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Senate Passes Leising’s Veterinary Bill

January 7, 2026 Tom Snape

(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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Heger Seeks Council Seat

January 7, 2026 Brent Lee

(Greensburg, IN) — Larry Heger has announced plans to seek a seat on the Decatur County Council, filing to run for the District 4 position in the May 2026 Republican primary on the Republican ticket. […]

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Four Large-Item Pickups Planned

January 7, 2026 Brent Lee

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville residents who use Rumpke for trash service will have four opportunities in 2026 to dispose of oversized household items during the city’s scheduled large garbage collection days. According to the city, […]

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Sports Daily Digest January 7, 2026

January 7, 2026 Tom Snape

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 […]

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Rogers Named Interim Batesville Schools Superintendent

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Jane Rogers has been named interim Batesville Community Schools Superintendent. Rogers brings 40 years of experience in education to the position, including 20 years with Milan Community Schools, where she served nearly […]

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IN ’25 Graduation Rate Highest On Record

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s Class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates and sets a new state record, with nearly 92 percent of Indiana seniors graduating high school. The state’s graduation […]

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BMS Band Director Plays, Marches in Rose Parade

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Pasadena, CA) – Batesville Middle School Band Director Ellen Fennell represented the community at the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. Through the Michael D. Sewell Foundation and Saluting […]

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Indiana Senate Democrats Unveil 2026 Session Priorities

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington), Assistant Leader Andrea Hunley (D-Indianapolis) and Caucus Chair Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) on Monday outlined the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, […]

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Candidate Filing for May Primary Opens This Week

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 7)  is the first day of candidate filing for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. Candidates wishing to be on the Democrat or Republican primary ballot can begin filing declaration […]

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Leising’s Historic Sites Bill Passes Unanimously Out of Committee

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would transfer the management of historic sites from the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Corporation to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources […]

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Franklin County Deputies Reporting Jury Duty Scam

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a scam is making the rounds in which someone is impersonating a deputy. The caller says you have missed jury duty and that you need […]

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Sports Daily Digest January 6, 2026

January 6, 2026 Tom Snape

The 2026 Ripley County Tournament tips off tonight with girls action in Osgood. South Ripley takes on Milan in the opener, followed by Batesville against host Jac-Cen-Del in the nightcap. WRBI coverage begins at 5:45. […]

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