October 2026 – Page 5

Ms. Tonya Lynn Skirvin of Vevay, IN

October 20, 2026 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Ms. Tonya Lynn Skirvin, age 48, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on September 20, 1978 in Madison, Indiana. She was the daughter of William Carroll “Bill” Skirvin and Delores Ann (Mulder) Heitz. She was […]

ISP Versailles Hosts Drug Take Back Day

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – The Indiana State Police Versailles Post will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this Saturday, October 24 for Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The goal of the initiative is to prevent […]

Police Blotter 10/19/26

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Public Safety: Arrests Decatur County Public Safety: Incidents Decatur County Public Safety: Fire Decatur County Public Safety: EMS

BPS Kicks off ’26-27 Art on Main Program

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The first mural in the Batesville Community Education Foundation’s (BCEF) 2026-27 Art on Main student art program in downtown Batesville has been installed for public viewing on the side of the Simons […]

A Record Year for GFD Chili Supper

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – It was a record year for the Greensburg Fire Department chili supper. Firefighters served more than 60 gallons of chili, along with hot dogs and peanut butter-and-honey sandwiches. The department raised nearly […]

Renewed Focus on Kids’ Physical Health

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana children are facing some troubling health trends, including rising obesity rates among the state’s youngest kids. The Indiana Youth Institute is putting physical wellness at the center of a new series examining […]

Milling, Paving Schedule Adjusted

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville and DS Construction Services say the previously announced milling and paving schedule has been revamped. According to the city and the construction company, the schedule now is as […]

Sports Daily Digest October 20, 2026

October 20, 2026 Tom Snape

Oldenburg Academy soccer players Connor Holder and Claire Niese have been selected First Team All-District 3 by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association. The Twisters’ Sophia Leising was named to the All-District 3 Second Team. And […]

Connie Marie Ragle, age 67 of Metamora

October 19, 2026 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Connie Marie Ragle (Fuchs), 67, of Metamora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was a partner, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to her family and community left […]

Anna Mae Callahan

October 19, 2026 Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home

Anna Mae (Dierckman) Callahan, 89, of St. Leon, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Born in her family home and raised in Sunman, Anna Mae graduated from Sunman High School in 1955. She […]

Colts Fire GM Ballard

October 19, 2026 Tom Snape

After 1 playoff win and 0 division titles across 10 years, Chris Ballard’s reign as general manager of the Colts has come to an end. On Monday morning, Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired Ballard, who […]

Charlene Cleghorn

October 19, 2026 Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home

Charlene Cleghorn, 73 years of Bright, IN, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Many will fondly remember “Miss Charlene” or “Miss Leney” as their favorite babysitter. For many children growing up […]