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Police Blotter 2/25/26
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Sports Daily Digest February 26, 2026
Batesville visits Shelbyville tonight in the boys basketball regular season finale for both teams. The Bulldogs and Golden Bears are both ranked 9th in Class 3A. Coverage begins around 7:15 on 103.9 FM and the […]
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Browne Retiring as City Comptroller
(Batesville, IN) – Doug Browne is retiring as the City of Batesville’s Comptroller, effective March 6. Browne marked his 30th anniversary with the City in August, and was originally selected for the Comptroller position by […]
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BIG Curb Appeal Program Returns
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville continues its revitalization efforts by offering matching funds for storefront renovations through the Building Improvement Grant (BIG). This grant program can significantly reduce the financial burden of exterior […]
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Leising Bills Signed By Governor
(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana was signed into law by the governor on Tuesday. Senate Enrolled Act 56 […]
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BMS 7th Beats East Central
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville 7th grade girls basketball came away with a 31-12 win over visiting East Central Tuesday night. Lauren Ollier led the Bulldogs with 15 points, while Laney Ibold and Emma Campbell scored […]
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ORVC Report for February 16-21
Milan senior Micah Norman is the Boys Basketball Player of the Week in the latest ORVC Report. Norman became the program’s all-time points leader in the Indians’ 64-62 overtime loss to Waldron on February 17. […]
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SLS 6th Downs St. Lawrence
(Batesville, IN) – St. Louis 6th grade girls basketball notched a 29-10 win at home over St. Lawrence Tuesday night. Six Cardinals got in the scoring column, led by Edie Walke with 10 points. Eleanor […]
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ARI Creative Workshop Next Month
(Shelbyville, IN) – Community leaders, artists, and residents from across the Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI) region are invited to explore how arts and culture can strengthen local development at the Accelerate Rural Indiana: Creative Communities […]
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Hospital Foundation Recaps, Looks Ahead
(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County trumpeted last year’s successes and looked ahead to 2026 at the annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday afternoon at the Knights of St. John Hall on […]
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Police Blotter 2/24/26
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Sports Daily Digest February 25, 2026
Boys high school basketball last night – Franklin County rolled over GEO Next Generation 74-32; Milan hammered Shawe Memorial 82-26, and Oldenburg Academy dumped Southwestern (Shelby) 67-47. South Decatur vs. Christian Academy Madison was canceled. […]