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Decatur Co. Democrats Schedule Caucus
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Democratic Party has scheduled a caucus for 6 p.m. on August 25 at 114 E. Washington Street in Greensburg to elect a new Vice Chair. Those who are […]
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Batesville Council Holds First Reading on ’26 Salary Ordinances
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council held first readings on a pair of 2026 salary ordinances Monday night. One was for employee salaries and hourly rates, while the other pertains to elected officials. Clerk-Treasurer Paul […]
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Local, State Police Increasing Impaired Driving Patrols Heading Into Labor Day
(Southeastern IN) – Local law enforcement and Indiana State Police plan to increase patrols and impaired driving enforcement over the next few weeks heading into the Labor Day holiday. Cops will beef up patrols and […]
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Police Blotter 8/11/25
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Daily Sports Digest August 12, 2025
Batesville girls golf finished ninth at Monday’s IHSAA State Preview at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The Bulldogs as a team shot a 351. Individually, Ava Smith carded a 78 to lead Batesville. A […]
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West Nile Virus Turns Up in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – Ongoing surveillance has determined that a mosquito in Ripley County has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Ripley County Health Department, along with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), […]
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BTD Donates $25K to MMH Capital Campaign
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Tool and Die, a global supplier of precision metal-stamping components and assemblies, recently contributed a generous donation of $25,000 to support Margaret Mary Health Foundation’s capital campaign, “Ensuring Generations of Care.” […]
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Milan Residents Vying for Title of “America’s Favorite Couple”
(Milan, IN) – Dave and Karen Simpkins of Milan have reached the quarterfinals of the America’s Favorite Couple Contest. Results are based on weekly voting, and the Simpkins have received enough votes to advance in […]
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Power Breaks Penske Drought; Palou Claims Fourth Season Title
Will Power staked his claim to continue with Team Penske while Alex Palou secured his spot among the legends of the INDYCAR SERIES after a scintillating BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland presented by askROI on Sunday at […]
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BHS’ Smith Medalist at New Albany
Batesville girls golf finished third at the New Albany Invitational on Saturday. As a team, the Bulldogs carded a 326. Individually, senior Ava Smith earned medalist honors by shooting an even par 71. Freshman Stella […]
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Scenic Routes Seen at Kids Building Bikes Camp
(Metamora/Versailles, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership with Nine13Sports, hosted its fourth year of Kids Building Bikes Camp as part of their A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) […]
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Braun Considering Special Session
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is considering the possibility of calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional district lines. This comes after Braun met with Vice President J.D. Vance and […]