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Police Blotter 5/18/26
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Year: 2026
Local News
Sports Daily Digest May 19, 2026
The Phillies got past the Reds 5-4 in Philadelphia in the series lid lifter heard last night on WRBI. The Reds have now lost three straight. Graham Ashcraft took the loss in relief. His record […]
Obituaries
Scott Frederick Huber, 45
Scott Frederick Huber, 45, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on February 2, 1981, in Columbus, Indiana, the only child of Frederick and […]
Obituaries
Janice E. Higham Uhlmansiek
Janice Elaine Higham Uhlmansiek passed away at 3:15 a.m. at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on May 4, 1945, in Milan, Indiana, to Carroll and Juanita York Higham and was the […]
Obituaries
Jane Ann Hunter, age 66, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Jane Ann Hunter, cherished member of the Cincinnati community, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on February 29, 1960, the daughter of James Earl and Bernice (née Hacker) Jackson, […]
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Culvert Replacement Planned on SR 3
(Greensburg, IN) – A pipe and culvert replacement project is scheduled to begin on State Road 3 in Greensburg on or after Monday, June 1. INDOT says the project will take place on State Road […]
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RCCF Accepting Holton Warhorses Legacy Fund Applications
(Holton, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) is accepting grant applications for the Holton Warhorses Legacy Fund now until the end of next month. All nonprofit organizations serving Holton are invited to apply […]
Obituaries
Tyler G. Smith, 35, Connersville
Tyler Gene Smith, 35, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Connersville area, he was a devoted husband and father who took pride in his work and found real joy […]
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Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dover
(Dover, IN) – INDOT is scheduled to close part of State Road 1 in Dover on or after Monday, June 1, to complete a pipe replacement project. The closure will take place just north of […]
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Main Street Launches Shoe Drive
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Main Street has launched a shoe drive fundraiser to help raise money for community events such as Touch-A -Truck, Batesville Music Bash, The Holiday Tree Lighting, and more. Main Street will […]
Local Sports
SR Baseball Falls at Southwestern
Southwestern downed visiting South Ripley 7-2 in varsity baseball on Friday. Offensive leaders for the Raiders were: Gabe Stone – 2 for 3, single, double, walk, RBI, run. Ethan Schmaltz – 1 for 4, single, […]
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BHS JV Baseball Pounds Madison
Max Meyer drove in five runs on two hits to lead Batesville JV baseball past Madison 18-5 on Friday at the Dawg Pound. Meyer went 2 for 4 at the plate and drove in three […]