiser held at the […]
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Creativity Ignited at STEAM at the Park
(Batesville, IN) – Liberty Park came alive with curiosity and hands-on learning as young minds from across the region gathered for STEAM at the Park, a two-day educational adventure held June 30 and July 1. […]
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Indiana State Fair Unveils A Sweet Symphony of Foods
(Indianapolis, IN) – You can’t have a state fair without delicious and sometimes wacky food and drink options. The Indiana State Fair has unveiled the 2025 “Taste of the Fair” presented by Pepsi. Featured in […]
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Prepping Future Chefs at Science Behind Cooking Camp
(Versailles, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success continued A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) with The Science Behind Cooking Camp at South Ripley High School. Over the course of three […]
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Ripley Co. Democrats to Host “Take Back the Flag” Rally on July 4
(Ripley County/Batesville, IN) – Ripley County Democrats will host a “Take Back the Flag” community rally and food drive on July 4 from Noon to 2 p.m. in the downtown Batesville Village parking lot. Party […]
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Hillenbrand Completes Divestiture of Minor Stake in TerraSource
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville-based Hillenbrand, Inc. has completed the divestiture of its minority stake interest in TerraSource Holdings to Astec Industries. The transaction has a total purchase price of about $245 million. Hillenbrand received around […]