Obituaries
Lisa Crail
Lisa Anne (Herrmann) Crail was born on April 7, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the youngest of 9 children born to Gilbert & Jeanne Herrmann and graduated from Mother of Mercy High School. Lisa […]
Year: 2025
Obituaries
Jon M. Graue, 87, Greensburg
Jon M. Graue, 87, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Columbus, Indiana. Born on May 30, 1938, in Greensburg, Jon was the son of Clifford and Effie (Brown) Graue. He […]
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Health Officials Urge Caution After WNV Detected in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Ripley County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Ripley County have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Two pools tested […]
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Arthur Robert McCullough, 94 of Westport
Arthur Robert McCullough, 94, of Westport, passed away at 7:06 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Our Hospice inpatient facility in Columbus. He was born October 15, 1930, in Decatur County, the son of […]
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Sorority Donates to Batesville Parks
(Batesville, IN) – Beta Sigma Phi sorority members recently donated a check to Batesville City Parks and Recreation for a new picnic bench-type table for the Liberty Park gazebo, which will help replace an older […]
Local Sports
BHS Girls Golf Finishes Ninth at IHSAA State Preview
Batesville girls golf finished ninth at Monday’s IHSAA State Preview at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The Bulldogs as a team shot a 351. They were led individually by senior Ava South, who carded […]
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Nine GCHS Students Earn CNA License Through Summer Program
(Greensburg, IN) – Nine Greensburg Community High School (GCHS) students earned Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licenses through a summer course. The students participated in an accelerated Summer CNA program which involved more than 70 hours […]
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Decatur Co. Democrats Schedule Caucus
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Democratic Party has scheduled a caucus for 6 p.m. on August 25 at 114 E. Washington Street in Greensburg to elect a new Vice Chair. Those who are […]
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Batesville Council Holds First Reading on ’26 Salary Ordinances
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council held first readings on a pair of 2026 salary ordinances Monday night. One was for employee salaries and hourly rates, while the other pertains to elected officials. Clerk-Treasurer Paul […]
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Local, State Police Increasing Impaired Driving Patrols Heading Into Labor Day
(Southeastern IN) – Local law enforcement and Indiana State Police plan to increase patrols and impaired driving enforcement over the next few weeks heading into the Labor Day holiday. Cops will beef up patrols and […]
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Police Blotter 8/11/25
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Daily Sports Digest August 12, 2025
Batesville girls golf finished ninth at Monday’s IHSAA State Preview at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The Bulldogs as a team shot a 351. Individually, Ava Smith carded a 78 to lead Batesville. A […]