Obituaries
Connie Jean McCracken, 84
Connie Jean McCracken, age 84, of Greensburg went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born, January 11, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana the daughter of […]
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Eileen Marie Ogden, age 90 Osgood
Eileen Marie Ogden, 90, of Osgood, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, surrounded by the love of her family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Eileen was born on April 15, 1935, in her family […]
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IN ’25 Graduation Rate Highest On Record
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s Class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates and sets a new state record, with nearly 92 percent of Indiana seniors graduating high school. The state’s graduation […]
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BMS Band Director Plays, Marches in Rose Parade
(Pasadena, CA) – Batesville Middle School Band Director Ellen Fennell represented the community at the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. Through the Michael D. Sewell Foundation and Saluting […]
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Indiana Senate Democrats Unveil 2026 Session Priorities
(Statehouse) – Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington), Assistant Leader Andrea Hunley (D-Indianapolis) and Caucus Chair Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) on Monday outlined the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, […]
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Sports Daily Digest January 6, 2026
The 2026 Ripley County Tournament tips off tonight with girls action in Osgood. South Ripley takes on Milan in the opener, followed by Batesville against host Jac-Cen-Del in the nightcap. WRBI coverage begins at 5:45. […]
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Samuel Clayton Collins, age 75, Bright
Samuel Clayton Collins, born on July 1, 1950, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Bright, Indiana. He lived a life characterized by dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to nature, leaving […]
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Cathy Jo Chaney Metz, “The Princess”, age 67, Drewersburg
Cathy Jo Chaney Metz, affectionately known as “The Princess,” was born on June 15, 1958, in Rushville, Indiana. She transitioned from this world on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Hamilton, Ohio, leaving behind a profound […]
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Luhman Joins BCEF Board
(Batesville, IN) – Nikki Luhman has been elected to the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) board of directors. Luhman is a Batesville native and a 2000 graduate of Batesville High School. She attended Franklin College, […]
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DCCF Launches Match Opportunity for Pool Donations
(Greensburg, IN) – Donations to support a new community pool in Decatur County will now be matched, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a challenge from the Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF). “The Foundation’s Board of Directors wants […]
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OPINION: Indy’s First Visionary
I’ve loved the Indianapolis 500 for as long as I can remember. I’m an IndyCar fan who never misses the race — the sound, the speed, the traditions, the feeling that for one day every […]
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Sports Daily Digest January 5, 2026
Greenfield-Central slipped past Batesville 52-51 in the championship game of the Batesville Invitational heard Saturday evening on the Sports Voice. The Bulldogs taste defeat for the first time in the 2025-26 boys basketball season, and […]