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Batesville Council Holds First Reading on ’26 Salary Ordinances

August 12, 2025 Tom Snape

(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

August 12, 2025 Tom Snape

(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 […]

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Daily Sports Digest August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025 Tom Snape

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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State Fair Report for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025 Annie Nunley

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West Nile Virus Turns Up in Ripley County

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(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), […]

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BTD Donates $25K to MMH Capital Campaign

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Tool and Die, a global supplier of precision metal-stamping components and assemblies, recently contributed a generous donation of $25,000 to support Margaret Mary Health Foundation’s capital campaign, “Ensuring Generations of Care.” […]

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Milan Residents Vying for Title of “America’s Favorite Couple”

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – Dave and Karen Simpkins of Milan have reached the quarterfinals of the America’s Favorite Couple Contest. Results are based on weekly voting, and the Simpkins have received enough votes to advance in […]

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Scenic Routes Seen at Kids Building Bikes Camp

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(Metamora/Versailles, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership with Nine13Sports, hosted its fourth year of Kids Building Bikes Camp as part of their A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) […]

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Braun Considering Special Session

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is considering the possibility of calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional district lines. This comes after Braun met with Vice President J.D. Vance and […]

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Lowery Resigns as Indiana Higher Education Commissioner

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville resident Chris Lowery is stepping down as Commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), effective October 10. “Serving alongside Commission members and staff, Governor (Mike) Braun, (Education) Secretary (Dr. […]

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School: Inappropriate Behavior Allegations Proven False

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – An investigation into a social media post alleging an inappropriate situation involving a teacher during classroom instruction at South Ripley Junior High School has determined the allegation was unfounded. South Ripley Community […]

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Sports Daily Digest August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 Tom Snape

Batesville girls golf finished third at the New Albany Invitational on Saturday. As a team, the Bulldogs carded a 326. Individually, senior Ava Smith earned medalist honors by shooting an even par 71. Freshman Stella […]

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