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Riley Hospital maternity unit opening postponed due to increased COVID cases

September 15, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Riley Hospital for Children is pushing back the opening date for its highly-anticipated maternity unit. Because of rising COVID-19 cases and the toll it’s taking on hospital workers, the hospital is delaying […]

Twice Blessed celebrates 15th anniversary with ribbon-cutting

September 15, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Twice Blessed Resale of Oldenburg Academy celebrated its 15th anniversary recently with a ribbon-cutting. Manager Tonya Hudepohl and her staff were joined at the event by Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice and other […]

One arrested after two-county pursuit

September 15, 2021 Tom Snape

JACKSON/BARTHOLOMEW COUNTIES, IN — Indiana State Police say a Tennessee man was arrested Tuesday evening after leading police on a ten-mile pursuit through Jackson and Bartholomew Counties. The incident began at approximately 6 pm when […]

The Branch Gathering Place + Coffee House celebrates ribbon cutting

September 15, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The official ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday for The Branch Gathering Place + Coffee House. The Branch’s slogan is “Changing lives in our community…one cup and one heart at a time,” and they serve […]

East Central FFA members compete in Livestock Skillathon CDE

September 15, 2021 Tom Snape

ST. LEON, IN — Sixteen East Central FFA members competed in the Area One Livestock Skillathon Career Development Event (CDE) on Wednesday, September 8. The event was held at South Ripley High School. In this […]

Batesville Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for tonight is canceled

September 15, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for 6:30 tonight at the Memorial Building has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

South Ripley wins first Ripley County Volleyball Title since 2015

September 14, 2021 Annie Nunley

South Ripley won its first Ripley County volleyball championship since 2015 Saturday, knocking off perennial champion Batesville in the title match in five sets. The Raiders took games one and two 27-25 and 25-18. The […]

Patriotic gesture nets two boys special recognition from City of Batesville

September 14, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Two young boys who have received national attention after they were photographed hopping off their bikes to pay respects as a military veteran’s funeral procession passed by received special recognition at Monday […]

Jac-Cen-Del hosts Cross Country Invitational

September 14, 2021 Annie Nunley

Jac-Cen-Del hosted it’s annual cross country invitational Saturday. Switzerland County’s girls and Hagerstown’s boys were the team champions. The Lady Pacers Claire Rogers won the girls’ meet in 20:29. Milan’s Ben Riehle finished 16 seconds […]

Batesville harriers run at Ben Davis

September 14, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville traveled to Indianapolis Saturday to compete in the Ben Davis Invitational. BHS coach Lisa Gausman says in her report, this was no little invite as the boys competed against 18 teams and the girls […]

Franklin County runs at Randolph Southern

September 14, 2021 Annie Nunley

It was a good day at the Randolph Southern Cross Country Invite for Franklin County as every member of its cross country team ran personal season bests. Coach Stacey Nobbe reports, for the FCHS boys, […]

MMH continues to see jump in COVID-19 hospitalizations

September 14, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health continues to see a surge in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, and the state models are still predicting a steady climb for the rest of September. The number of COVID-positive inpatients […]