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Sports Daily Digest May 8, 2025
Greensburg won the girls Decatur County track and field meet. It was the Pirates 61, the North Decatur Chargers 53 and the South Decatur Cougars 42. In middle school track and field, Switzerland County won […]
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Jones Perfect at the Plate in BHS Win
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville knocked off visiting Columbus East 5-2 in varsity baseball Tuesday evening. Mason Jones went 3 for 3 to lead the Bulldogs offense. As a team, Batesville had nine hits. Carson Schneider […]
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ORVC Report for April 28-May 3
Congratulations to area athletes who garnered ORVC Player or Performer of the Week honors. Braxton Wilson from South Ripley is the Baseball Co-Player of the Week after pitching seven innings, giving four hits, two runs […]
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Notre Dame, Clemson to Meet Annually
(South Bend, IN) – Two of college football’s top programs will meet on the gridiron. Notre Dame and Clemson have shaken hands on a 12-year scheduling agreement that will have the two schools face each […]
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One Day Closer to On-Track Activity at IMS
(Speedway, IN) – We are another day closer to the start of on-track activity for the Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Drivers and teams will compete in the Sonsio Grand Prix this […]
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Pacers Complete Epic Comeback
(Cleveland, OH) – Last night’s game between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers will go down as one of the greatest comebacks in franchise history. The Pacers were down 20 entering the final quarter, […]
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Batesville K of C Donates to Church Renovation Project
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Knights of Columbus Council #1461 recently donated $1,000 toward a local church renovation project. K of C Grand Knight John Starost presented a check to Bill McDonald for renovation of St. […]
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SIYMCA Promoting Water Safety
(Batesville, IN) – The Southeastern Indiana YMCA wants to ensure that water safety doesn’t get lost in our community’s eagerness to jump into summer. As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is […]
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First Greensburg Public Safety Cookout of the Year Set for Thursday
(Greensburg, IN) – The first of this year’s three City of Greensburg Public Safety Community Cookouts is scheduled for 6-8 Thursday night on Maureen Road between E. Tara and E. Israel streets. City leaders say […]
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Napoleon State Bank Awards Grants to Local Organizations
(Napoleon, IN) – The Napoleon State Bank has awarded $27,500 apiece to three local organizations, totaling $82,000 in grant funds through the Community Multiplier – Member Match Program. The first $27,500 grant went to Speranza […]
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Ripley Co. RR Crossings Temporarily Closing for Resurfacing
(Ripley County, IN) – CSX plans to close temporarily several railroad crossings in Ripley County this month for resurfacing. Starting the week of May 12, crossings in the Osgood area at County Road 225 East, […]