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Police Blotter 4/9/25
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Year: 2025
Local News
IDOH Confirms Five New Measles Cases
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed five additional cases of measles in Indiana, bringing the total to six in 2025. The newly reported cases are three minors and two adults […]
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Second Ripley County Tornado Confirmed
(Ripley County, IN) – The National Weather Service confirms a second tornado – an EF-1 twister – touched down east of Napoleon and southwest of Sunman shortly after 8 p.m. on March 30. The tornado […]
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ICYMI: Batesville Welcomes New Police Chief
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville released the following statement on Mike Manus’ recent promotion to Police Chief: : “Batesville is a city that takes pride in its own, and today marks an exciting […]
Local Sports
Milan Summer Swim Program Accepting Registrations
(Milan, IN) – Milan Aquatics is now accepting summer swim team registrations online. Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, the summer swim program offers fantastic opportunities for all. You can register […]
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Sports Daily Digest April 10, 2025
Union County bested North Decatur 17-4 in varsity softball yesterday. The Patriots scored seven runs on seven hits in the bottom of the 2nd inning and never looked back. The Chargers are scheduled to visit […]
Obituaries
Michael L. Ellison II, 42, Osgood
Michael L. Ellison II, 42, of Osgood passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home. Michael was born on Thursday, November 18, 1982, in Owosso, Michigan; son of Venette and Troy Burkhart, and […]
Obituaries
Betty Jean Cott, age 91 of Kansas, formerly of Sunman
Betty Jean Cott, 91, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her home. She was born November 12, 1933 in Sunman, IN, the daughter of Fitzhugh and Jeanette (Morrison) Creech. Betty graduated […]
Local Sports
North Decatur Girls Track Starts Strong
The North Decatur Girls Varsity Track team started off their season with a 1st place finish against South Decatur and Rushville. First place finishers included; Sarah Moeller in High Jump with a mark of 4’8”. […]
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Oldenburg Baseball Prevails On Opening Day
Oldenburg, IN – It was a chilly, yet very sunny day for opening day at Liberty Park where the Oldenburg Twisters hosted the Waldron Mohawks in game 1 of the year. Waldron opened the scoring in […]
Local News
Closure Planned on State Road 62 in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – INDOT contractor 5 Star Company, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 62 in Ripley County about three miles west of Friendship on or after Friday, April 11, to complete a […]
Obituaries
Herbert H. Halcomb, 80, Metamora
Herbert Halcomb, age 80, of Metamora, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born February 18, 1945 in Blooming Grove, Indiana he was the son of […]