News across Franklin County
MMH Honors DAISY, BEE Winners
(Batesville, IN) — Margaret Mary Health has recognized two team members for making a difference for patients and their colleagues. Julia Samples, RN, received the DAISY Award for exceptional nursing care and compassion, while Materials [...]
Main Street Leader Meets Public
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Main Street’s new Executive Director met the public at a meet-and-greet in Amack’s conference room Friday morning. Rebekah Porter told WRBI she’s excited about her new role. “I want to collaborate [...]
Oak & Vine Opens Downtown
(Batesville, IN) — The Oak & Vine has officially opened its doors in downtown Batesville. The Oak & Vine celebrated its ribbon cutting in downtown Batesville. (Provided Photo) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated [...]
BHS Girls Soccer Knocks Off Madison
Batesville girls soccer went on the road Saturday and defeated Madison 4-1. Addie Reding, Sydney Britton, Maddie Prewitt and Marley Denning found the back of the net for the Bulldogs. Denning, Hailee Weisenbach and Kenzi [...]
BHS VB Repeats as G-C Tourney Champs
Batesville volleyball won the eight-team Greenfield-Central tournament on Saturday, defeating the host Cougars in two sets in the championship match, 25-23, 25-16. The Bulldogs won that tourney for the second year in a row, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Charma Gae Salyer, 93, of Batesville
Charma Gae Salyer, 93, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1932, in Mayking, Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar and Lydia (Kincer) Pace. On September 17, [...]
RDC Meeting Set for Friday Afternoon
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville’s Redevelopment Commission will meet this week. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Memorial Building.
I & M Plans Grid Upgrades in Batesville
(Batesville, IN) – A transmission improvement project will be the subject of an open house in Batesville. Indiana Michigan Power (I & M) representatives will conduct the session Wednesday, September 30 from 5 to 7 [...]
Police Blotter 9/28/26
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Vernon Lawrence Munchel
Vernon Lawrence Munchel, age 77 of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville, Indiana. Born July 22, 1949, in Batesville, Indiana, he is the son of William [...]