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RCCF now accepting applications for Brelage nursing scholarship

May 22, 2021 Tom Snape

Ripley County IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship. In 2008, the Batesville community lost a dedicated member, Doris A. Brelage, through an accidental death. […]

Decatur County man arrested on child porn charges

May 22, 2021 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — On May 21, 2021, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Crimes Against Child investigation involving the possession of child pornography. As a result of the investigation, Eric Klosterkemper, age 33, […]

Lady Wildcats Capture Girls Tennis Sectional Crown

May 22, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Franklin County Lady Wildcats won The Girls Tennis Sectional Championship at Connersville by defeating the host Lady Spartans on Friday Night, May 21st. FC advances to The Regionals at Richmond on Tuesday, May 25th, […]

Eagles Defeated By Rebels

May 22, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Jac-Cen-Del Eagles Varsity Baseball team drops the final conference game to The Southwestern Rebels by a score of 9-4. Courtesy of Eagles Coach Dave Bradshaw.

Lady Chargers Beat Lady Bulldogs

May 22, 2021 Annie Nunley

The North Decatur Lady Chargers managed through a push by Batesville in the sixth inning where North Decatur Chargers Varsity coughed up four runs, but North still won 9-5 on Friday. The Lady Bulldogs big […]

Lady Twisters Move On To Sectional Finals With Victory Over Lady Trojans

May 22, 2021 Annie Nunley

The OA Women’s Tennis team advanced to the Sectional Final on Saturday with a win over East Central tonight by a score of 3-2. Winning for the Twisters were #2 singles, Mimi Wilder, #1 Doubles, […]

Four arrested on drug and weapons charges in Decatur County

May 21, 2021 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — On April 28, 2021, at approximately 1:00 pm, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Greensburg Police Department and the Decatur County Probation department, served two search warrants, […]

Wildcats Wrap Up Regular Season EIAC Play Winning Over Lions

May 21, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Franklin County Wildcats beat The Rushville Lions on Thursday Night to finish conference play at 10-4 on the year. The Wildcats are currently in 2nd place in the EIAC with some teams still needing […]

Napoleon man’s death under investigation

May 21, 2021 Tom Snape

Napoleon, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Napoleon man. Investigators say 54-year-old Phillip Abrams was found dead by his wife at their home Wednesday afternoon around 4 pm. […]

“Patriot’s Pen” essay winners announced at St. Louis School

May 21, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Earlier this year, St. Louis School (SLS) Junior High students were asked to participate in a writing activity for the VFW called the “Patriot’s Pen.” All of the students in Junior High […]

Former Batesville Bulldog Baseball Standout Lane Oesterling Helps Grenadiers To NAIA World Series

May 21, 2021 Annie Nunley

IU Southeast wins The NAIA Baseball Regional beating the Number 1 ranked team in the nation The Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs 16-10 in The Regional Championship at Kingsport, Tennessee. The Grenadiers won the first game against […]

Brookville man seriously injured in Ripley County accident

May 21, 2021 Tom Snape

Sunman, IN — A Brookville man was flown to UC Medical Center in Cincinnati following a one-vehicle rollover accident on Rosfeld Road near State Road 101 in the Sunman area. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office […]