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Police Blotter 8/12/25
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Sports Daily Digest August 13, 2025
The Reds topped the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 last night in the rain in downtown Cincinnati in a game heard on WRBI. Brady Singer pitched six scoreless innings with three hits, no walks and six strikeouts. […]
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Health Officials Urge Caution After WNV Detected in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Ripley County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Ripley County have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Two pools tested […]
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Sorority Donates to Batesville Parks
(Batesville, IN) – Beta Sigma Phi sorority members recently donated a check to Batesville City Parks and Recreation for a new picnic bench-type table for the Liberty Park gazebo, which will help replace an older […]
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BHS Girls Golf Finishes Ninth at IHSAA State Preview
Batesville girls golf finished ninth at Monday’s IHSAA State Preview at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The Bulldogs as a team shot a 351. They were led individually by senior Ava South, who carded […]
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Nine GCHS Students Earn CNA License Through Summer Program
(Greensburg, IN) – Nine Greensburg Community High School (GCHS) students earned Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licenses through a summer course. The students participated in an accelerated Summer CNA program which involved more than 70 hours […]
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Decatur Co. Democrats Schedule Caucus
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Democratic Party has scheduled a caucus for 6 p.m. on August 25 at 114 E. Washington Street in Greensburg to elect a new Vice Chair. Those who are […]
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Batesville Council Holds First Reading on ’26 Salary Ordinances
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council held first readings on a pair of 2026 salary ordinances Monday night. One was for employee salaries and hourly rates, while the other pertains to elected officials. Clerk-Treasurer Paul […]
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Local, State Police Increasing Impaired Driving Patrols Heading Into Labor Day
(Southeastern IN) – Local law enforcement and Indiana State Police plan to increase patrols and impaired driving enforcement over the next few weeks heading into the Labor Day holiday. Cops will beef up patrols and […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 8/11/25
Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMS
Local News
Daily Sports Digest August 12, 2025
Batesville girls golf finished ninth at Monday’s IHSAA State Preview at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The Bulldogs as a team shot a 351. Individually, Ava Smith carded a 78 to lead Batesville. A […]
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West Nile Virus Turns Up in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – Ongoing surveillance has determined that a mosquito in Ripley County has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Ripley County Health Department, along with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), […]