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Police Blotter 4/30/25
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Year: 2025
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Sports Daily Digest May 1, 2025
Franklin County rolled over North Decatur 13-0 in JV softball last evening. The Wildcats scored seven runs in the 2nd inning. North Decatur blanked Edinburgh 6-0 in junior high softball. South Decatur won both the […]
Obituaries
Franklin Donald Huber, age 92, of Sunman
Franklin Donald Huber, age 92, of Sunman, Indiana, was born on March 4, 1933, at the family farm. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mable Smith Huber. Frank was drafted into the […]
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New Faces, Fresh Energy: Fever Gear Up for Preseason Opener vs. Mystics
The Indiana Fever continue to break in their new players on the roster as they inch closer to their WNBA preseason debut. Sophie Cunningham was beaming after practice at training camp on Tuesday. She is […]
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Haliburton’s Heroics, OT Thriller
The Indiana Pacers trailed most of the way in Game Five of their first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, they show resilience as they battled back to force overtime, and eventually take the […]
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ORVC Report for April 21-26
Congratulations are in order for several local track and field athletes who were named ORVC performers of the week. Jac-Cen-Del’s James Pardhanni and South Ripley’s Mason Bascom share boys performer of the week honors. Alexa […]
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BHS Hosting Summer Choral, Vocal Camp
(Batesville, IN) – All area children from grades 3 to 12 are invited to participate in a choral and vocal music camp at Batesville High School (BHS) in early June. The camp will provide lessons […]
Obituaries
Richard Leo Hellmich, 88
HELLMICH, Richard Leo passed away at his home on April 28, 2025, surrounded by loving members of his family and holding the hand of his beloved wife. He was born on February 4, 1937, in […]
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Women Investing in Ripley County’s Future
(Ripley County, IN) – On April 22nd the Ripley County Community Foundation’s initiative, the Women’s Giving Circle, warmly welcomed guests to a luncheon celebrating philanthropy and rallying support for programs addressing issues that predominantly affect […]
Obituaries
Audrey G. Bovard, 80
Audrey G. Bovard, 80, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg, IN. Audrey was born in Ohio County, IN on October 15, 1944, a daughter […]
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Pratt Named Decatur Co. Democratic Party Chair
(Greensburg, IN) – The Decatur County Democratic Party Central Committee has appointed John Pratt as the new County Chair. Pratt is a retired school teacher, local historian, and author. In his new position, Pratt says […]
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IN First Lady Announces Book Fundraiser
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun has announced a fundraising initiative to expand and sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across the state. In an announcement on Tuesday, Braun said it establishes a public-private […]