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Sports Daily Digest January 27, 2025
Class 3A #1 Greensburg goes to 19-0 after knocking off Batesville 64-45 in girls basketball heard Saturday afternoon on WRBI. The Pirates are 6-0 in the EIAC while the Bulldogs drop to 14-8 overall and […]
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Girls Basketball State Tourney Reaches Golden Milestone
The 50th year of the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament is a celebration of athletes who have competed fiercely, fans who have supported passionately, and communities that have embraced the spirit of basketball in every […]
Obituaries
James ‘Jim’ Louis Dreyer, 87 of Batesville
After a seven-year battle following his severe stroke suffered on January 4, 2018, Jim Dreyer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Saint Andrews Health Campus on Friday, January 24, 2025. James ‘Jim’ Louis Dreyer […]
Obituaries
Julian “Jerry” Robert Schene
Julian “Jerry” Robert Schene, age 86, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was born to Robert and Helen (Cook) Schene on July 10, 1938. Jerry married Jeanne (Kohlman) Schene on October […]
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Sports Daily Digest January 25, 2025
Batesville knocked off Franklin County 51-36 in boys basketball heard last night on WRBI. The Bulldogs improve to 6-7 overall and 1-2 in the EIAC; the Wildcats fall to 5-10 and 0-6. In other games, […]
Obituaries
Frank L. Clark
Frank Lee Clark, age 92 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born October 3, 1932, he is the son of Charles […]
Obituaries
Ronald P. Abplanalp
Ronald Paul Abplanalp, age 84 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Born July 12, 1940, in Batesville, he is the son of Harry J. […]
Local Sports
Batesville Dominates in 3-Way Dual Meet
The Batesville Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Jennings County on Thursday for a 3-way dual meet, also featuring Paoli. The Bulldogs showcased their strength, coming out on top in both matchups. Batesville began the evening […]
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Batesville and Milan Split Two Meets
Thursday evening marked the final regular-season meet for local high school swim teams. Originally scheduled to take place at Southwestern (Hanover) High School, the meet was relocated to Milan due to ongoing pool renovations. The […]
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Lady Chargers Fall to Southwestern
The North Decatur 7th Grade Lady Chargers faced a tough matchup on Thursday night, traveling to Southwestern for their third game of the week. A slow start and a strong inside presence from Southwestern proved […]
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JV Lady Bulldogs Dominate Rushville
The JV Lady Bulldogs hit the road Thursday night and delivered an impressive performance, defeating the Rushville Lions 43-23. Maggie Jelenik and Leah Meyer led the charge for Batesville, scoring 8 points each to pace […]