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Police Blotter 7/11/25
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Articles by Tom Snape
Local News
UPDATE: One of Two Batesville Boil Water Advisories Dropped
UPDATE: The boil advisory issued Sunday for East Pearl Street near Baxter’s Ritter Plant has been lifted by the Batesville Water Utility. (Batesville, IN) – A pair of boil advisories have been issued in Batesville […]
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Sports Daily Digest July 14, 2025
The Reds doubled up the Colorado Rockies 4-2 yesterday at Great American Ball Park in a game heard on WRBI. TJ Friedl went 2 for 3 with a home run, and RBI and scored three […]
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Boil Advisory in Effect for Batesville Street
(Batesville, IN) – A Boil Advisory is in effect for Western Avenue in Batesville between Park Avenue and Liberty Street due to water main break. The advisory is in effect until further notice. Batesville Water […]
Local Sports
Pacers Fall to OKC in Summer League Action
The Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Indiana Pacers 104-85 in NBA Summer League Action Friday in Las Vegas. With the loss, Indiana falls to 1-1 in Summer League play. The Pacers will be back in […]
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Miss Ripley Co. Pageant Set for Sunday
(Osgood, IN) – The Miss Ripley County Pageant takes place Sunday evening at the Damm Theatre in Osgood. Seven contestants are vying for the crown. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 5:30 and the pageant […]
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Sports Daily Digest July 12, 2025
The Colorado Rockies got past the Reds 3-2 last night at Great American Ball Park in a game heard on WRBI. Reds rookie pitcher Chase Burns struck out a career-high 10 hitters and gave up […]
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Fever in Need of a Win
The Indiana Fever have dropped back-to-back games, so they are in need of a win this evening at home against the Atlanta Dream. Indiana has struggled with consistency this season. Sophie Cunningham said at practice […]
Local Sports
Pacers Win Thrilling Summer League Opener
It was a game that came down to the wire to open up NBA Summer League action for the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-115 thanks to a late comeback led […]
4-H Decatur
4-H Royalty Crowned at Decatur Co. Fair
(Greensburg, IN) – Royalty was crowned on opening night of the 2025 Decatur County Fair Thursday. Kylie Duckworth is this year’s 4-H Queen, while Josie Hartman was named Princess. This year’s 4-H King is Jayden […]
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Warrant Service in Laurel Leads to Arrest
(Laurel, IN) – A man is in custody after Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies served an arrest warrant Thursday morning in Laurel. The sheriff’s office says deputies were assisted by the Laurel Police Department in executing […]
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KDF Hosts 13th Annual STEAM Camp
(Batesville, IN) – Kids Discovery Factory’s 13th Annual STEAM Camp was held July 7-10 at Batesville Intermediate School, bringing together over 150 campers, educators, and dedicated student volunteers for a dynamic week of creativity, innovation, […]