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JCD Golf Bests Milan, South Ripley
Jac-Cen-Del golf bested Milan and South Ripley in a tri-meet this week. The Eagles as a team carded a 175; the Indians fired a 195, and the Raiders finished at 234. Milan senior Ethan Clark […]
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Local Trooper Receives Life Saving Award
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott presented Master Trooper Daniel Elmore from the ISP Versailles Post with a life saving award for his actions at a rural Decatur County residence on July […]
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Police Blotter 4/21/26
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Utility Board Meeting Date Changed
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Utility Service Board has changed the date of this month’s regularly scheduled meeting. The session originally set for April 30 has been moved up one day. It will now take […]
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Franklin Co Softball Knocks Off BHS
Franklin County knocked off Batesville 10-4 in varsity softball. The Bulldogs scored two runs in the top of the 5 inning on a home run to left field by Harris. Libby Stephens stepped in the […]
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SR Baseball Falls to Southwestern
South Ripley varsity baseball fell to Southwestern 4-3 in 8 innings on Monday. The Raiders got on the board in the bottom of the 4th inning after Gabe Stone hit a sacrifice fly, and Mason […]
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BHS Tennis Blanks Rushville
Batesville girls varsity tennis team posted a 5-0 win over the visiting Rushville Lions. The Bulldogs were led by Ava Walsman at No. 1 singles with a 6-2, 6-2 win. Aurora Mertz was a 6-3, […]
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BMS Golf Tops St. Mary’s
Batesville topped St. Mary’s 212-239 in boys middle school golf Tuesday night at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club. Jarod Zins led the Bulldogs with a personal best 46. Rowan Maple followed with a 48, and […]
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RDC Help Pushes Pool Near Goal
(Greensburg, IN) – The new Decatur County Community Pool is closing in on its fundraising goal, thanks to the Greensburg Redevelopment Commission’s (RDC) recent support. The RDC committed $250,000 toward the new facility at its […]
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Hoosier Businesses Invited to Apply for Century, Half Century Awards
(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun has announced the State of Indiana is accepting nominations for the Governor’s 2026 Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for […]
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ISP, DEA Team Up for Drug Take Back Day
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana State Police says this Saturday (April 25), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative, which aims to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through […]
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D.I.C.E. Awards $40K to Entrepreneurs
(Southeastern IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success is proud to share the success of the D.I.C.E. (Dreams, Ingenuity, Creativity, & Entrepreneurship) Challenge–Community Business Pitch Competition, held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. at […]