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Sports Daily Digest July 17, 2025
The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 98-77 in WNBA action last night in Brooklyn. Fever guard Caitlin Clark missed the final game before the All-Star break after suffering a groin injury against Connecticut […]
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State Road 46 Right-Sizing Plan Eliminated
(Ripley/Franklin Counties, IN) – INDOT, in coordination with the City of Batesville and local public officials, says the previously planned right-sizing of State Road 46 between State Roads 129 and 229 in Batesville has been […]
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Fever Makes It Three Straight Wins
It’s finally starting to click for the Indiana Fever. They have won three in a row as they upended the Connecticut Sun 85-77 last night on the road. Sophie Cunningham says it wasn’t pretty by […]
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Former Hoosier Schwarber Homers NL to All-Star Game Win
The MLB All-Star Game came down to a Swing Off last night. It was a 6-6 tie at the end of nine innings between the American League and National League. In the home run […]
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Ripley Co. Chamber Opens Award Nominations
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Businessperson of the Year; Citizen of the Year, and Educator of the Year awards. You’re invited to submit nominations for […]
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Leising Invites Constituents to Meet Her at Ripley County Fair
(Ripley County, IN) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) is inviting constituents to join her at the Ripley County Fair to discuss Indiana’s new laws, budget and other topics on Monday, July 21, from 7-9 p.m. […]
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RCCF Hosting Women’s Giving Circle Sun, Fun, & Philanthropy Social
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is excited to invite you to the Women’s Giving Circle: Sun, Fun, & Philanthropy Social. This special event is a unique opportunity to connect with individuals […]
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Ripley County Under Flood Advisory Until 9:30 This Morning
(Ripley County, IN) – A Flood Advisory is in effect for Ripley County until 9:30 this morning. The National Weather Service says flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Forecasters say potential impacts are minor […]
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MMH’s New Hospital Taking Shape
(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health’s new hospital on State Road 229 north of the I-74 interchange in Batesville is rounding into shape. Construction on the $115 million facility began in late May. “As you […]
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Batesville Council Approves Interlocal City Court Agreements With Three Towns
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council approved interlocal city court agreements with the towns of Oldenburg, Sunman and Milan this week. The interlocal agreement primarily pertains to how court costs, fees and other financial items […]
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Multiple Crews Battle Structure Fire
(Decatur County, IN) – Several area departments battled a structure fire early Tuesday morning on the 26-hundred block of County Road 500 South in Decatur County. Crews arriving on the scene shortly after 4:30 a.m. […]