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Open House date, time to show BMS additions are “TBA”

December 27, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Additions to Batesville Middle School have been put to good use this school year, but an Open House to show off the new space was postponed due to the pandemic. Plans are […]

A busy Christmas weekend for Franklin County firefighters

December 27, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Firefighters in Franklin County were kept busy over the Christmas weekend. Flames destroyed a barn and farming equipment Sunday afternoon on the 17,000 block of Pumphouse Road near St. Marys. The […]

Secretary of State steps down as Indiana GOP Vice Chair

December 27, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan has resigned as the state Republican Party Vice-Chair. Sullivan has held that job since 2019. She said in a statement that she wants to step back […]

Runaway teen found safe

December 27, 2021 Tom Snape

SWITZERLAND COUNTY, IN — A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from his Switzerland County home last week has been found safe. Brayden Parsons (pictured) was listed as a runaway from his home on Bennington […]

Colts and Bengals keep their playoff spots with victories

December 26, 2021 Annie Nunley

With two weeks to play in the NFL regular season, both Indianapolis and Cincinnati are hanging on to playoff spots. Each won a key game during Week 16. The Bengals have moved up to a […]

Wildcats tourney win and win streak highlight Dec. 20-22 boys hoops recaps

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

The following are boys basketball recaps from December 2o-22. There may be updates, so please check back. Franklin County Holiday Tournament. Franklin County won its own holiday tournament and set a program record with six […]

Girls high school basketball recaps from December 20-21

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

The following are girls high school basketball recaps from December 20-21. There may be updates, so please check back. Rushville was a 59-27 winner over North Decatur. The Lady Lions gained separation with a 14-2 […]

Lady Raiders and Knights compete in Edinburgh Tourney

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

Two of our area girls varsity basketball teams participated in the Edinburgh Tournament. Both captured two wins and both also took one loss. However, the order of the Ws and the L mattered in regards […]

Batesville and Rushville among wrestling teams in action Tuesday

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville Wrestling had its Senior Night Tuesday and it was a winning night for both their five seniors and the team. The Bulldogs won 54-18 over Switzerland County with seniors Jy’lil Chappell, Christian Garcia, Chase […]

Light on guards, Lady Bulldogs nearly knock off Switzerland County

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

Down yet another guard, Batesville’s Lady Bulldogs still made a go of it at Switzerland County Tuesday. But as heard on WRBI, it was the Lady Pacers who managed to come away with a 36-33 […]

Boys junior high, freshman/C-team basketball recaps December 20-21

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

The following are boys junior high and girls C-team/freshman basketball recaps from December 20-21. The Jac-Cen-Del boys seventh grade downed St. Mary’s of Greensburg 56-30. The Eagles Blake Wagner racked up 30 points, 14 rebounds […]

Haessig breaks Milan 100 Fly record against Pirates, EC sweeps at Connersville

December 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

In high school swimming, Milan won both meets over Greensburg, 96-47 for the Lady Indians and 85-74 for the Milan boys. Double individual event winners for Milan included: Emily Knueven, Adam Volx, Dylan Thomas, Taylor […]