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Jim’s Journal, August 3rd, 2024

August 3, 2024 Jim Williams

It was no contest in baseball at Cincinnati last night, as the Reds hosted the Giants. San Francisco pitcher Blake Snell was on fire, throwing everything past Redleg batters, on his way to a complete […]

Franklin County Announces Road Closure

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has announced an upcoming road closure beginning next week. Buena Vista Road between Chapel Road and Rickman Road will be closed beginning on Monday, August 5. The stretch of road […]

Raffle Fundraiser Underway for Local Family

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

A fundraising raffle is underway for a local family. Crystal Iles serves as the Business Office Manager at The Waters of Batesville and money is being raised from the raffle to support her daughter Erika […]

Open House Scheduled for BPS Outdoor Complex

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

The Batesville Education Community Foundation is inviting the public to attend its grand opening of the Outdoor Learning Complex at Batesville Primary School. BCEF announced the construction of the complex last year and the new […]

State Police Seek New Recruits

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This […]

Hogwarts Camp a Local Hit

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

From Tuesday, July 16th through Thursday, July 18th, Genesis: Pathways to Success furthered its A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) programming last week with Camp Hogwarts. Held at Oldenburg Academy, […]

Four Local Schools Receive DNR Grant

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

Students at 57 Indiana schools will experience the outdoors during the 2024-25 school year thanks in part to a grant program that supports field trips to Indiana State Parks and other state park-managed properties. The […]

5th Annual Chalktoberfest Announced

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

The Ripley County Community Foundation, through its Ripley Youth Outreach program, is thrilled to bring their annual chalk art competition, Chalktoberfest, back for a 5th year! The event will take place on Saturday, September 21 […]

Batesville Marching Band Set for Premiere Tonight

August 2, 2024 Rob Lafary

Be sure to grab dinner and be entertained at Batesville High School tonight as the BHS Marching Band hosts its Marching Band Premiere Night. Food trucks and tents including the Batesville Music Boosters, Tacos-To-Go and […]

Jim’s Journal, August 2nd, 2024

August 2, 2024 Jim Williams

Here are some Indiana athletes’ latest achievements at the Paris Olympics… Swimmer Anna Peplowski, a rising IU senior, became the 3rd Hoosier to earn a medal this year, and the first woman from the university […]

BMS Announces Locker Night/Open House

August 1, 2024 Rob Lafary

Batesville Middle School will host a Locker Night/Open House on Monday, August 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Batesville Middle School Student Council members will be on hand to help students with their lockers. These […]

Milan Announces Open House Dates

August 1, 2024 Rob Lafary

With the 2024-2025 school year quickly approaching, Milan Community Schools has announced their Open House dates. Students entering grades 1 through 12, along with their parents and guardians, are invited to attend Open House at […]