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Area Farms Named Hoosier Homesteads

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Nine local farming families are among 135 around the state who were presented a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Each of our Hoosier Homestead farms carries […]

Fire Departments Share $50K

August 20, 2026 Brent Lee

(Ripley County, IN) — Five Ripley County volunteer fire departments are getting new equipment and safety upgrades through the first round of a countywide grant program designed to strengthen emergency response. The Ripley County Community […]

F.O.E. Awards Hospital Foundation $45K

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN/Dallas, TX) – The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) recently awarded the Margaret Mary Health Foundation a $45,000 grant to support cancer care and future health and wellness initiatives at Margaret Mary Health. The […]

Tree City Fall Festival

August 20, 2026 Annie Nunley

Local News

Bailie Elected to BCEF Board

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Sam Bailie has been elected to the Batesville Community Education Foundation’s (BCEF) board of directors. The foundation says Bailie, a Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) parent, brings a strong background in finance […]

Ruth Frances Billman

August 20, 2026 Weigel Funeral Home

Ruth Frances Billman, age 94, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2026, at Margaret Mary Health. She was born on February 11, 1932, in Morris, Indiana, the daughter of Mary Johanna (Grossman) and […]

OA Boys Soccer Falls to LHS

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

Oldenburg Academy boys soccer fell to Lawrenceburg 3-1 on Wednesday. The Tiger’s Camio Pantoni opened the scoring at 29:56 in the first on a breakaway. The Twisters’ Conner Holder tied the game on a shot […]

BHS Volleyball C Team Tops Madison

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

The Batesville volleyball C team opened its season with a 25-14, 25-16 win at home against Madison on Monday. Serving points for the Bulldogs were Hailey Hundley with eight; Bella Watson with six points; Harper […]

Batesville Volleyball Tops North Decatur

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville varsity volleyball topped North Decatur in three sets in the Bulldogs’ home opener on Tuesday. Scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-18. The Bulldogs’ Brooke Wilhelm was recognized for achieving 1,000 career points. She actually hit […]

BHS Boys Soccer Falls at G-C

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville boys soccer opened the season with a 4-1 loss at Greenfield-Central on Tuesday evening. Cohen Flannery scored the Bulldogs’ lone goal in the first half on an assist from Ronan Post, which tied the […]

Police Blotter 8/19/26

August 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

American Pickers Returning to Indiana

August 20, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – American Pickers is returning to Indiana. Crews plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series in the Hoosier state this October. The documentary series explores the world of antique picking. […]