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Sports Daily Digest May 6, 2026
The Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 3-2 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field in a game heard last night on WRBI. Michael Busch’s single under the glove of Elly De La Cruz in the bottom […]
Month: May 2026
Obituaries
Gary Leo “Poco” Vogelsang
Gary Leo “Poco” Vogelsang, age 71 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at The Chateau in Batesville. Born April 17, 1955, in Batesville, he is the son of Marvin and Mary […]
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Evelyn Stevenson
Evelyn L. Stevenson, 63, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on May 3, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1962, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to James and Kathryn […]
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Jo Ann Kent
Jo Ann Kent, age 87, passed away on May 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at North Park Nursing Center in Evansville, Indiana. Jo Ann was born on August 3, 1938, in Aurora, Indiana, to the […]
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BHS Tennis Splits vs. Jennings Co, Shawe
The Batesville girls varsity tennis team went 1-1 on on Saturday. Jennings County got past the Bulldogs 3-2. Batesville continued its strong doubles play. Ava Walsman and Grace Walter were winners at No. 1, while […]
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BMS, SLS Golf Compete in Four-Way
Madison claimed a middle school golf four-way match with Batesville, St. Louis and Shelbyville on Monday evening at North Branch Golf Course. It was the Cubs 184; the Golden Bears 206; the Bulldogs 208, and […]
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BHS Golf Wins Tri-Match on Sr Night
Batesville golf won a three-way match with Franklin County and Greensburg at Hillcrest Golf and County Club Monday evening. It was the Bulldogs 151; the Wildcats 174, and the Pirates 188. Batesville’s Cooper Phebus earned […]
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Milan Baseball Run Rules SR
Milan run ruled South Ripley 12-2 in varsity baseball on Monday. Top offensive performers for the Raiders were: Gabe Stone 2 for 4; Double; Single; Run. Ethan Schmaltz 2 for 4; Double; Single. Mason McNew […]
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BHS Baseball Knocks Off Lawrenceburg
Batesville topped Lawrenceburg 5-1 in varsity baseball Monday night at the Dawg Pound. Brayden Maple pitched six scoreless innings of two-hit baseball, striking out four and walking four to get the win. At the plate, […]
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Ivy Tech Graduation Takes Place Friday
(Lawrenceburg/Batesville, IN) – Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg/Batesville will celebrate its graduating Class of 2026 at its commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center (91 Walnut St. in […]
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Property Taxes Due Next Week
(Versailles, IN) – Ripley County Treasurer Lisa Vestal reminds you that the spring property tax installment is due on Monday, May 11. The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through […]
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BCEF Seeks Board Member Applicants
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is seeking community members invested in education to serve on its board of directors. The BCEF board guides the strategic initiatives of the nonprofit that supports […]