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Batesville beats Rushville in 3A-31 football debut

October 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville’s Travis Lecher threw three touchdown passes and his backup at quarterback, freshman Will Jaisle, ran for two scores as the Bulldogs defeated the Rushville Lions 48-26 in Class 3A Sectional 31 first round action […]

East Central chops down Woodmen in football sectional opener

October 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

Class 4A, No. 5 East Central defeated Greenwood 44-14 on Friday in St. Leon setting up next week’s sectional semifinal matchup at No. 6 Mooresville. A 23-yard touchdown strike from Cole Burton to Nate Buesing […]

South Dearborn wins football rematch with Madison

October 23, 2021 Annie Nunley

In a 4A Sectional 23 round one contest in Jefferson County Friday, No. 14 South Dearborn avenged a regular season pigskin loss to Madison in a big way, 54-0. The Cubs edged the Knights 29-26 […]

Batesville road work schedule set for week of October 25

October 23, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Paul H. Rohe Company and the City of Batesville have announced the road work schedule for the week of October 25. A crew will be paving on Coonhunters Road and Volz Street on […]

IDH offering Moderna, J & J booster shots following CDC, FDA approval

October 23, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that it will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine to eligible Hoosiers following federal authorization of the additional dose. Booster […]

Football Sectional Week 1 Scores & Coaches’ Comments

October 22, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville Coach Evan Ulery talks to WRBI’s Terrance Arney and Tom Snape following his team’s defeat of Rushville … East Central Coach Jake Meiners talks to WRBI’s Jerry Stenger about his team’s win over Greenwood […]

Batesville School Board approves bond sale for turf, other football field upgrades

October 22, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville School Board has approved the sale of $4 million in bonds for capital improvements. Plans call for the installation of artificial turf on the high school football field, locker room […]

Lt. Gov. visits Brookville for PreservINg Main Street presentation

October 22, 2021 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch paid a visit to Brookville late Thursday afternoon to present a ceremonial check representing the $2 million dollars the town will use to revitalize historic buildings downtown […]

BCEF sponsoring Fall “honor a staff member” campaign

October 22, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is sponsoring a “Give Thanks” fall campaign to honor Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) staff members, according to BCEF executive director Anne Wilson. As the holiday […]

Local News

DCMH recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health

October 22, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) was recognized this week by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, for their […]

Last chance to enjoy Umbrella Sky Project this weekend

October 22, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — A reminder that Saturday is the last day to take in the Umbrella Sky Project in downtown Batesville. The last scheduled event under the display will be the Batesville Skatepark Advocacy’s Skate Jam […]

Ripley County residents encouraged to sign up for free notification system

October 22, 2021 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County residents now have a free notification system. CodeRED sends emergency alerts and time-sensitive information straight to residents. Examples of a CodeRED alert include missing severe weather advisories and warnings, […]