Local News – Page 185

Frost Advisory, Freeze Watch Issued

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, and a Freeze Watch that will be in effect from late Thursday through Friday morning. Forecasters […]

City Provides Update on Bike, Pedestrian Trail Expansion Project

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Crews working on the State Road 229 (Walnut Street) bike/pedestrian trail expansion project in Batesville are completing their work on the east side of the road between Hillcrest Avenue and State Road […]

Fall “Honor A Staff Member” Sign Campaign Kicks Off at BCSC

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is once again sponsoring a “Give Thanks” fall sign campaign to honor Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) staff members. As the holiday season approaches, BCEF wants […]

South Ripley Grad Begins Journey into Veterinary Medicine

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Urbana, IL) – Deborah Murphy of Versailles has been accepted to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. Admission to the college — which is one of only 34 veterinary schools in […]

Wreaths Across Ripley Co. Ceremony, Wreath Laying Details Announced

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to announce its continued participation in the national Wreaths Across America (WAA) program. This marks the fourth year of Wreaths Across Ripley County, a […]

Indiana Submits Waiver Request From Certain Federal Requirements

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Following more than a month of public comment, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has submitted a federal waiver request seeking flexibility from specific requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education […]

Commissioners Okay JRAC Opioid Funds Distribution

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur Circuit Court Judge Timothy Day and Abby Harry with Decatur County Court Services appeared before Decatur County Commissioners this week with a request to distribute Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council, or JRAC, […]

Driver Accused of Deliberately Hitting Police Cruiser During Chase

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Hamilton County, OH) – A woman from Southeastern Indiana was arrested in the Cincinnati area following a police chase in which she allegedly struck an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser. 38-year-old Jennifer Monnig of Dearborn […]

Dump Truck Takes Out Utility Poles, Knocks Out Power

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur/Ripley Counties, IN) – A number of Decatur County REMC customers were in the dark for several hours Tuesday after a dump truck came into contact with power lines. Several utility poles were taken down […]

Sports Daily Digest October 22, 2025

October 22, 2025 Tom Snape

Congratulations to the following seniors who earned Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association’s (IHSVCA) Academic All-State honors for the 2025 season: Batesville: (Gold: Anya Richey, Grace Walter, Reesa Zimmerman) East Central: (Gold: Ava Schneider, Maggie Shartzer; silver: […]

Batesville Redevelopment Commission Meeting Canceled

October 21, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Redevelopment Commission meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 has been canceled. The meeting is called off due to a lack of agenda items.

BTD Receives Prestigious Award for Outstanding Healthcare Leadership

October 21, 2025 Tom Snape

(Denver, CO) – Batesville Tool & Die, Inc. was recently presented with a Rosie Award at the RosettaFest, hosted by Health Rosetta at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Chosen from more than 10,000 employers, Batesville […]