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Brum Woods Work Days Set
(Batesville, IN) – With spring upon us, it is time for Brum Woods volunteer work days. The work days are held the third Saturday of the month between April and November and run from 8 […]
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Area Farmers Eligible for Disaster Loans
(Indianapolis, IN) – Significant rains that hit our area last year have been declared a natural disaster for farmers. The United States Department of Agriculture says Ripley, Decatur, and five other counties are eligible for […]
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Drake Signs With MSJ Baseball
(Westport, IN) – South Decatur senior baseball player Cayden Drake has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. Drake was a two-year varsity […]
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LEGO Expo Back at Brookville Library
(Brookville, IN) – Builders and brick enthusiasts are invited to The LEGO Expo when it returns to the Brookville Public Library on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature […]
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Foundation Funds Ultrasound Technology
(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Foundation) has fulfilled a Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) Rehabilitation Department Grant to support the purchase of the Butterfly iQ3, expanding therapeutic resources available to patients. […]
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RC Chamber Hosting Candidates Night
(Versailles, IN) – We have this reminder that the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates Night on April 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the South Ripley Elementary School Cafeteria. It’s […]
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Gov. Directs Flags to Half-Staff
(Statewide) – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Seth Koval, who was killed in action overseas in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12. Captain […]
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Bradley Completes Leadership Course
(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley County Sheriff Rob Bradley completed participation in the 124th session of the National Sheriff’s Institute Leadership Development course held March 23-26 in Quantico, Virginia. This no-cost program is provided by […]
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SR 101 Closed Near Brookville
(Franklin County, IN) – INDOT contractor Beaty Construction, Inc. closed State Road 101 northeast of Brookville on Tuesday to complete a slide correction project. The closure is located just west of Bonwell Hill Road. State […]
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Police Blotter 3/31/26
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Sports Daily Digest April 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Reds 8-3 in a game from downtown Cincinnati heard last night on WRBI. Brandon Williamson made his first appearance on a Major League mound in two years and struggled, giving […]
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IHSAA Approves Sectional Assignments
During its monthly meeting last Friday, the IHSAA Executive Committee approved the sectional assignments in six team sports for the next two school years. The Executive Committee unanimously accepted the recommendations of the respective realignment […]