Obituaries
Tyler G. Smith, 35, Connersville
Tyler Gene Smith, 35, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Connersville area, he was a devoted husband and father who took pride in his work and found real joy […]
Month: May 2026
Local News
Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dover
(Dover, IN) – INDOT is scheduled to close part of State Road 1 in Dover on or after Monday, June 1, to complete a pipe replacement project. The closure will take place just north of […]
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Main Street Launches Shoe Drive
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Main Street has launched a shoe drive fundraiser to help raise money for community events such as Touch-A -Truck, Batesville Music Bash, The Holiday Tree Lighting, and more. Main Street will […]
Local Sports
SR Baseball Falls at Southwestern
Southwestern downed visiting South Ripley 7-2 in varsity baseball on Friday. Offensive leaders for the Raiders were: Gabe Stone – 2 for 3, single, double, walk, RBI, run. Ethan Schmaltz – 1 for 4, single, […]
Local Sports
BHS JV Baseball Pounds Madison
Max Meyer drove in five runs on two hits to lead Batesville JV baseball past Madison 18-5 on Friday at the Dawg Pound. Meyer went 2 for 4 at the plate and drove in three […]
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BPD Hits the Roof for Special Olympics
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Police officers raised around $2,200 during Friday’s Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics Indiana. This year’s amount surpassed last year’s total, which was $2,000. The Batesville Police Department was […]
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One Dearborn Touts Year of Growth
(Dearborn County, IN) – One Dearborn is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of major new investment, community momentum, and expanded regional reach across Dearborn County. The report […]
Local News
INDOT Updates SR 46 Bridge Project
(Dearborn County, IN) – INDOT is updating progress on the State Road 46 bridge project over the Whitewater River in Dearborn County. The agency says steel rehabilitation, painting and bridge deck replacements have been completed […]
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Police Blotter 5/17/26
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Police Blotter 5/16/26
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Police Blotter 5/15/26
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Sports Daily Digest May 18, 2026
The Guardians beat the Reds 10-3 in the series wrap up in Cleveland as heard yesterday on WRBI. The Reds lose two out of three games in the series. Cleveland hit six home runs off […]