Obituaries
Wilbur E. Tressler, 98
Wilbur E. Tressler, 98, of Greensburg, passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1927, in Fleming County, Kentucky, the son of Everett and Vergie (Bate) Tressler. Wilbur was a 1945 […]
Year: 2026
Obituaries
Joseph “Joe” F. Rust, 78, Asheville, North Carolina
Joseph Francis Rust (Joe) died on December 18th, 2025, at the age of 78 in Asheville, North Carolina, after a heroic struggle with complications related to a prior stroke. Joe was born on August 30, […]
Local News
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time
(Statewide) – Remember the commercial slogan for a potato chip where no one could supposedly eat just one? Perhaps it can also be applied to Girl Scout Cookies. It’s time again for Girl Scout Cookies […]
Local News
Electric Co-op Youth to Visit D.C.
(Greensburg, IN) – The 2026 Indiana Youth Tour is planned for June 14-21, and organizers say it provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, experience American history, learn more about government and […]
Local News
Food Pantry Hosting Souper Bowl Lunch
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Food Pantry invites the community to its inaugural Souper Bowl Lunch fundraiser on Sunday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Batesville Intermediate School. Attendees are asked to […]
Local Sports
ORVC Report for December 23-January 3
Congratulations to South Ripley’s Claire Samples plus Seth Thomas and Taylor Stock from Milan, who took top honors in their respective sports in the latest ORVC Report. Samples is the Girls Basketball Co-Player of the […]
Local Sports
BHS Swimming Earns Girls’ Tie, Boys Capture Multiple Event Wins at Shelbyville
The Batesville Bulldogs swim teams delivered a strong showing Tuesday evening in a road dual meet against Shelbyville, earning a 84–84 tie on the women’s side and competing closely in an 95-81 loss for the […]
Local News
ISP Commended for Keeping Hoosiers Safe
(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun is commending Indiana State Police for troopers’ work to keep Hoosiers safe by aggressively targeting drug trafficking and removing impaired drivers from Hoosier roads. “One of our top priorities […]
Local News
IN SNAP Recipients Dealing with New Rules
(Statewide) – Indiana’s new Smart SNAP benefits program includes new restrictions on some food items recipients can buy using their government-issued card. Health advocates cheer the move as a step toward a healthier state. Soda, energy and […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 1/6/26
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Local News
Senate Passes Leising’s Veterinary Bill
(Statehouse) – A bill authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the Senate with unanimous support on Tuesday. Leising says Senate Bill 56 would […]
Election - Decatur
Heger Seeks Council Seat
(Greensburg, IN) — Larry Heger has announced plans to seek a seat on the Decatur County Council, filing to run for the District 4 position in the May 2026 Republican primary on the Republican ticket. […]