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Police Blotter 2/21/26
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Police Blotter 2/20/26
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Lamping Announces Retirement
(Batesville, IN) – Sarah Lamping has announced she is retiring from the City of Batesville, effective April 3. Lamping has served the city for approximately 12 years, most recently as Economic Development Director. During her […]
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Batesville EDC Cuts Visitor Center Funding
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Economic Development Commission (EDC) on Friday approved $10,000 to the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in a shift away from prior tourism funding. In 2024 and ’25, EDC provided $25,000 […]
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Winter Weather Advisory This Morning
(Southeastern IN) – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 11:00 this morning. The National Weather Service says additional snow accumulations up to one inch are expected. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted […]
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Sports Daily Digest February 23, 2026
Milan knocked off Jac-Cen-Del 70-61 in boys basketball heard Saturday night on the Sports Voice. The Indians’ Micah Norman erupted for 30 points to lead all scorers and add to his program-record career point total. […]
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Boys’ Basketball Sectional Pairings
(Indianapolis, IN) – The two opening weeks of pairings have been announced for the 116th Annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament. Sectional games are scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 3, and run through Saturday, March […]
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Speed Limit Lowers on U.S. 50, Versailles
(Versailles, IN) – INDOT is scheduled to reduce the speed limit on U.S. 50 in Versailles on or after Tuesday, February 24. The speed limit will be reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph on […]
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Local Lawmakers Update Residents
(Greensburg, IN) – Four lawmakers who represent all or portions of Decatur County at the Statehouse gathered at the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room Friday afternoon for the 2026 Legislative Update. State Senator Jean Leising […]
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Sports Daily Digest February 21, 2026
Class 3A #10 Batesville held off Jennings County 60-52 in high school basketball heard last night on the Sports Voice. The Bulldogs’ Kamryn Holcomb led all scorers with 21 points, including five-for-five from the free […]
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College Goal Sunday This Weekend
(Statewide) – Indiana’s largest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing event, College Goal Sunday, will be held this Sunday, February 22 from 2-4 p.m. at several locations across the state. One of those places is […]
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St. Michael Holds off St. Louis
(Brookville, IN) – St. Michael held off St. Louis 23-14 in girls 6th grade basketball Thursday night in Brookville. Cardinal coaches say the team played their best game of the season. Despite being at a […]