August 2026 – Page 3

BMS Volleyball Takes Two Over Greendale

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville Middle School volleyball went on the road and swept Greendale on Thursday evening. The Bulldog 8th graders won in three sets: 25-21 (BMS), 25-24 (G), 15-11 (BMS). “Lauren Ollier and Emma Campbell were both […]

BHS Girls Soccer Sweeps Greensburg

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville girls soccer swept Greensburg in varsity and JV play on Thursday. It was the Bulldogs over the Pirates in the varsity match, 9-0. Elia Wade, Addie Reding and Hailee Weisenbach scored two goals a […]

Our Hospice Earns Five-Star Rating

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

(Columbus, IN) – Our Hospice of South Central Indiana has received a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, recognizing the organization among the highest-rated hospices in the nation for patient […]

Student-Led Effort Leads to Upgrades

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

(Oldenburg, IN) – A project that began with a vision from Oldenburg Academy students is now providing a new recreational opportunity for residents of the Village of Spires and the surrounding community. OA students Emily […]

In Memoriam: Don Weigel

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville is mourning the passing of Don Weigel. The former fire chief passed away last Sunday at UC Medical Center at the age of 95. Weigel served the community […]

Local News

Disaster Intake Centers Available in Metamora, Laurel

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

(Metamora/Laurel, IN) – Survivors of this month’s severe storms and floods will be able to meet directly with state, county and FEMA teams at Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRIC) starting today (Friday, August 28). One […]

Sports Daily Digest August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville girls soccer swept Greensburg in varsity and JV play on Thursday. It was the Bulldogs over the Pirates in the varsity match, 9-0. Elia Wade, Addie Reding and Hailee Weisenbach scored two goals a […]

Beverly “Bev” Hahn, 84, Greensburg

August 27, 2026 Porter Oliger Pearson

Beverly “Bev” Hahn, 84, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on August 25, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Alcienia (Stockton) […]

Gary F. Swegman, 79, Greensburg

August 27, 2026 Porter Oliger Pearson

Gary F. Swegman, 79, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born on November 1, 1946, in Greensburg, Indiana, to Fred and June (Moore) […]

OPINION: Somehow, Dolly Seemed Permanent

August 27, 2026 Brent Lee

There are some people you know are going to die someday, but you don’t really believe it. Dolly Parton was one of those people. Maybe it’s because she had already been famous for longer than […]

Donald C. Weigel

August 27, 2026 Weigel Funeral Home

Donald C. Weigel, 95, of Batesville, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1930, in Batesville, to William and Mary (Tekulve) Weigel. Don spent […]

Kenneth Richard Kruse, 81, Batesville

August 27, 2026 Meyers Funeral Home

Kenneth Richard Kruse, age 81, of Batesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1944, in Batesville, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Thelma (Shouse) Kruse. […]