Obituaries
Connie Jean McCracken, 84
Connie Jean McCracken, age 84, of Greensburg went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born, January 11, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana the daughter of […]
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Eileen Marie Ogden, age 90 Osgood
Eileen Marie Ogden, 90, of Osgood, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, surrounded by the love of her family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Eileen was born on April 15, 1935, in her family […]
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IN ’25 Graduation Rate Highest On Record
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s Class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates and sets a new state record, with nearly 92 percent of Indiana seniors graduating high school. The state’s graduation […]
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BMS Band Director Plays, Marches in Rose Parade
(Pasadena, CA) – Batesville Middle School Band Director Ellen Fennell represented the community at the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. Through the Michael D. Sewell Foundation and Saluting […]
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Indiana Senate Democrats Unveil 2026 Session Priorities
(Statehouse) – Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington), Assistant Leader Andrea Hunley (D-Indianapolis) and Caucus Chair Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) on Monday outlined the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, […]
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Candidate Filing for May Primary Opens This Week
(Statewide) – Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 7) is the first day of candidate filing for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. Candidates wishing to be on the Democrat or Republican primary ballot can begin filing declaration […]
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Leising’s Historic Sites Bill Passes Unanimously Out of Committee
(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would transfer the management of historic sites from the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Corporation to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources […]
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Franklin County Deputies Reporting Jury Duty Scam
(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a scam is making the rounds in which someone is impersonating a deputy. The caller says you have missed jury duty and that you need […]
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Police Blotter 1/5/26
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Sports Daily Digest January 6, 2026
The 2026 Ripley County Tournament tips off tonight with girls action in Osgood. South Ripley takes on Milan in the opener, followed by Batesville against host Jac-Cen-Del in the nightcap. WRBI coverage begins at 5:45. […]
Obituaries
Roxie L. Howard, age 76, Batesville, formerly of Harrison
Roxie Louise Howard, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 19, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Roxie’s warm spirit and nurturing heart were evident […]
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Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Washburn
Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Washburn, age 86 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home. Born February 3, 1939, in Milan, Indiana, she is the daughter of Arthur and Elnora […]