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Police Blotter 1/5/26
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Year: 2026
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Sports Daily Digest January 6, 2026
The 2026 Ripley County Tournament tips off tonight with girls action in Osgood. South Ripley takes on Milan in the opener, followed by Batesville against host Jac-Cen-Del in the nightcap. WRBI coverage begins at 5:45. […]
Obituaries
Roxie L. Howard, age 76, Batesville, formerly of Harrison
Roxie Louise Howard, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 19, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Roxie’s warm spirit and nurturing heart were evident […]
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Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Washburn
Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Washburn, age 86 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home. Born February 3, 1939, in Milan, Indiana, she is the daughter of Arthur and Elnora […]
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Samuel Clayton Collins, age 75, Bright
Samuel Clayton Collins, born on July 1, 1950, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Bright, Indiana. He lived a life characterized by dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to nature, leaving […]
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Cathy Jo Chaney Metz, “The Princess”, age 67, Drewersburg
Cathy Jo Chaney Metz, affectionately known as “The Princess,” was born on June 15, 1958, in Rushville, Indiana. She transitioned from this world on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Hamilton, Ohio, leaving behind a profound […]
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Joyce A. Brady, age 66, Cincinnati
Joyce A. Brady, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Cleves, Ohio. Born on April 2, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio. A graduate of Our Lady of […]
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Luhman Joins BCEF Board
(Batesville, IN) – Nikki Luhman has been elected to the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) board of directors. Luhman is a Batesville native and a 2000 graduate of Batesville High School. She attended Franklin College, […]
Obituaries
Yvonne C. Leffingwell, age 70, Harrison
Yvonne C. (Farrow) Leffingwell, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 70, following a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Yvonne was born in Hamilton, […]
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DCCF Launches Match Opportunity for Pool Donations
(Greensburg, IN) – Donations to support a new community pool in Decatur County will now be matched, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a challenge from the Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF). “The Foundation’s Board of Directors wants […]
Obituaries
Stephanie Sue Maddix, 52, Cleves
Stephanie Sue Maddix, age 52, of Cleves, Ohio died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Born February 14, 1973 in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter […]
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Decatur County’s Gauck Makes Top 16 at State Fair Queen Competition
(Indianapolis, IN) – Three contestants from Southeastern Indiana took part in the Indiana State Fair Queen Program Competition over the weekend inside Corteva Coliseum at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Miss Decatur County Addie Gauck […]