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Obituaries

Sr. Jan Kroeger OSF

December 18, 2025 Weigel Funeral Home

Sister Jan Kroeger, age 88, of the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana, died on December 7, 2025, at the Motherhouse in Oldenburg, Indiana. Born Margaret Mary Kroeger on October 6, 1937, in Cincinnati, […]

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Target Coming to Harrison, Ohio

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Harrison, OH) – A community on the Ohio side of the state line has landed a nationally-known retailer. Target is the first confirmed tenant in a new retail development in Harrison. City Council voted this […]

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Short-term Closure on S.R. 56 Postponed

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ohio County, IN) – A short-term closure of State Road 56 between Hartford Pike and Old State Road 56 in Ohio County for a culvert replacement project has been postponed. The closure was previously scheduled […]

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Andre Named Franklin Co. Lilly Scholar

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Congratulations to Franklin County High School senior Austin Andre. He’s the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient for Franklin County. Andre will receive four years of full tuition to the Indiana […]

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Student Entrepreneurs Pitch Big Ideas at 2025 D.I.C.E Challenge

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The 2025 D.I.C.E. Challenge – Student Pitch Competition brought together some of the region’s brightest young minds to compete in an exciting entrepreneurial showcase. Hosted by Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership […]

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Indiana Youth Group Says Gratitude Cuts Kid Stress

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana child advocates say one simple shift can help kids feel more joy and less stress during the busy holiday season. The Indiana Youth Institute urges families to focus less on gifts and […]

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Wreaths Across Ripley County Honors Local Veterans

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Wreaths Across America Day took place Saturday, December 13 at 4,600 participating locations across the country. Our nation’s heroes were remembered as over two million volunteers helped place more than 2.7 […]

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RR Tracks Receive Long-Awaited Repairs

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Councilman Derrick Cox took to social media Wednesday to say the railroad tracks at the entrance to Hillindale Commons off State Road 46 are getting long-awaited repairs. Cox says CSX […]

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Police Blotter 12/17/25

December 18, 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  

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Sports Daily Digest December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025 Tom Snape

South Ripley throttled Shawe Memorial 78-29 in boys basketball last night. Raider sophomore Eli Gilpin led all scorers with 24 points. Junior Drew Volz added 15 for the Green and White. South Ripley improves to […]

Obituaries

Mr. Samuel Lewis “Sam” Ralston

December 17, 2025 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. Samuel Lewis “Sam” Ralston, age 87, of Carrollton, Ohio, entered this life on August 24, 1938, in Madison, Indiana. He was the son of the late Samuel Lewis Ralston, Sr. and Mary Louise (Shaw) […]

Local Sports

Batesville, Greensburg Battle at Dual Swim Meet

December 17, 2025 Tom Snape

Batesville traveled to Greensburg on Tuesday night for a varsity dual meet, gaining valuable race experience against a deep Pirates squad. Greensburg earned the team victories with final scores of 112–56 on the women’s side […]

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