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CityBeat Published September 28

This vintage shop in Milford sells both clothes and plants

One vintage shop in Milford looks a little different than your usual store. Vacant Decade, owned by Chase Leonard and Sammi Skurow, sells plants alongside racks of old clothing at 204 Main Street. Inside the store, you’ll find everything from NASCAR jackets to 10-foot-tall trees.…

CityBeat Published September 28

This Northern Kentucky middle school traded jazz for mariachi. Students flocked to it

With their bows resting beside them, Rector A. Jones Middle School violinists began plucking the instrument beneath their chins with their fingers. A batch of trumpet players followed, before students cradling large ornate wooden guitarróns and smaller folk-style guitars called…

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 28

Sports Daily Digest September 28, 2026

Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]

WTRE 1330 AM / 104.3 FM Published September 28

First Twins Born at New Hospital Share Special Connection to MMH History

BATESVILLE, Ind. — Just weeks after Margaret Mary Health opened the doors to its new hospital, the organization welcomed its first set of twins, and their arrival came with a remarkable connection to the hospital’s history. Fraternal twins Aria [...] The post First Twins Born at…

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 27

Applefest Crowns Royalty

(Batesville, IN) — Large crowds, picture-perfect weather, and a record number of vendors helped make the 35th annual Batesville Kiwanis Applefest a successful weekend at Liberty Park. The two-day festival filled the park Saturday and [...]

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 27

MMH Twins Span 93 Years

(Batesville, IN) — Margaret Mary Health has welcomed the first set of twins born at its new hospital, and their arrival comes with a connection to the organization’s history stretching back 93 years. Aria and [...]

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 27

BHS’ Gallagher, Maple Qualify for State

Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 27

Earl G. Collins, 93, Batesville

Earl G. Collins, 93, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on June 4, 1933, in Bath, Knott County, Kentucky, the son of Millard and Clova [...]

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 26

Mrs. Sharon Lynn Lyon Clark

Mrs. Sharon Lynn (Lyon) Clark, age 73, of Vevay, Indiana, passed away at 11:16 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Waters of Dillsboro in Dillsboro, Indiana. She was born on June 14, 1953 in [...]

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 26

Judy Lynn Powlen

Judy Lynn (nee: Keith) Powlen, age 71 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, June 22,1955 in Hamilton, Ohio to Gilbert and Estelle (nee: [...]

WRBI Country 103.9 FM Published September 26

Sports Daily Digest September 26, 2026

In Week 6 high school football action heard last night on the Sports Voice, Class 3A #2 Lawrenceburg held off Batesville 35-20, and Class 4A #1 East Central rallied to knock off Harrison 24-21 to [...]

CityBeat Published September 25

Cincinnati’s improv festival returns after seven-year hiatus

After seven years away, the Improv Festival of Cincinnati (known as IF Cincy) returns. Featuring three nights of comedy from performers all around the nation, including troupes from places like Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles and Ann Arbor, the festival takes place from October 15…

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