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Heat Advisory Extended 24 Hours
(Southeastern IN) – The Heat Advisory that was issued earlier this week has been extended 24 hours. It is now set to expire at 8 p.m. Friday due to continued hot temperatures and high humidity, […]
Month: September 2026
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Police Blotter 9/2/26
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Sports Daily Digest September 3, 2026
Oldenburg Academy volleyball notched wins on back-to-back nights. The Twisters defeated Edinburgh 3-1 on Tuesday night, and knocked off Hauser on Wednesday, also in four sets. Ali Nobbe had 60 kills in the two matches […]
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The Festivals That Endure
There are certain things that tell you what time of year it is without ever looking at a calendar. The first really cold morning tells you winter is coming. The first night you hear cicadas […]
Obituaries
Miss Donna Jean Tinker, age 66, of Fairview, Indiana
Miss Donna Jean Tinker, age 66, of Fairview, Indiana, entered this life on September 17, 1959 in Jefferson County, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late, Robert William “Bob” and Gladys Ruth (Branham) […]
Obituaries
Thomas Anthony Stein
Thomas Anthony Stein, 76, of Annville, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born June 24, 1950, in Batesville, IN, son of the late William H. Stein, Sr. and […]
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Great Plains Merger Now Complete
(Southeastern IN) — The merger involving one of Southeastern Indiana’s major telecommunications providers is now complete. Todd Foje. (Photo Courtesy: Great Plains Communications) Great Plains Communications and Ritter Communications have officially combined to form Rightfiber, […]
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BMS Volleyball Sweeps Franklin Co
Batesville swept Franklin County in middle school volleyball. It was the Bulldogs over the Wildcats in 7th grade action, 25-11, 25-9. “Lila Wade, Chesney Placke, Cora Koehne, Kalli Craig, and Maddie Dole had good passing […]
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BHS, EC Split in Boys Tennis
Batesville and East Central split in boys tennis at St. Leon Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs won the varsity matchup 4-1. Varsity results: 1S Jevan Smith (B) lost to Bo Nobbe (EC) 4-6, 4-6 2S Carson […]
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BHS Takes Two at SD
Batesville girls soccer won two at South Dearborn on Tuesday. Hailee Weisenbach scored two goals in the Bulldogs 5-nil win in the varsity contest. Also finding the back of the net for BHS were Marley […]
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CG Slips Past BHS Girls Golf
Center Grove slipped past Batesville 182-187 in girls golf Tuesday evening at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club. Bulldog sophomore Stella Maple took medalist honors with a 39. Other individual scores for BHS were Alexis Gallagher, 43; […]
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ORVC Report for August 24-29
Congratulations to Jac-Cen-Del’s Brynlie Simon and Nautia Williams, who earned top honors in their respective sports in the latest ORVC Report. Simon is the Volleyball Player of the Week after she notched 43 kills, 12 […]