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Police Blotter 12/17/25
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Sports Daily Digest December 18, 2025
South Ripley throttled Shawe Memorial 78-29 in boys basketball last night. Raider sophomore Eli Gilpin led all scorers with 24 points. Junior Drew Volz added 15 for the Green and White. South Ripley improves to […]
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Batesville, Greensburg Battle at Dual Swim Meet
Batesville traveled to Greensburg on Tuesday night for a varsity dual meet, gaining valuable race experience against a deep Pirates squad. Greensburg earned the team victories with final scores of 112–56 on the women’s side […]
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BHS Wrestling Falls to Franklin County
The Batesville High School wrestling team hosted Franklin County on Tuesday, December 16. The Bulldogs wrestled well, winning half of the contested matches but gave up six forfeits which contributed to a 57-24 loss. BHS […]
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MMH Holds Memorial Service
(Batesville, IN) – With so much pressure to feel cheerful during the holidays, grief can feel even heavier for those who have lost a loved one. On December 9, Margaret Mary Health’s hospice team hosted a […]
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ORVC Report for December 8-13
Congratulations to Tinley Enneking and Darian Grieshop from Jac-Cen-Del and Milan’s Micah Norman, who share top honors on the basketball court in this week’s ORVC Report. Enneking is the Girls Basketball Co-Player of the Week […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 12/16/25
Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMS
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BIS Art On Main Focuses On Emotions
(Batesville, IN) – The second mural in the Batesville Community Education Foundation’s (BCEF) 2025-26 Art on Main student art program in downtown Batesville has been installed for public viewing on the side of the Simons […]
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Indiana 211 Connects Hoosiers to Holiday Support, Essential Resources
(Statewide) – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals, toy assistance, winter shelter, or support with basic needs, Indiana […]
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Raatz Bill Would Limit Cell Phones in the Classroom
(Statehouse) – Legislation authored by local State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) would prohibit Indiana students from using cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. Senate Bill 78 aims to have students focused […]
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Alcorn Honored by SR School Board
(Versailles, IN) – The South Ripley School Board this week honored Merritt Alcorn, who is retiring after serving more than 40 years as the district’s legal counsel. Alcorn was presented a plaque and some gifts […]
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Osgood To Host Comprehensive Plan Meetings Next Month
(Osgood, IN) – The Town of Osgood wants to hear from residents at a series of public engagement meetings on Tuesday, January 20. One session is set for 11:30 a.m. while the other is scheduled […]