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Legendary ‘Howard Hesseman’ Died at 81!
Howard hesseman Star of ” WKRP in Cincinnati”, who’s best known for playing disc jockey johnny fever on the classic tv show wkrp in cincinnati has died. He was 81 years old at the time […]
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Columbus North Sectional a tough swim for locals
At the Columbus North Girls Swimming Sectional Monday, East Central had the top local finish taking fifth place. Milan came in sixth. Batesville and Lawrenceburg tied for seventh then Greensburg, South Dearborn, Rising Sun, Oldenburg […]
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Saturday girls sectional recaps from 4A-14, 2A-45 and 1A-60
The following are girls sectional recaps from Saturday, January 5. 4A-14 at Bloomington North (semifinals) East Central was a 71-45 winner over Bloomington South. The Trojans jumped out to an 18-5 lead after the first […]
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
BATESVILLE, IN — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Safe Passage, Inc. says dating violence is more common than most people think, especially among youth and teens. According to Safe Passage, one in […]
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COVID cases trending downward across state; Strike Team returning to Batesville
STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) on Friday reported 4,478 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths across the state. Locally, Dearborn County had 33 cases and two deaths; Decatur County also reported […]
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East Central repeats as Richmond Wrestling Regional Champs
On Saturday at Richmond, East Central successfully defended its wrestling regional championship. The Trojans took the top spot with 175 points. Centerville was, again, regional runner-up with 112. Other area team results at Richmond included: […]
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Jack Wayne Collins, 76, Metamora
Jackie (Jack) Wayne Collins, age 76, of Metamora, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2022 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born March 19th 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky to […]
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Owenita A. Grubert
Owenita A. Grubert, age 75 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022 at her residence. Born in Batesville January 29,1947 she was the daughter of Owen and Mathilda (Nee: Gluesenkamp) Schumacher. She married […]
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Nearly 7,000 COVID cases reported statewide; all 92 counties remain in Red
STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) on Tuesday reported 6,878 new COVID-19 cases across the state and 113 deaths. Locally, Dearborn County reported 79 positives; Ripley County had 51 cases and two deaths; Franklin […]
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ICJI releases holiday enforcement campaign results
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has announced the results of the enhanced enforcement effort that took place during the holidays to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities. The Safe Family Travel campaign ran […]
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Governor extends public health Executive Orders for another 30 days
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb on Tuesday extended Indiana’s coronavirus emergency order for the 23rd time. The state will remain under the order through at least March 4. Indiana’s emergency order has been in […]
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Leising’s Clean Energy Land Bill passes Senate
STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would determine how many acres of farmland are being used for solar and wind energy farms, passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. Senate Bill […]