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Police Blotter 1/16/26
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Year: 2026
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Sports Daily Digest January 19, 2026
East Central hammered Franklin County 70-47 in boys basketball heard Saturday afternoon on the Sports Voice. The Trojans’ Liam Rogers erupted for 39 points, including a school -record nine 3-pointers. Teammate Aiden Hallahan added 13. […]
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Helping A Helper
(Connersville, IN) – A local Marine Corps veteran is getting a life-changing surprise Tuesday, as Tiffany Bell—a two-time combat veteran who spends her time driving other veterans to medical appointments—will receive a refurbished 2021 Honda […]
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Crowd Packs Meeting on Data Center
(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County officials are weighing how — or whether — to regulate large data centers after an informational public meeting drew a crowd of roughly 95 people and sparked questions ranging […]
Obituaries
Mr. Norris Wayne Works
Mr. Norris Wayne Works, age 93, of Allensville, Indiana, entered this life on October 22, 1932 in Allensville, Indiana. Norris was the son of the late Cecil Paul and Dorothy (Blodgett) Works. He was raised […]
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GCHS Q2 Honor Roll
(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Community Schools Superintendent Tom Hunter and Greensburg Community High School Principal Mike Myers have released the honor roll for Quarter 2 of the 2025-2026 school year. School officials said the list […]
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Thing-A-Ling Welcome Bags Planned
(Batesville, IN) – With Cherry Thing-A-Ling weekend approaching, Batesville Main Street is once again preparing to welcome visitors by hosting a Hospitality Center for guests waiting in line during the annual event, which will take […]
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Unity Week Honors MLK
(Muncie, IN) – Ball State University is set to begin Unity Week 2026 on Monday, Jan. 19, a week-long series of educational and cultural events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and […]
Local Sports
Rogers Erupts For 39
(St. Leon, IN) – East Central’s Liam Rogers put on a shooting show Saturday, hitting 9 3-pointers and scoring 39 points as the Trojans pulled away from Franklin County for a 70-47 EIAC win. The […]
Obituaries
Paul Clayton, 75, Holton
Paul David Clayton, 75, of New Marion passed away at 8:30 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born in Cleves, Ohio on November 13, 1950, the son of Cecil and Margaret […]
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Dearborn Co. Sheriff’s Office Ongoing Scam Alert
(Dearborn County, IN) – The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of current scams going on in the county. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement officers, jail staff or bondsmen and contacting […]
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Warming Center Open This Weekend
(Greensburg, IN) – With cold weather on tap, the Decatur County Health Department is partnering again this weekend with the Washington Township Trustee and Decatur County Emergency Management to open the warming center at 315 […]