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Police Blotter 1/15/26
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Year: 2026
Local News
Sports Daily Digest January 16, 2026
Batesville held off Greensburg 58-51 in boys basketball heard last night on the Sports Voice. Brayden Maple led the Bulldogs with 18 points while teammate James Hughes added 16. The Pirates’ Andrew Bowman led all […]
Election - Decatur
Brunni Challenges Burkart
(Westport, IN) – Andrew David Brunni has announced his candidacy for Decatur County Council District 3, setting up a Republican primary race against incumbent Deanna Burkart. Brunni said he decided to run because he wants […]
Local Sports
Bulldogs Hold Off Pirates
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville built a third-quarter cushion, absorbed a strong Greensburg comeback, and made enough plays late Thursday night to earn a 58-51 Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference win over the Pirates. The Bulldogs improved […]
Local Sports
FC’s Bills Wrestling at State Meet
Franklin County High School senior Chloe Bills will compete in the IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Finals on Friday inside Corteva Fieldhouse at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Bills will compete in the 125-pound weight […]
Obituaries
Deloris Irene Brebberman, 87 of Batesville
Deloris Irene Brebberman, age 87 of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St. Andrews Health Care. The daughter of Alfred and Flora (Meyer) Thie was born on July 29, 1938, in Batesville. […]
Local News
Boot Scootin’ for a Cause
(Greensburg, IN) – One of Greensburg Meals on Wheels’ biggest fundraising traditions is back later this winter — and the organization’s director says it’s more important than ever. The annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser […]
Obituaries
Gerald Wayne Woliung
Gerald Wayne Woliung, 76, of Moores Hill, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of the late August Woliung Jr. and Ruby […]
Local News
Boosters Receive Grants, Host Showcase
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Music Boosters have been awarded a $4,000 Arts Project Support (APS) grant from the Indiana Arts Commission to support the administration of the 2026 Singers Showcase show choir invitational. In […]
Obituaries
Phyllis Marie (Jackson) Bischoff, 88
Phyllis Marie (Jackson) Bischoff passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Ripley Crossing. Phyllis was born on Monday, March 1, 1937, in Dillsboro; daughter of Leon and Edna (Warner) […]
Obituaries
William Edward “Ed” Nugent, 76-Westport
William Edward “Ed” Nugent, 76, of Westport, passed away 7:43 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Fred and Mary […]
Local News
GPD Remembers Former Chief
(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department announced the death of former Police Chief Keith Gay, remembering him as a longtime officer who served the city for years and led the department in the early […]