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Police Blotter 4/9/25
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Articles by Tom Snape
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IDOH Confirms Five New Measles Cases
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed five additional cases of measles in Indiana, bringing the total to six in 2025. The newly reported cases are three minors and two adults […]
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Second Ripley County Tornado Confirmed
(Ripley County, IN) – The National Weather Service confirms a second tornado – an EF-1 twister – touched down east of Napoleon and southwest of Sunman shortly after 8 p.m. on March 30. The tornado […]
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ICYMI: Batesville Welcomes New Police Chief
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville released the following statement on Mike Manus’ recent promotion to Police Chief: : “Batesville is a city that takes pride in its own, and today marks an exciting […]
Local Sports
Milan Summer Swim Program Accepting Registrations
(Milan, IN) – Milan Aquatics is now accepting summer swim team registrations online. Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, the summer swim program offers fantastic opportunities for all. You can register […]
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Sports Daily Digest April 10, 2025
Union County bested North Decatur 17-4 in varsity softball yesterday. The Patriots scored seven runs on seven hits in the bottom of the 2nd inning and never looked back. The Chargers are scheduled to visit […]
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Closure Planned on State Road 62 in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – INDOT contractor 5 Star Company, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 62 in Ripley County about three miles west of Friendship on or after Friday, April 11, to complete a […]
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BHS Varsity Baseball Tops North Decatur 9-4
(Greensburg, IN) – North Decatur Varsity Chargers could not keep up with Batesville 9-4 on Tuesday at North Decatur High School. Batesville jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after […]
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New Pal JV Baseball Blanks BHS
New Palestine JV baseball shut out Batesville 2-0 in a pitchers duel on Tuesday. William Huber started for the Bulldogs and recorded 18 outs. He went six innings, giving up an unearned run on no […]
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BMS Golf Tees Off With Intrasquad Match
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Middle School Golf team kicked off their season with an intersquad match Tuesday at Hillcrest. Golfers fought through wet conditions and cold temperatures to survive a night on the course. […]
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ECMS Ag Teacher Awarded National FFA Professional Development Grant
(St. Leon, IN) – A National FFA Professional Development Grant from the Lilly Endowment of $3,000 was recently awarded to McCord Snider, an agricultural educator within the East Central FFA Chapter. This grant is part […]
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Greensburg Council Enters Into CIT MOU
(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg City Council voted Tuesday night to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The CIT’s main focus is to create an atmosphere that puts mental […]