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Batesville Council to consider use of ARPA funds for Skatepark climbing wall, shelter

January 16, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council will hold a public hearing next month on a resolution to provide federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA, or coronavirus) funds for the Batesville Skate Park Advocacy Group to […]

Man wanted on Decatur County drug charges arrested in Richmond

January 16, 2024 Tom Snape

(Richmond, IN) – A Greensburg man wanted in Decatur County on multiple drug charges was arrested in Richmond over the weekend. Kenneth Ray Rogers II was also wanted in Wayne County for felony Non-Support of […]

Wind Chill Advisory issued for Franklin Co. tonight through Wednesday morning

January 16, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for Franklin County from 9 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chills down to 15-below zero are expected. Forecasters say the cold wind […]

Jim’s Journal, Jan. 16, 2024

January 16, 2024 Brent Lee

We welcomed someone special, besides the coaches, to WRBI’s Coaches Corner last night… Milan grappler Kayla Roell joined us, to talk a little about her 4th-place finish in the 115-pound division of Indiana’s first girls’ […]

Milan Sophomore 4th at State Wrestling Championship

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

Photo- Courtesy Milan High School Kayla Roell is all the talk of a lot of folks these days. The IHSAA sanction of girls’ wrestling as an official sport this school year has played right into […]

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Oldenburg Academy Swimmers’ Set a New School Record

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

Congratulations to both the Oldenburg Academy boys’ 200 Medley Relay Team and 400-yard freestyle Relay Team on not only placing first but setting a new school record-breaking time of 1:52.17 in the 200 Medley and […]

Merritt Earns Conference Championship at EIAC Wrestling Meet

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

Preston Merritt earned a conference championship in the 120-pound weight class Saturday at the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference wrestling meet held at South Dearborn Saturday. Cayden Beagle and Adam Underhill earned third-place finishes. Landin Shepherd […]

Greensburg Boys Varsity Basketball Travelled to South Dearborn

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

Senior Drew Busick poured in 26 points for the Greensburg boys basketball team in an 85-56 conference win over visiting South Dearborn Saturday night. Busick hit eight three-pointers in the game. Jack McKinsey scored 19 […]

Batesville JV Girls Basketball Defeats South Dearborn

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

The Lady Bulldogs won Friday night 34 – 19 defeating the South Dearborn Lady Knights, Leading the Bulldogs were Grace Walter and Ava Hilbert with 9 points, Nora Weideman with 6 points, Ellie Westerfeld and […]

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South Ripley Boys Varsity Basketball Defeats Oldenburg

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

South Ripley 70Oldenburg 44Raiders were led by Cole Henry with 19 and had four players in double figures. They are back on the road tonight at Switzerland County. Submitted by the school’s athletic department.

JV Lady Bulldogs Defeat the Knights

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

The Batesville High School junior varsity posted a 34-19 win over the South Dearborn Knights. Leading the Bulldogs in scoring were Grace Walter and Ava Hilbert with 9 points, Nora Weideman with 6 points, Ellie […]

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North Decatur Girls Varsity Basketball Conquers Seymour

January 15, 2024 Annie Nunley

Jewel Verseman 9 points Sydney Rohls 9 points Jo Whitaker 6 points Brook Mauer 5 points Ally Whitaker 4 poin Carmen Thackery 4 points Libby Crawford 2 points The JV Lady Chargers are now 12-7 […]