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Police Blotter 7/20/26
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Month: July 2026
Local News
Sports Daily Digest July 21, 2026
The Reds were blanked 8-0 by the Mariners in the opener of a three-game series in Seattle heard late last night on WRBI. The Mariners snapped a scoreless tie when they plated an unearned run […]
4-H Ripley
4-H Ripley Co. Fair Report for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Tuesday’s schedule at the Ripley County Fair features livestock shows, family activities and another night of grandstand racing. The Llama and Alpaca Show begins at 9 a.m., while exhibit halls will be open from noon […]
Local Sports
Palou Inches Closer to 4th Straight Title
One day after his native Spain won the FIFA World Cup, Alex Palou’s path to another championship cup – the Astor Challenge Cup – became considerably shorter after his victory Monday in the Borchetta Bourbon […]
Obituaries
Mark Richmond, 76, Versailles
Mark Richmond, 76, of Versailles passed Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home. He was born in Milan on November 13, 1949, the son of Vern and Isabel Hooton Richmond. Survivors include his daughters; Heather […]
Obituaries
Sister Jean Alice McGoff
Sister Jean Alice McGoff, age 97, of Oldenburg, Indiana was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the second of three children. She is the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Nee: Doyle) McGoff and they preceded her in […]
Obituaries
Cyril Joseph Duerstock, age 89 Napoleon
Cyril Joseph Duerstock, age 89, of Napoleon, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2026, on his farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 4, 1937, in Millhousen, Indiana, the son of […]
What's Happening
Return of The Biggest Bloomer!
The GIANT VEGGIE CONTEST sponsored by 5 Oaks Lawn and Garden Center is back! Think you’ve grown the largest sunflower bloom, watermelon, potato, cabbage, or tomato this year? Complete your entry and check them in […]
Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Luers Norfleet, 88
Dorothy Mae Luers Norfleet, born on December 16, 1937, in Batesville, Indiana, passed away July 5, 2026. She married William “Bill” Norfleet on May 3, 1956 and he preceded her in death on November 29, […]
Local News
Main St in Batesville Closure
(Batesville, IN) – INDOT says Main Street/State Road 229 in Batesville between Catherine and George streets will be closed on Thursday, July 23 for patching work. The work is expected to last a few hours, […]
Local News
National Night Out in Batesville Aug 5
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Police and Fire departments and the Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville will host National Night Out on Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Liberty Park. It’s a free, […]
4-H Ripley
4-H Royalty Crowned at Ripley Co Fair
(Osgood, IN) – The Ripley County Fair officially opened Sunday evening with the opening ceremony, which included the traditional ribbon cutting, the banner parade, and the crowning of the 4-H King and Queen. Miss Ripley […]