Obituaries
Curtis Upchurch, 72, Canaan
Omer Curtis Upchurch, 72, of Canaan passed away at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home. He was born at Monticello in Wayne County, Kentucky on March 23, 1952, the son of Herbie […]
Year: 2025
Local Sports
Batesville JV Wins On The Road vs. Rushville
Rushville, IN – The Bulldogs JV had an EIAC matchup ahead of them on the road versus the Rushville Lions. Batesville quickly jumped out to an 11-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and […]
Local Sports
7th Grade Lady Cardinals Claim First Win
Batesville, IN – After a few losses, the Lady Cardinals stayed determined to get their first win of the season and hopefully get the ball rolling and start a win streak. They faced off against North […]
Local Sports
OA Freshman Swimmer Qualifies for Sectional Final
Oldenburg, IN – The Oldenburg Twisters traveled to Columbus North High School on Saturday to participate in the star studded swim sectional, highlighted by several large schools. The Columbus North Sectional is often referred to […]
Obituaries
Rachael Danielle Barnes, 39
Racheal Danielle Barnes, 39, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1985 in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Randal and Tonya (Reed) Morris. On July 11, 2004 […]
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Milan HS Parent Meeting Next Week
(Milan, IN) – Milan High School will host an 8th grade scheduling night on Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. This is for parents of students who will be freshmen during the […]
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Underground Storage Tank Incident in Ripley County This Week
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Health Department says a leak was discovered this week at an underground storage tank site in the Milan area. Officials say the department was notified that regulated substances […]
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Leising Meets with ABATE Members
(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with members of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) from Decatur County for their 2025 ABATE Day this week at the Statehouse. ABATE is a nonprofit organization […]
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Zimmerman’s Unlicensed Drivers Accountability Measure Moves to Senate
(Statehouse) – The Indiana House has passed State Rep. Alex Zimmerman’s (R-North Vernon) bill enhancing criminal penalties for unlicensed drivers. Under current law, operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license is a Class C misdemeanor, which can be […]
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Death Penalty Bill Under Consideration
(Statehouse) – A bill has been filed this legislative session that would abolish the death penalty on the state level. Many religious groups, especially the Catholic church, are supporting the measure. The bill was filed […]
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Public Transportation Merger Paused
(Brookville, IN) – The planned regional consolidation of smaller transportation agencies is on hold. Franklin County Public Transportation director Missy Ratz recently told county commissioners that the move could be paused for up to a […]
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Overnight Warming Station Opening
(Greensburg, IN) – Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills in the forecast Sunday night into Monday have prompted the Decatur County Health Department to open an overnight warming station for those who need to come […]