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Police Blotter 7/8/25
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Year: 2025
Local News
Sports Daily Digest July 9, 2025
The National Federation of State High School Associations announced on Tuesday that a double first base will be required in high school baseball games starting in 2027. The Indianapolis-based organization says the move is being […]
Brent's Blog
OPINION: Riley, The Lost Poem
I’ve been a lifelong fan of James Whitcomb Riley, the beloved “Hoosier Poet,” so when I stumbled across the news that a previously unpublished handwritten poem of his has surfaced—thanks to a Chicago-based coin dealer selling a […]
Obituaries
Randy Boggs, 66
Randy Boggs, 66, of Greensburg passed away July 2, 2025. Born to his loving parents, Janet and Richard Boggs, Randy was raised with strong values and a generous heart. A proud graduate of Laurel High […]
Brent's Blog
OPINION: Double First Base — the Right Call
Beginning in 2027, high school baseball will require a double first base—a split base with one half in fair territory and the other in foul. The goal? Player safety, first and foremost. The National Federation […]
Obituaries
Rita Angela Brockman
Rita Angela Brockman, age 94 of Oldenburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. Born May 10, 1931, in Batesville, she is the daughter of Andrew and Catherine […]
Garage Sales
25140 W County Line Rd., Sunman
Friday, July 11th- 8:00AM-5:00PM Saturday, July 12th- 8:00AM-1:00PM 3 Family Yard Sale Items of Interest: Clothing: Young Women’s, Baby, Maternity Kids Games Puzzles Books Home Decor Maytag Washer
Garage Sales
2325 E State Road 48, Osgood
Thursday, July 10th- 9:00AM-4:00PM Friday, July 11th- 9:00AM-4:00PM Collectible & Antique Sale 6 miles south of Batesville just off State Road 129 about a half of a mile Items of Interest: Wine Press Brass Torch […]
4-H Decatur
Leising Invites Constituents to Meet Her at Decatur County Fair
(Decatur County, IN) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) is inviting constituents to join her at the Decatur County Fair to discuss Indiana’s new laws, budget and other topics on Sunday, July 13, immediately after […]
Local News
Rising Sun Regional Foundation Awards $244K in New Grants
(Rising Sun, IN) – The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $244,300 in new grants in the second quarter of 2025. These grants included: Batesville Fire and Rescue, $30,000 for extrication equipment; […]
Local News
Brookville Lake Marking 50 Years
(Franklin/Union Counties, IN) – A ceremony will be held on Friday, July 25 at 1 p.m. to celebrate 50 years of Brookville Lake. The event will take place at the Overlook Recreation Area. You’re asked […]
Local Sports
Clark Returns to Fever Practice
Caitlin Clark returned to practice for the Indiana Fever on Monday. It was the first time she’d practiced since injuring her groin. She has missed the last five games. Clark worked a lot with Aari […]