Local News
Decades of Duty End in Oldenburg
(Oldenburg, IN) – The Oldenburg Police Department is marking a changing of the guard this week, as two of its most experienced officers step away from the job and the town prepares to bring in […]
Month: December 2025
Obituaries
Ron Andres
Ronald Charles “Ron” Andres, 72, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1953, the son of Edmund William and Antoinette Andres of St. Leon. Survivors include […]
Local Sports
Twisters Leave Waldron Whirling
(Waldron, IN) – Oldenburg Academy set the tone early and never looked back, rolling to a 49–13 nonconference girls basketball victory over Waldron Tuesday afternoon (Dec 30). The Twisters jumped out to a 20–4 lead […]
Obituaries
Donn R. Tatman, 82, Greensburg
Donn R. Tatman, 82, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on December 29, 2025, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 23, 1943, in Decatur County, the son of Theodore and Amy (Menefee) […]
Local Sports
Bulldogs Flash Speed in Tune-Up Meet
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville’s swim teams continued to show steady mid-season progress Tuesday in a four-team meet against East Central, Connersville and Warren Central at East Central High School. The meet featured a sprint-heavy format […]
Obituaries
Ruth Ann Schrand, 50, Sunman
Ruth Ann Schrand, 50, of Sunman, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on July 21, 1975, in Dearborn County, Indiana. She worked at B&G in Sunman, where she was […]
Obituaries
Mrs. Jane “Janie” Ellen (McRoberts) Smith
Mrs. Jane “Janie” Ellen (McRoberts) Smith, age 70, of Cross Plains, Indiana, entered this life on August 23, 1955 in Washington, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Burl Gordon and Maudie (Jones) McRoberts. […]
Obituaries
Mr. Robert Paul “Bob” “BK” Kitson
Mr. Robert Paul “Bob” “BK” Kitson, age 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana, entered this life on July 6, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of the late Gilbert August and Elaine (Striepling) Kitson. He […]
Local News
Brookville Keeps Same Leadership
(Brookville, IN) – Brookville Town Council opted for continuity during its mid-December meeting, retaining current leadership and reappointing department heads and outside representatives without changes. Council members selected John Estridge to continue serving as council […]
Local News
New Year’s Eve Snow Possible
(Batesville, IN) – Southeastern Indiana could see a brief period of light snow as residents head into New Year’s Eve, though forecasters say significant travel impacts are unlikely. The National Weather Service says a weak […]
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Batesville Sets 2026 Meetings
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville has released its official meeting schedule for city boards and commissions for 2026, outlining when residents can attend or watch public meetings throughout the year. City officials said […]
Local News
Appeals Court Sides w/State in Gun Case
(Indianapolis) — The Indiana Court of Appeals has unanimously dismissed a decades-old lawsuit filed by the City of Gary against firearm manufacturers and sellers, siding with the state and reinforcing Indiana’s authority over firearms-related litigation. […]