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State Fair Report for Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Year: 2025
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OPINION: West Nile; A Local Heads-up
Today Ripley County health officials confirmed that a mosquito trapped in the county has tested positive for West Nile virus. The county and the Indiana Department of Health run routine mosquito trapping and testing this […]
Obituaries
Leslie Stewart, 86, Milan
Leslie Stewart was born on March 17, 1939, in the hills of Clay County, Kentucky, to Marion and Lula (Davidson) Stewart. He was welcomed to Glory in the early morning hours of August 8th, 2025, […]
Obituaries
John Scott Dougherty, 82, Columbus, Indiana
John Scott Dougherty, 82, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Columbus, Indiana. Born on January 3, 1943, John was a true citizen of the world, having lived in numerous places due to his upbringing […]
Local News
West Nile Virus Turns Up in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – Ongoing surveillance has determined that a mosquito in Ripley County has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Ripley County Health Department, along with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), […]
Local News
BTD Donates $25K to MMH Capital Campaign
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Tool and Die, a global supplier of precision metal-stamping components and assemblies, recently contributed a generous donation of $25,000 to support Margaret Mary Health Foundation’s capital campaign, “Ensuring Generations of Care.” […]
Local News
Milan Residents Vying for Title of “America’s Favorite Couple”
(Milan, IN) – Dave and Karen Simpkins of Milan have reached the quarterfinals of the America’s Favorite Couple Contest. Results are based on weekly voting, and the Simpkins have received enough votes to advance in […]
Local Sports
Power Breaks Penske Drought; Palou Claims Fourth Season Title
Will Power staked his claim to continue with Team Penske while Alex Palou secured his spot among the legends of the INDYCAR SERIES after a scintillating BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland presented by askROI on Sunday at […]
Local Sports
BHS’ Smith Medalist at New Albany
Batesville girls golf finished third at the New Albany Invitational on Saturday. As a team, the Bulldogs carded a 326. Individually, senior Ava Smith earned medalist honors by shooting an even par 71. Freshman Stella […]
Local News
Scenic Routes Seen at Kids Building Bikes Camp
(Metamora/Versailles, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership with Nine13Sports, hosted its fourth year of Kids Building Bikes Camp as part of their A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) […]
Local News
Braun Considering Special Session
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is considering the possibility of calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional district lines. This comes after Braun met with Vice President J.D. Vance and […]
Local News
Lowery Resigns as Indiana Higher Education Commissioner
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville resident Chris Lowery is stepping down as Commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), effective October 10. “Serving alongside Commission members and staff, Governor (Mike) Braun, (Education) Secretary (Dr. […]