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Month: February 2026
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Sports Daily Digest February 3, 2026
UPDATE: For updated info on schedule changes for sectionals with area teams competing, check out this story. The IHSAA girls state basketball tournament is scheduled to tip off tonight and, weather permitting, we have a […]
Local News
Free Concerts Announced at Rebekah
(Greensburg, IN) – A summer tradition returns to Greensburg in 2026, with four free concerts scheduled at the Rebekah Park Amphitheater as part of the Napoleon State Bank DECCO Summer Concert Series. Organizers announced the […]
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Casino Move, Med Debt Relief, Eskenazi Dies
Rising Sun casino could move; nearby gaming venues brace for impact (Indianapolis) — A proposal allowing relocation of Indiana’s Rising Sun casino has passed a key legislative vote and now moves to the Senate for […]
Obituaries
James Lancaster, 83, Milan
James Lancaster, 83, of Milan passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. James was born on Saturday, July 25, 1942, in Adams County, Ohio; son of […]
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Schools Sought for Summer Meals
(Indianapolis) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is calling on schools and community organizations to help combat childhood hunger by participating in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). With school out of session, […]
Obituaries
Kathy A. Miller, 76, Sunman
With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Kathy Ann Miller, age 76, of Sunman and longtime resident of Brookville, Indiana. Kathy passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving […]
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Baylor Foundation Grants Available
(Milan, IN) – The Chester and Ruth Baylor Family Foundation reminds area non-profits of the upcoming deadline for applications for the 2026 grant cycle. Applications are now being accepted and are due by 5 p.m. […]
Obituaries
Michael Glen Webb, 65, Milan
**UPDATED SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS** Michael Glen Webb, 65, of Milan passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Michael was born on Monday, September 5, 1960, in Galax, Virginia; son of Coy and Gillian (Powell) Webb. […]
Local Sports
Frosh Claim 3rd Straight EIAC Title
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Batesville boys 9th grade basketball team won the EIAC Freshman Tournament for the third straight year with wins on Saturday over Connersville and East Central. The Bulldogs downed the Spartans in […]
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BHS Girls Swimming Sectional Prep
The Batesville girls swim team will compete in the IHSAA sectional at East Central this week, and are entering the postseason after showing steady improvement throughout the latter half of the regular season, according to […]
Local Sports
ND 8th Grade Wins MHC Tournament
North Decatur 8th grade boys basketball won the Mid-Hoosier Conference (MHC) Tournament with a pair of wins on Saturday. The Chargers knocked off Morristown 59-39 in the semifinals. Jake Whitaker led ND with 16 points […]