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Franklin County falls to Shiners in boys soccer

August 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

Rising Sun boys soccer defeated Franklin County 9-2 on Thursday. The following is a scoring summary from Rising Sun assistant coach Mark Boetticher: 1st half 39:20 – (RS) Kendall Montgomery goal, assisted by Ethan Titkemeyer […]

Milan second to Shawe in tri golf event

August 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

At Hidden Acres in Milan Thursday, Shawe won a tri match with 195. Milan was second with 221 and South Dearborn followed with 224. Shawe’ Kira Wells posted 45 to earn medalist honors. We thank […]

Batesville CC teams top 4-way with Decatur Co. harriers

August 20, 2021 Annie Nunley

In a 4-way meet at Greensburg, both the Batesville boys and girls cross country teams were victorious. The boys final was Batesville 26, Greensburg 33, South Decatur 73 and North Decatur 115. For the girls, it […]

Women In Business goes virtual again this year

August 20, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Women in Business (WIB) committee is doing just what the theme says: they are shifting. The committee felt it was in the best interest of all involved to SHIFT and run […]

Six local longtime family farms receive Hoosier Homestead Award

August 20, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Six Southeastern Indiana family farms have been recognized for their longevity by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch and ISDA Director Bruce Kettler presented a total of 73 […]

Decatur County Tourism to consider request to take over Fairgrounds

August 20, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Decatur County Tourism Board on Thursday heard from county commissioners, who voted to dissolve the Decatur County Fair Board this week. Commissioners Mark Koors and Chuck Emsweller said they took the […]

Lawrenceburg officer justified in deadly October 2020 police-action shooting

August 20, 2021 Tom Snape

LAWRENCEBURG, IN — Dearborn County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens has determined that a Lawrenceburg police officer acted in self-defense in the shooting death of a man last October. This comes after a review of the applicable […]

Accused child molester on the run after skipping Franklin County court date

August 19, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — A man facing child molesting charges in Franklin County remains at large after failing to appear in court, and his trial has been put on hold. Jesse Meckley was arrested last […]

Batesville, Milan and OA football team up to “Turnover Hunger”

August 19, 2021 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Batesville High School, Milan High School, and Oldenburg Academy varsity football teams are teaming up for the 2021 season to Turnover Hunger through the Weekend BackSack program. Turnover Hunger is […]

S.R. 46 paving to impact traffic at Trackville Road

August 19, 2021 Tom Snape

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. will be milling and paving at the State Road 46 bridge over East Fork Tanner’s Creek starting on or after Monday, August […]

Two SE Indiana police officers recognized for OWI arrests in 2020

August 19, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Two Southeastern Indiana police officers were among 65 from around the state to receive the Traffic Safety All-Star Award for their work to curb impaired driving. Brandon Meyer – who is now the […]

Drug overdose cited as cause of Bartholomew County Jail inmate death

August 19, 2021 Tom Snape

COLUMBUS, IN — The death of an inmate at the Bartholomew County Jail in early June has been ruled an accidental drug overdose. Forty-seven-year-old Gregory Leonard of Columbus was found unresponsive in his cell on June […]