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Police Blotter 9/15/25
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Year: 2025
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Sports Daily Digest September 16, 2025
Oldenburg Academy boys soccer knocked off Rising Sun 3-1 at the Graveyard on Monday. It’s Twisters coach Ken Getz’ 200th career win. Adam Weber, Rylan Hill and Connor Holder scored goals for OA. Goalkeeper Ryan […]
Obituaries
Michael Patrick “Mike” Patterson
Michael Patrick “Mike” Patterson, age 64 of Hamburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born September 23, 1960, in Batesville, Indiana, he is the son of Robert […]
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David Ross Faulkner, 84, Greensburg, Indiana
David Ross Faulkner, 84, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born September 29, 1940, in Westport, Indiana, David was the first child of Charles Ross and Gene Stratton (Porter) Faulkner. He was […]
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David Ralph Barrett, 63, Sunman
David Ralph Barrett, known to his listeners as “Tom Bigbee,” hung up his headphones for the last time on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on February 18, 1962, […]
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Tyson Fund Grants Distributed to Versailles Non-Profits
(Versailles, IN) – A total of $667,700 was awarded to 11 non-profit organizations in the Versailles area at the 169th birthday celebration for “Uncle Jim” Tyson on Sunday in the Tyson Methodist Church sanctuary. The […]
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Batesville Utility Begins Gas Leak Survey
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Water and Gas Utility is conducting a gas leak survey in the southwest and downtown areas of the city, starting today (Monday). Two men are walking and using a utility […]
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Fall National Night Out, Drug Take Back Event Set for Next Month
(Oldenburg, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Oldenburg Police Department, and Stayin’ Alive LCC are partnering to host a fall edition of National Night Out and a drug take back event on Tuesday, October […]
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RCCF Awards $12,000 in Grants to Local Food Pantries
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $12,000 in grants to combat food insecurity. These grants are in response to the growing need for assistance […]
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Moores Hill Man Convicted of Dealing Methamphetamine, Cocaine
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – A Moores Hill man could spend more than 50 years in prison after a jury in Dearborn County convicted him of dealing methamphetamine and cocaine. Forty-nine-year-old Jerole Adams was accused of dealing […]
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Electrical Short Causes Booth Fire on Friendship Main Street
(Friendship, IN) – An electrical short in lighting is being blamed for touching off a vendor booth fire on the 5900 block of Friendship Main Street (State Road 62) that occurred Sunday morning around 2:50. […]
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Mysterious Odor Reported in Batesville
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Police Department fielded a number of calls late Saturday morning about a strong odor in the city. Callers described it as being similar to rotten eggs, sulfur, manure or chemicals. […]