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Dearborn County Recycling Center’s Costume Swap Returns

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Aurora, IN) – The Dearborn County Recycling Center will host the 15th annual Costume Swap event from October 2-30, 2024. The Costume Swap will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00-6:00 p.m., with […]

Royalty Crowned at Batesville Kiwanis AppleFest

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Kiwanis’ 34th AppleFest took place Saturday and Sunday at Liberty Park. One of Sunday’s highlights was the Apple Royalty Pageant. Hazel Prickel was chosen Princess Apple Dumpling; Prince Apple Jack […]

City of Batesville Leaf Collection Begins in Early October

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Street Department will begin the process of curb-side leaf collection during the first week in October and will conclude in December. On average, it takes between two to four weeks […]

MMH Cafe Opens to the Public on Tuesday

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health is reopening its café to the public seven days a week, starting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1). The café is located at the hospital’s main campus and offers a variety […]

Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In Goes On Despite the Rain

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Although some activities at this weekend’s Versailles Pumpkin Show were called off because of the weather, the parade went on Saturday morning as did the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in afterward. Jerry Walker of […]

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No One Hurt in Batesville Apartment Fire

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – No one was hurt in a weekend apartment fire in Batesville. Firefighters were dispatched just before 5:00 Saturday evening to deal with a fire at Oakmont Apartments. Smoke was seen coming from […]

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Fire Heavily Damages Beloved Metamora Sweet Shop

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Metamora, IN) – The investigation continues into what touched off a fire that heavily damaged Mr. Fudge’s Confectionary in Metamora’s historic district Friday evening. Firefighters from Metamora, Brookville, and Laurel – along with Letts EMS/Franklin […]

Tree Blocks U.S. 50 Near Versailles State Park

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Versailles firefighters were sent to U.S. 50 east of the state park entrance Saturday afternoon because a large tree was blocking the highway. Officials say the tree was large enough to block […]

BFD Responds to Multiple Electrical Fires During Inclement Weather

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Fire Department responded to a report of a tree into power lines on Edgewood Drive shortly after 12:30 Friday afternoon. Crews ended up dealing with multiple electrical fires in three […]

Duke Energy IN Restores Power to 62K Following Friday’s High Winds

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Plainfield, IN) – Duke Energy has restored power to more than 62,000 Indiana customers who were affected by the high winds that tore through the state Friday. The storm’s sustained high winds and heavy rain […]

Sports Daily Digest September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024 Tom Snape

The IHSAA Franklin Community girls golf regional has been postponed to today. Batesville, East Central and Greensburg plus Franklin County’s Annie Hoff and Audrey Mears are competing to advance to next weekend’s state finals. In […]

Sports Daily Digest September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024 Tom Snape

In Week Six high school football last night, Lawrenceburg shut out Batesville 24-0…East Central hammered South Dearborn 45-0…It was Franklin County over Greensburg 36-7…Milan blanked Eastern Hancock 8-0…and Rushville got past Lapel 18-6. The Connersville […]