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Sports Daily Digest August 26, 2024
In a boys’ soccer match heard Saturday on WRBI, it was Batesville over Franklin County 5-1. Talen Rowlett recorded a hat trick for the Bulldogs, who remain undefeated on the season. Oldenburg Academy routed Jac-Cen-Del […]
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Sports Daily Digest August 24, 2024
In week one of the high school football season last night… East Central 24, Lawrenceburg 3 Batesville 21, Triton Central 14 North Decatur 48, South Decatur 6 Shelbyville 36, Greensburg 14 Milan 42, Rushville 26 […]
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Greensburg Elementary School Ranked Ninth in IREAD-3 Scores
(Greensburg, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced IREAD-3 scores for all school corporations in Indiana. Greensburg Elementary School’s 98.0% pass rate ranked ninth in Indiana on the state’s reading exam. The results […]
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Jennewein Named Bulldog Ready Community Convener
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville resident and pharmacist Tricia Jennewein has been named the Bulldog Ready community convener, a key role in the Batesville Community School Corporation’s (BCSC) new community-connected educational model. In this volunteer position, […]
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Indiana State Fair Celebrates Successful 2024 Event
(Indianapolis, IN) – The 167th Indiana State Fair wrapped up Sunday following 15 days full of summertime fun, competition, education, and entertainment. Hoosiers from all corners of the state enjoyed fairgoer favorites, including the traditions […]
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Special Needs Financial Planning Workshop Set for Next Month
(Batesville, IN) – A special needs financial planning workshop is scheduled for September 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm at Batesville High School in the entryway conference room. The free Gordon Homes workshop is designed […]
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City of Batesville Congratulates Lucas Garvey on Recent Promotion
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucas Garvey to Lieutenant Firefighter. Garvey has been with the department for just over four years and has consistently demonstrated his […]
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IN Population Growth Expected to Slow Due to Rising Mortality, Declining Births
(Statewide) – The State of Indiana’s population is growing, albeit a slower pace than of the last 20 years. A study by the Indiana Business Research Center at the IU Kelley School of Business finds […]
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BHS Makes Top 20 List of Best Indiana Public High Schools
(Batesville, IN) – Niche.com, which ranks the best public high schools throughout the country based on course offerings and other factors, has Batesville High School at #18 in Indiana. “They are the smallest high school […]
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SR School Board Accepts Resignation, Retirement
(Versailles, IN) – The South Ripley School Board this week accepted the resignation of bowling coach Ron Pollard, who cited health issues as the reason for stepping down. Pollard started the South Ripley bowling program, […]
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INDOT Says State Road 1 Slide Repair Project On Schedule
(Dearborn County, IN) – INDOT says the slide repair project on State Road 1 just south of Guilford is on schedule. The agency says crews are on track to finish the work and reopen the […]