Local News
Gas Prices Trending Upward
(Statewide) – Gas prices are expected to go up again by Memorial Day weekend in Indiana. “I do believe that with some stations in Indianapolis below the $4 a gallon mark, we may see a […]
Month: May 2026
Local News
Versailles Firefighters Make Feline Rescue
(Versailles, IN) – Versailles firefighters made an important save when they assisted a family in town on Monday evening. Versailles Fire Rescue says responders used a thermal imaging camera to locate the family’s kitten, which […]
Election - Decatur
Two Decatur Co Vote Centers Eliminated
(Greensburg, IN) – The Decatur County Election Board has voted unanimously to eliminate two of the county’s vote centers. First Christian Church in Greensburg and the Letts Fire Department were removed by a 3-0 vote. […]
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Online Petition Calls for Preservation of Versailles State Park Lake
(Versailles, IN) – More than 2,000 people have signed an online petition that calls for preserving the Versailles State Park Lake. Petition organizers say insufficient funding and maintenance have put the lake at risk. “The […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 5/19/26
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Sports Daily Digest May 20, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park in a game heard last night on WRBI. The win evens the series at a game a piece and snaps the Reds […]
Obituaries
Joseph William “Joe” Smith, 95, Aurora
Joseph William “Joe” Smith, 95, of Aurora passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at The Waters of Dillsboro. Joe was born on Thursday, May 14, 1931, in Lawrenceburg; son of Stanley and Martha (Powell) Smith. […]
Obituaries
Duane “Wink” Rauch, age 74 of St. Peter
Duane Thomas Rauch, lovingly known as “Wink” to most and “Chief” to his family, was born on October 22, 1951, to Joseph and Wilma “Joan” Rauch (née Wallpe). He graduated from Brookville High School with […]
Brent's Blog
OPINION: 500 Miles. A Lifetime in the Making
There’s a Sunday every year that I refuse to miss. Doesn’t matter what’s on the calendar, what the weather is doing, or what anyone else has planned. The last Sunday in May is spoken for. […]
Obituaries
Laura Lynn Sallada, 66
Laura Lynn Sallada, 66, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 26, 2026. Born on July 14, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, Laura devoted her life to faith, compassion, music, and […]
Obituaries
Jameson W. Friend, 33 of Greensburg
Jameson W. Friend, 33, of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly in Shelbyville on Friday May 15, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1992, in Greensburg, the son of Brian Friend and Suzette Williams. He was […]
Local Sports
SR Baseball Falls at Rising Sun
Rising Sun nipped visiting South Ripley 4-3 in varsity baseball on Monday evening. Offensive leaders for the Raiders were: Ethan Schmaltz – 3 for 4, 2 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases. Mason McNew – […]