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Sports Daily Digest May 7, 2026
The South Ripley boys hosted and won a middle school four-way track and field meet last night. It was the Raiders 60; Shawe Memorial 45; St. Louis 42, and Jac-Cen-Del 36. JCD won the girls […]
Articles by Tom Snape
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A Summer of STREAM Returns This Year
(Southeastern IN) – Genesis Pathways to Success is excited to share that A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is returning to Southeastern Indiana this summer to spark imaginative learning among […]
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DCMH Welcomes Wound Care Director
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Belarmino T. Frogozo, MD, a wound care specialist and board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Active Life Member of the American Society […]
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RCCF Invests in Local Nonprofits
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation has awarded $4,550 in Small Project Grants to five local organizations during the first quarter of 2026. These grants invest in programs that promote inclusion, creativity, […]
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Primary Election Sets Table for November
(Southeastern IN) – The 2026 Primary Election is in the books, and it’s now on to the General Election in November. Three incumbent Decatur County Council members were defeated in Republican races. Bryan Messer topped […]
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Police Blotter 5/5/26
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Local Sports
ORVC Report for April 27-May 2
Congratulations to Milan’s Tommy Poole, McKenna Eaglin, Ethan Clark, and Gabe Riehle, who earned top honors in the latest ORVC Report. Poole is the conference Baseball Co-Player of the Week after pitching 7 2/3 innings, […]
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Sports Daily Digest May 6, 2026
The Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 3-2 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field in a game heard last night on WRBI. Michael Busch’s single under the glove of Elly De La Cruz in the bottom […]
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BHS Tennis Splits vs. Jennings Co, Shawe
The Batesville girls varsity tennis team went 1-1 on on Saturday. Jennings County got past the Bulldogs 3-2. Batesville continued its strong doubles play. Ava Walsman and Grace Walter were winners at No. 1, while […]
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BMS, SLS Golf Compete in Four-Way
Madison claimed a middle school golf four-way match with Batesville, St. Louis and Shelbyville on Monday evening at North Branch Golf Course. It was the Cubs 184; the Golden Bears 206; the Bulldogs 208, and […]
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BHS Golf Wins Tri-Match on Sr Night
Batesville golf won a three-way match with Franklin County and Greensburg at Hillcrest Golf and County Club Monday evening. It was the Bulldogs 151; the Wildcats 174, and the Pirates 188. Batesville’s Cooper Phebus earned […]
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Milan Baseball Run Rules SR
Milan run ruled South Ripley 12-2 in varsity baseball on Monday. Top offensive performers for the Raiders were: Gabe Stone 2 for 4; Double; Single; Run. Ethan Schmaltz 2 for 4; Double; Single. Mason McNew […]