News in Batesville
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
Intersection Approach Closed Next Week
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville’s 2026 paving project continues next week with work around Hoene Avenue. Workers will dig out the approach to Hoene from 2nd Street on Monday, September 28 to alleviate [...]
Police Blotter 9/24/26
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BIS Principal Cassidy Stepping Down
Dana Cassidy (Photo: BCSC) (Batesville, IN) — Batesville Intermediate School Principal Dana Cassidy will step down at the end of 2026 to accept a position in nonprofit leadership. Batesville Community School Corporation announced the move [...]
BHS Boys Tennis Blanks South Dearborn
Batesville boys tennis team defeated South Dearborn 5-0 on Wednesday evening at the Dawg Pound. Official match results, provided by Bulldog coach Mitchell Taylor, are listed below: Varsity 1S Max Walter defeated Brandon Roberts 6-0, [...]
205 Lilly Ln – Batesville
Friday, September 25 – 9AM-4PM Saturday, September 26 – 9AM-4PM Located in Farmington Estates.
BMS Sweeps XC Races with Decaturs
Batesville Middle School cross country hosted and won both the boys and girls meets with North and South Decatur on Tuesday. It was the Bulldog girls 21; the Chargers 44, and the Cougars 66. Batesville’s [...]
Police Blotter 9/22/26
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Gas Leak Survey Starts Next Week
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Gas Utility will conduct a gas leak survey on the gas system in the downtown area and north of I-74, including the Town of Oldenburg, starting Monday, September 28. Two [...]