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Month: August 2025
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Sports Daily Digest August 20, 2025
Batesville Middle School volleyball took two from Greensburg last night. It was the 7th grade Bulldogs over the Pirates in two sets, 25-11, 25-14. BMS took the 8th grade contest, 25-17, 25-24. Both the 7th […]
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Obituaries
Phillip Bowling, 67, Batesville
Phillip Anthony Bowling, 67, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Born on September 11, 1957, in Bowlingtown, Kentucky, he was the son of Henry and Nellie […]
Local Sports
Jones Named Colts Starting QB
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has named Daniel Jones the team’s starting quarterback. Jones was in a preseason competition with Anthony Richardson for the starting job. He takes command of the Colts offense with […]
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Report: Carlisle, Pacers Agree to Contract Extension
Multiple media outlets are reporting the Indiana Pacers and head coach Rick Carlisle have agreed on a multi-year contract extension. Terms were not disclosed. The 65-year-old Carlisle has guided the Pacers to the Eastern Conference […]
Obituaries
Bonnie McIntosh, 81, Formerly of Versailles
Bonnie McIntosh, 81, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, formerly of Versailles passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 15, 1944, the daughter of Delbert […]
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Timothy “Scooter” Miller, 69, Greensburg
Timothy “Scooter” Miller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on April 23, 1956, in Rush County, Tim lived a life […]
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Local Health Department Celebrates Community Garden Ribbon Cutting
(Greensburg, IN) – On Friday, August 15, the Decatur County Health Department proudly hosted the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new Community Garden, marking a significant step forward in the county’s commitment to public […]
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IDOH Urges Parents to Practice Safe Sleep for Their Infants
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) urges parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments. […]
Obituaries
Jerome A. “Jerry” Merkel
Jerome A. “Jerry” Merkel, age 81 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. Born November 5, 1943, in Batesville, Indiana, he is the son of […]
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Samantha Ann (Newhart) Toops, 58
Samantha Ann (Newhart) Toops, age 58, of Osgood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born in Batesville, Indiana, the loving daughter of Don and Amelia […]