Obituaries
Mr. Jerry Wayne Moore
Mr. Jerry Wayne Moore, age 57, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on May 13, 1968 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late William R. “Butch” Moore and Judith A. “Judy” […]
Month: April 2026
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 4/2/26
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Patterson Welcomes BHS Student
(Statehouse) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) welcomed Batesville resident Austin Balser to the Statehouse, where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session. Balser is a student at Batesville […]
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Fitness Open for Community Use
(Osgood, IN) – Jac-Cen-Del Community Schools says the newly-renovated fitness center at the Jr/Sr. High School is open for student, staff and community use from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April […]
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Versailles Named IMBA Trail Town
(Versailles, IN) – Versailles has been recognized as an International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Trail Town. The IMBA’s designation recognizes recognizes communities that understand how trails support economic vitality, community health, and outdoor access. “Trails […]
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Indiana Achieves Statewide Access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
(Statewide) – Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun says every child under age five across the state is now eligible to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana. Mrs. Braun […]
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Gov. Signs Bills Protecting Kids Online
(Statewide) – Governor Mike Braun signed two bills into law this week that he says will protect Hoosier kids from exploitation on social media and crack down on online predators (pictured). House Enrolled Act 1408 […]
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Decatur Co Updates Mitigation Plan
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County, in cooperation with the City of Greensburg and the towns of Millhousen, New Point, St. Paul, and Westport, have prepared an update to the Decatur County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP). […]
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Sports Daily Digest April 3, 2026
The Batesville Bulldogs dispatched the Rising Sun Shiners 13-3 in varsity baseball on Thursday. Carson Meyer homered and got the win on the mound. He gave up three unearned runs and one hit while striking […]
Local Sports
BHS Baseball Run Rules Rising Sun
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Bulldogs run ruled the Rising Sun Shiners 13-3 in the varsity baseball season opener on Thursday at the Dawg Pound. Carson Meyer led off the bottom of the 1st inning […]
Obituaries
Harvey Franke, 90 Napoleon
Harvey N. Franke, 90, of Napoleon passed away at 10:20 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born near Spades on March 17, 1936, the son of […]
Obituaries
Myrna Anne Strohmier, age 85 of Brookville
Myrna A. Strohmier, of Brookville, was born on May 30, 1940, in Franklin County, Indiana, the cherished daughter of the late Edward and Addie Strohmier (née Smith). Growing up as the youngest of six siblings, […]