December 2025 – Page 13

IN Court of Appeals Affirms Convicted Stalker’s Sentence

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction and 61-and-a-half-year sentence of Billy Gene Luke from a Dearborn Circuit Court case from May of 2022. Luke is a Dillsboro native who […]

James “Jim” Earl Jones, age 65, Harrison

December 22, 2025 Jackman Hensley Funeral Home

James Earl Jones, the esteemed owner of Jim Jones Painting, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio, at the age of 65. Born on June 11, 1960, in Harlan, Kentucky, he […]

Milan Boys, Girls Both Finish Second at SD Invitational

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

Milan Indian Swimming participated in the South Dearborn Invitational Saturday morning. The meet was postponed by the previous Saturday’s snowstorm. The field included the Indians, host Knights, Lawrenceburg, one of the top swim programs in […]

BHS Wrestling Turns in Strong Performance at EC Meet

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

The Batesville Bulldogs competed in a multi-team dual meet event at East Central on Saturday and turned in a strong performance against quality competition. As a team, Batesville finished with a 2–3 record in dual […]

FCSO Asks for Help Locating Batesville Area Man

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Batesville area man. Deputies say 29-year-old Cody Sorensen’s vehicle was found at his father’s residence on the […]

ISP Increasing Holiday Patrols

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – As Hoosiers prepare for holiday celebrations, the Indiana State Police are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities as part of the annual Safe Family […]

First Day Hikes Offered at State Park Properties on New Year’s Day

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana State Parks and America’s State Parks are keeping a 30-year tradition alive by hosting First Day Hikes to start the New Year. First Day Hikes take place on January 1 in all […]

GPD Offers Tips to Keep the Grinch from Stealing Christmas

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department is urging you to not let the Grinch steal your Christmas this year. Assistant Chief Derek Fasnacht says you should put your mail on hold if you’re going […]

GOP Caucus Set to Select New Batesville Clerk-Treasurer

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – A Republican caucus will be held on Tuesday, December 23 at 9 a.m. in Batesville Council chambers at the Memorial Building to select a new city Clerk-Treasurer. Paul Gates is retiring after […]

Air Care Called to Franklin County Crash

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(New Trenton, IN) – Air Care was called to a two-vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment over the weekend in Franklin County. It happened on the 5,000 block of U.S.52 in the New Trenton area […]

Police Blotter 12/21/25

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMS

Police Blotter 12/20/25

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMS