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Police Blotter 1/7/26
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Articles by Tom Snape
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Sports Daily Digest January 8, 2026
South Ripley held off Milan 60-56 in the opener of the boys Ripley County Tournament at Batesville as heard last night on the Sports Voice. Drew Volz and Dylan Jessee both tossed in 18 points […]
Local News
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time
(Statewide) – Remember the commercial slogan for a potato chip where no one could supposedly eat just one? Perhaps it can also be applied to Girl Scout Cookies. It’s time again for Girl Scout Cookies […]
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Electric Co-op Youth to Visit D.C.
(Greensburg, IN) – The 2026 Indiana Youth Tour is planned for June 14-21, and organizers say it provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, experience American history, learn more about government and […]
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Food Pantry Hosting Souper Bowl Lunch
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Food Pantry invites the community to its inaugural Souper Bowl Lunch fundraiser on Sunday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Batesville Intermediate School. Attendees are asked to […]
Local Sports
ORVC Report for December 23-January 3
Congratulations to South Ripley’s Claire Samples plus Seth Thomas and Taylor Stock from Milan, who took top honors in their respective sports in the latest ORVC Report. Samples is the Girls Basketball Co-Player of the […]
Local Sports
BHS Swimming Earns Girls’ Tie, Boys Capture Multiple Event Wins at Shelbyville
The Batesville Bulldogs swim teams delivered a strong showing Tuesday evening in a road dual meet against Shelbyville, earning a 84–84 tie on the women’s side and competing closely in an 95-81 loss for the […]
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ISP Commended for Keeping Hoosiers Safe
(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun is commending Indiana State Police for troopers’ work to keep Hoosiers safe by aggressively targeting drug trafficking and removing impaired drivers from Hoosier roads. “One of our top priorities […]
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IN SNAP Recipients Dealing with New Rules
(Statewide) – Indiana’s new Smart SNAP benefits program includes new restrictions on some food items recipients can buy using their government-issued card. Health advocates cheer the move as a step toward a healthier state. Soda, energy and […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 1/6/26
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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Senate Passes Leising’s Veterinary Bill
(Statehouse) – A bill authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the Senate with unanimous support on Tuesday. Leising says Senate Bill 56 would […]
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Sports Daily Digest January 7, 2026
South Ripley drubbed Milan 64-17 in the opener of the girls Ripley County Tournament in Osgood as heard last night on the Sports Voice. The Raiders Kaiya Rinear led all scorers with 17 points; teammate […]