Obituaries
Ruth Taylor, 73, Mt. Edens, Kentucky
Ruth M. Taylor, 73, of Mt. Eden, Kentucky passed away at 3 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Holton on February 13, 1952, the daughter of […]
Year: 2026
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Online Orders Being Taken for Cherry Thing-A-Lings
(Batesville, IN) – Schmidt Bakery in Batesville has started taking online orders for Cherry Thing-A-Lings. The world-renowned treats are now available for online orders that will be shipped in February. You can choose your preferred […]
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Batesville City Council Discusses APC Zoning Recommendation
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council discussed a recommendation on an application before the Area Plan Commission (APC) for development on a lot zoned B-4 in the area of State Road 46 and Tekulve Road […]
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Leising Authors Bill Supporting FFA, ISDA
(Statehouse) – A bill authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to support the relationship between Indiana FFA and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) unanimously passed out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture on Monday. […]
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Multiple Departments Called to Camper Fire Near Laurel
(Laurel, IN) – Firefighters from Laurel and Clarksburg were dispatched to a camper fire on the 25,000 block of Stipps Hill Road in the Laurel area around 7:30 Monday evening. The camper was fully engulfed […]
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Police Blotter 1/12/26
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Sports Daily Digest January 13, 2026
Batesville Middle School basketball went on the road and swept rival Greensburg last night. It was the Bulldogs over the Pirates 44-19 in the 7th grade game. Batesville limited Greensburg to two field goals in […]
Obituaries
Mr. Dale Charles Simon
Mr. Dale Charles Simon, age 77, of near Fairview, Indiana, entered this life on May 10, 1948 in Batesville, Indiana. He was the loving son of Arthur Joseph Simon, Sr. and Eva Adeline (Tunny) Simon. […]
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Curtis Brewer, 60, North Vernon
Curtis Brewer, 60, of North Vernon passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Seymour Crossing. He was born in Lawrenceburg on January 14, 1965, the son of Charles Brewer and Maxine Farrett Blair. Survivors […]
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Affordable HOMES Act Passes House
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5184, the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act, a bipartisan bill led by Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Mike Flood (NE-01), […]
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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period Open Through March 31
(Statewide) – The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is running now through March 31. During this period, you can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan; drop your current plan; return to Original […]
Local Sports
BHS Wrestlers Brewer, Weiler Undefeated at Wayne County Classic
(Centerville, IN) – Batesville competed in eight duals over two days (January 9 and 10) at the Wayne County Classic in Centerville, finishing 3–5 as a team. Individually, the Bulldogs combined for 42 wins and 18 losses overall. […]