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Police Blotter 1/20/26
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Year: 2026
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Sports Daily Digest January 21, 2026
Franklin County pulled away from Jac-Cen-Del 57-40 in boys basketball action heard last night on the Sports Voice. Four Wildcats scored in double figures. Jerod Rauch led the way with 15 points; Ezra Kolb added […]
Local Sports
F.C. Breaks Free
(Brookville, IN) – Franklin County used a dominant second half to pull away from Jac-Cen-Del and post a 57-40 win Tuesday night. The Eagles led 10-7 after the first quarter, but the Wildcats outscored Jac-Cen-Del […]
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Batesville Taps New Superintendent
(Batesville, IN) – Katy Eastes, a veteran educational leader currently serving as assistant superintendent of New Palestine Community Schools, has been tapped by the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) Board of Trustees to be the […]
Obituaries
Mr. Michael “Mikie” Shane Thomas
Mr. Michael “Mikie” Shane Thomas, age 46, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on July 5, 1979 in Madison, Indiana. He was raised in Vevay, Indiana and attended Switzerland County High School. Mikie loved playing […]
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Friendship VFD Recognizes Service Years
(Friendship, IN) – The Friendship Volunteer Fire Department held their annual firefighters’ banquet on Saturday evening. The event included a review of 2025 runs and activities, a meal, and a celebration of service anniversaries. Keith […]
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Little Bulldog Preschool Registration Opens Next Week
(Batesville, IN) – Registration for Batesville Primary School’s Little Bulldog Academy Preschool will open on Monday, January 26. BPS Principal Brad Stoneking says children must be four years old on or before August 1 to […]
Local Sports
Perfect! IU Wins CFP National Title
(Miami, FL) – The Indiana Hoosiers capped off a historic season with a thrilling 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship, securing their first national title in program history. […]
Local Sports
BHS Frosh Down East Central
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Bulldogs freshman boys basketball team downed East Central 41-22 on the home planks on Saturday. Cam Anderson led the Bulldogs with 16 points. BHS led at all stops: 8-6 after […]
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EMA Director Achieves Statewide Professional Certification
(Greensburg, IN) – The Decatur County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) says EMA Director Michael Snyder has successfully completed the requirements to earn the Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) Certification. DCEMA says this certification is recognized statewide […]
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Versailles Fire Reflects at Awards Banquet
(Versailles, IN) – Versailles Fire Rescue handed out some hardware at the department’s annual awards banquet on Saturday evening. The Firefighter of the Year for 2025 is Jason Hooten; The Chief’s Award winner is Jayden […]
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Bail Bond Scam Circulating
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says a familiar scam is circulating through the community. Authorities say someone identifying himself as Lt. Fuller with the Sheriff’s Office is calling residents to post […]