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Sports Daily Digest November 12, 2024
St. Louis and Mt. Carmel split in 5th and 6th grade boys basketball last night. The Cardinals took the 5th grade game 30-19 to improve to 3-0 on the year. Mt. Carmel won the 6th […]
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Wreaths Across Ripley County Ceremony, Wreath Laying on December 7
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation invites you to a special wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, December 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, at 3 p.m. at the Ripley County Courthouse in the […]
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North Decatur Lands Seven on All-Conference Football Team
Seven North Decatur Chargers were named to the 2024 all-Mid-Eastern Conference football team. They are Xander Jones, Mason Morris, Charlie Parmer, Cooper Parmer, Kayden Scudder, Cohen Thackery and Corbin Thackery. Coach Steve Stirn’s Chargers finished […]
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South Decatur Rolls in Season Opener
The South Decatur girls varsity basketball team rolled over Southwestern (Shelby) 66-16 in the Cougars’ season opener at home on Saturday. Leading scorers for SD were senior Makalya Somers with 14 points and freshman Riley […]
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South Ripley Loses Tough One Vs. 2A Powerhouse
The South Ripley Lady Raiders took their opening game on the chin vs. 2A #5 Austin on Friday by a final score of 65-31.. The Raiders found themselves in a 50-15 hole at halftime, but […]
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BMS Boys Basketball Takes Part in Inaugural South Dearborn Invitational
In middle school basketball over the weekend, the Batesville 8th grade team was the runner-up at the inaugural South Dearborn Invitational on Saturday. The Bulldogs defeated Jennings County and Franklin County in pool play before […]
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Bedel Commits to IU Indy
Batesville High School senior cross country and track athlete Kaylynn Bedel will attend IU Indianapolis to continue her academic and athletic career. Bedel participated as an individual runner at the recent IHSAA state cross country […]
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State Health Commissioner Visits Decatur County Health Department
(Decatur County, IN) – State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver visited the Decatur County Health Department on Friday to discuss with local health officials and partners ongoing health initiatives aimed at improving community well-being. The […]
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Two Area Schools Receive Indiana Purple Star Designation
(Indianapolis, IN) – A growing number of Indiana schools are being recognized for their significant display of commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. In 2024, 131 schools were newly-designated or renewed their […]
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Shop With a Cop Not Happening in Brookville This Year
(Brookville, IN) – The Brookville Police Department will not host its annual Shop with a Cop event this year. Chief Terry Mitchum writes in a Facebook post that several BPD officers are in training and […]
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Busy Weekend for Local First Responders
(Ripley/Franklin Counties, IN) – Local first responders had a busy weekend. One person was hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on U.S. 50 east of the Versailles State Park entrance (pictured). Responding agencies included […]