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Police Blotter 9/26/26
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Police Blotter 9/25/26
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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…
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: [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]