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Police Blotter 5/1/25
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Sports Daily Digest May 2, 2025
Batesville defeated Shelbyville 157-160 in boys golf at Hillcrest last evening. Bulldog sophomore Ian Hixson earned medalist honors by shooting a 37. Batesville Middle School golf won a tri-match with Union County and Franklin County […]
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House Passes Key Rural Broadband Bill Backed by Houchin
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025. The measure offered by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in federal broadband […]
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RCCF Accepting Scholarship Applications
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship, the Riley Duerstock Nursing Scholarship, the Marysue (Luhring) Knisley Nursing Scholarship, and the Corinne’s Believers Memorial […]
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Kovacich Retires as Decatur Co. Parks Director
(Greensburg, IN) – Teresa Kovacich announced her retirement as Decatur County Parks Department Director at the recent Park Board meeting. Her retirement takes effect immediately. Kovacich was a longtime county parks department employee, and served […]
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FCSO Releases Activity Report
(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has released its year-to-date activity report. Sheriff Pete Cates says, as of Tuesday, his agency has handled more than 2,800 calls for service so far in […]
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Murder Trial Continued to July
(Brookville, IN) – Crystal Pence’s murder trial has been pushed back to this summer. The 29-year-old Pence was set to go on trial this month, but it’s been continued to July. She’s the Brookville woman […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 4/30/25
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Sports Daily Digest May 1, 2025
Franklin County rolled over North Decatur 13-0 in JV softball last evening. The Wildcats scored seven runs in the 2nd inning. North Decatur blanked Edinburgh 6-0 in junior high softball. South Decatur won both the […]
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ORVC Report for April 21-26
Congratulations are in order for several local track and field athletes who were named ORVC performers of the week. Jac-Cen-Del’s James Pardhanni and South Ripley’s Mason Bascom share boys performer of the week honors. Alexa […]
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BHS Hosting Summer Choral, Vocal Camp
(Batesville, IN) – All area children from grades 3 to 12 are invited to participate in a choral and vocal music camp at Batesville High School (BHS) in early June. The camp will provide lessons […]
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Women Investing in Ripley County’s Future
(Ripley County, IN) – On April 22nd the Ripley County Community Foundation’s initiative, the Women’s Giving Circle, warmly welcomed guests to a luncheon celebrating philanthropy and rallying support for programs addressing issues that predominantly affect […]