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Police Blotter 5/19/26
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Sports Daily Digest May 20, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park in a game heard last night on WRBI. The win evens the series at a game a piece and snaps the Reds […]
Obituaries
Joseph William “Joe” Smith, 95, Aurora
Joseph William “Joe” Smith, 95, of Aurora passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at The Waters of Dillsboro. Joe was born on Thursday, May 14, 1931, in Lawrenceburg; son of Stanley and Martha (Powell) Smith. […]
Obituaries
Duane “Wink” Rauch, age 74 of St. Peter
Duane Thomas Rauch, lovingly known as “Wink” to most and “Chief” to his family, was born on October 22, 1951, to Joseph and Wilma “Joan” Rauch (née Wallpe). He graduated from Brookville High School with […]
Brent's Blog
OPINION: 500 Miles. A Lifetime in the Making
There’s a Sunday every year that I refuse to miss. Doesn’t matter what’s on the calendar, what the weather is doing, or what anyone else has planned. The last Sunday in May is spoken for. […]
Obituaries
Laura Lynn Sallada, 66
Laura Lynn Sallada, 66, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 26, 2026. Born on July 14, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, Laura devoted her life to faith, compassion, music, and […]
Obituaries
Jameson W. Friend, 33 of Greensburg
Jameson W. Friend, 33, of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly in Shelbyville on Friday May 15, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1992, in Greensburg, the son of Brian Friend and Suzette Williams. He was […]
Local Sports
SR Baseball Falls at Rising Sun
Rising Sun nipped visiting South Ripley 4-3 in varsity baseball on Monday evening. Offensive leaders for the Raiders were: Ethan Schmaltz – 3 for 4, 2 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases. Mason McNew – […]
Local News
Sorority Presents Financial Gifts to Grads
(Batesville, IN) – Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently presented a pair of $1,200 financial assistance checks to two Batesville High School graduating seniors. Austin Balser will attend IU Indy to major in Social Studies Secondary […]
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Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program Next Week
(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg/Decatur County Public Library will start its 2026 Summer Reading Program next week. This year’s theme is “Unearth A Story.” A Kickoff Party will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at […]
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USPS Marks Mailbox Improvement Week
(Statewide) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) reminds you to inspect, main, and make needed upgrades to your mailbox to keep the mail flowing, as part of Mailbox Improvement Week May 18-24. Through regular, […]
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Purdue President Leaving for Northwestern
(West Lafayette, IN) – Purdue University President Mung Chiang is leaving the school after three years to become the next president at Northwestern University. Purdue University’s Board of Trustees announced the news of Chiang’s departure […]