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OPINION: Lace Up for a Reason
Column: Camp Woodsmoke Roar and Explore 5K, June 13 2026 A Lions Club gem tucked in the hills of northern Decatur County is asking all of southeastern Indiana to come run, walk, ruck — or […]
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Tanglewood Announces Grant Recipients
(Versailles, IN) – The Tanglewood Baptist Church Legacy Fund, Inc. awarded a total of $60,140 to 13 recipients in its third year of grantmaking to local organizations. This year’s award recipients are: – Milan Cares […]
Obituaries
L. Dale Foster, 85, Greendale
Dale Foster, age 85, of Greendale, Indiana and a former long-time resident of Brookville, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his residence following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 12, 1941 […]
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Murder Remains Unsolved After 8 Years
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – A murder discovered eight years ago today remains unsolved. Seventy-three-year-old Thomas Biedenharn was found dead in his home on Highridge Court in the Hidden Valley Lake subdivision on May 28, 2018. An […]
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Gov. Signs Bill Aimed at Protecting Taxpayers, Provide Relief for Veterans
(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun ceremonially signed HEA 1210 on Wednesday, a new law that he says will protect Indiana taxpayers, strengthen transparency, and expand property tax relief for Hoosier veterans. “Protecting last year’s […]
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Lights, Camera, Ripley County
The Film Fest That’s Putting Small-Town Indiana on the Cinematic Map For four nights next week, two beloved historic theaters will trade their Hollywood marquees for something rarer: the debut of original short films born […]
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Sports Daily Digest May 28, 2026
Milan eliminated Jac-Cen-Del 10-0 in 5 innings in Class 1A softball sectional semifinal action last night at Rising Sun, The Indians’ Kynadee Bode threw a two-hit shutout, with seven strikeouts and three walks. Mallory Eaglin […]
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Senator’s Book Says We’re Not Prepared
Former Indiana senator warns U.S. may not be ready for next pandemic James W. “Jim” Merritt Jr., a former Republican state senator from Indianapolis, says history shows governments often repeat the same mistakes when public […]
Obituaries
Mrs. Belvadean Catherine Poling Strimple
Mrs. Belvadean Catherine Poling Strimple, 95, of Versailles, Indiana, entered peacefully into the arms of her Savior surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:05 […]
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Janet Susan Kirk
Janet Susan Kirk, age 68, of Batesville, Indiana, passed at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born September 30, 1957, in Washington, D.C., she is the daughter of Billy B. and Sonoko […]
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BHS Finishes 8th at Girls Track Regional
Batesville finished eighth in the 20-plus-team IHSAA track and field regional at Greenfield-Central Tuesday, and three events qualified for next Friday’s state meet. Ella King was runner-up in the shot put with a throw of […]
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Sports Daily Digest May 27, 2026
Jennings County run-ruled Batesville 16-4 in 5 innings in the Class 3A softball sectional at Franklin County as heard last night on the Sports Voice. Grace Copley drove in all four of the Bulldogs’ runs…In […]