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Police Blotter 3/24/26
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Year: 2026
Local News
Sports Daily Digest March 25, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Brewers 4-1 in Milwaukee in the final exhibition game of the spring heard last evening on WRBI. The Reds take on the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day tomorrow […]
Obituaries
Mike Simon, 63, Osgood
Michael C. Simon, 63, of Osgood passed away at 4:55 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born in Greensburg on November 22, 1962, the son of Charles and […]
Obituaries
Diana Sue Shawler, 75
Diana Sue Shawler, 75, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29, 1950, in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of Edgar Guy Kitchin and Virginia Elizabeth […]
Obituaries
Michael “Mike” R. Linville, 76, Greensburg
Michael “Mike” Rae Linville, 76, of Greensburg, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on December 31, 1949, in Greensburg, Indiana, Mike was the son of Richard Linville and Helen (Morford) Carel. He attended North […]
Local News
Leising Achieves 100% Voting Record
(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) achieved a perfect 100% voting record for the 2026 legislative session. The 100% record reflects Leising’s attendance during session in which she did not miss a vote taken […]
Local News
Fox Appointed DC YMCA Director
(Greensburg, IN) – Brad Fox has been named the new Executive Director of the Decatur County Family YMCA. Fox is a Greensburg native who has been active in the community for many years. After spending […]
Obituaries
David “Dave” J. Lecher
It is with sadness, we share that David Lecher passed away on February 11, 2026, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Pinellas County, Florida. Dave lived life unapologetically and on his own terms. […]
Obituaries
Donna Betsy Steele
Donna Betsy (nee Davis) Steele, age 78, of Batesville, Indiana, passed at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born November 9, 1947, in Yarmouth, Maine, she is the only child of Richard […]
Election - Franklin
Linkel Running for FC Commissioner
(Franklin County, IN) – Former Franklin County Commissioner Tom Linkel has announced he is running for the District 2 seat he once held. Linkel’s name will be on the Republican for the May 5 Primary […]
Local News
Batesville RDC Meeting Rescheduled
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Redevelopment Commission (RDC) Meeting originally set for Wednesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. has been rescheduled. The RDC will instead meet on Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m. […]
Obituaries
Angela Beth Clark Pratt, 51 of North Vernon
Angela Beth Clark Pratt, 51, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away from this life on March 19, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1974, in Columbus, Indiana to Lynn and Marty Clark. Angela, known […]