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Decatur Co. Fair Report for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 Katy Kinker

Lunch is on the house for livestock auction buyers at noon in the Large Shelter at the park. Then at 1 p.m., the bidding begins with the 4-H Livestock Auction in the Livestock Pavilion — […]

Sports Daily Digest July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 Tom Snape

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies hit three home runs in an unprecedented swing off to lift the National League over the American 7-6 in Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game last night in Atlanta. The […]

Woman Killed in Crash Near Batesville

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – A single-vehicle crash on I-74 near Batesville claimed the life of a Southwest Ohio woman Monday afternoon. Indiana State Police troopers from the Versailles Post were called to the scene near […]

Local News

Shorten Elected to BCEF Board of Directors

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Michelle Shorten to a three-year term on its board of directors. Born and raised in Southeastern Indiana, Dr. Shorten graduated high school from […]

UPDATE: Batesville Boil Advisory Lifted

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Boil Advisory issued for Western Avenue between Park Avenue and Liberty Street in Batesville has been lifted. The advisory was put in place following a water main break late Saturday night. […]

Batesville Main Street Food Truck Festival Returns This Week

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The 3rd annual Batesville Main Street Food Truck Festival is set for Thursday, July 17 from 4-9 p.m. at Inspiration Park downtown. The event was moved this year to the park along […]

Batesville National Night Out Observance Set for August 6

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Police and Fire departments and the Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville will host National Night Out on Wednesday, August 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Liberty Park. It’s a free, […]

USPS Job Fair Coming to Guilford

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Guilford, IN) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) will conduct job fairs throughout the state on Friday, July 25. USPS is looking to fill immediate openings for rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers. […]

Batesville Council Approves PAAIN’s $60K Belterra Request

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council approved a $60-thousand Belterra Fund request from People Assisting Animals in Need (PAAIN) on Monday night. PAAIN President Judy Behlmer told council they want to improve and expand animal control […]

DCCSC Names Student Services Coordinator

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Community School Board has hired Amy Gray as the corporation’s student services coordinator. She replaces Barb Lecher, who recently retired after more than 30 years with the school […]

ISP Conducts More “Wolfpack” Patrols

July 15, 2025 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Indiana State Police troopers from the Versailles Post conducted more targeted, or “wolfpack,” patrols of area roads last Friday. Dayshift units primarily worked state roads and interstates, while nightshift units concentrated on […]

Franklin Co. Fair Report for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 Katy Kinker

It’s a big day in the barns — the Beef Show kicks off at 9 a.m., along with Rabbit Ambassador contests, showmanship, and Mini 4-H events. Hungry? The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association is serving up […]