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Batesville alum Chris Giesting inducted into Indiana Track & Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame

June 26, 2023 Skylar Sigman

On Saturday, Chris Giesting was inducted into the Indiana Track & Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame. Giesting, a 2011 Batesville High School grad, finished his high school career with a 400m IHSAA State […]

Bohman named Miss Decatur County 2023

June 26, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Madelyn Bohman was named Miss Decatur County at the 2023 Pageant Friday night at Greensburg City Hall. Bohman was crowned by 2022 Miss Decatur County Ellie Acra. Bohman will reign over the […]

Two new displays opening July 4 at local museum

June 26, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Two new displays will open at the Historical Society of Decatur County on July 4. Two parlors will have a display of clothing from the early 20th Century; the other is a […]

Young recognizes Hoosier students who completed summer internship

June 26, 2023 Tom Snape

(Washington, D.C) – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) recognized Hoosier students who participated in the first session of his summer internship program in Washington, D.C. The students assisted with daily activities and special projects related […]

OCRA to hold regional meetings across state

June 26, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced it will hold six meetings, called OCRA in YOUR Region, around the state throughout July and August. OCRA in YOUR Region […]

One hospitalized following crash near Versailles

June 26, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – One person was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle accident on Benham Road south of Versailles Sunday afternoon. The victim’s name and the extent of their injuries were not released. […]

Rush County Fair Report – Monday, June 26th

June 26, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Rush County 4-H Fair on Monday, June 26th, at 9 AM, it’s the 4-H Poultry Show. Monday night, the Midway opens at 6 PM, and there is a wristband special. Wristbands […]

Rush County Fair Report – Sunday, June 25th

June 25, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Rush County 4-H Fair on Sunday, June 25th, at 1 PM, it’s the 4-H Sheep Show. The 4-H Goat Show will begin 1 hour after the completion of the 4-H Sheep […]

North Decatur’s Wagner elected FFA State Southern Region VP

June 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – A local student will serve during the 2023-24 school year as Indiana FFA State Southern Region Vice President. Blaine Wagner from the North Decatur Chapter was elected to the post this week […]

Rush County Fair Report – Saturday, June 24th

June 24, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Rush County 4-H Fair on Saturday, June 24th, at 9 AM, it’s the 4-H Rabbit Show and the 4-H Horse and Pony Show. Saturday afternoon at 3 PM, there is an […]

Homicide in Aurora under investigation

June 23, 2023 Tom Snape

(Aurora, IN) – On June 21, 2023 at approximately 1:40 pm, the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 15026 State Route 148 in Aurora for a female who was found unconscious and not breathing […]

Gamers unite at Game ON: Esports Camp at Milan Middle School

June 23, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Campers faced off in teams of four this week in the video game Rocket League at Game ON: Esports Camp, the latest summer program from Genesis: Pathways to Success as a […]