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Jill Lynn Mullins, 61, Brookville
Jill Lynn Mullins, age 61, of Brookville died Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio following a brief illness. Born April 10, 1965 in Batesville, Indiana she was the daughter of [...]
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 [...]
Storm Aid Continues Across Indiana
(Statewide) – Franklin, Decatur, Dearborn and other counties in Indiana are still dealing with the damage from last month’s severe storms and flooding, and millions of dollars in disaster aid are now reaching families who need [...]
Porter Takes Main Street Helm
(Batesville, IN) — Batesville Main Street has hired Rebekah Porter as its new executive director. Porter was selected following what the organization described as a comprehensive search and hiring process. She will lead Batesville Main [...]
BMS Volleyball Sweeps Benjamin Rush
Batesville Middle School volleyball swept Benjamin Rush at the Dawg Pound on Monday night. It was the 7th Bulldogs winning in two sets, 25-15, 25-13. “Top servers were Kalli Craig with 12 points including 7 [...]
Police Blotter 9/21/26
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AppleFest Returns this Weekend
(Batesville, IN) – One of Batesville’s favorite fall traditions is back. The Batesville Kiwanis Club invites you to celebrate the 35th Annual Applefest on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to [...]
Rob Wagner for School Board
Batesville Community Schools have played an important role in my family’s life. My wife and I raised our son and daughter in this school system, and we’ve had the privilege of watching them grow through [...]
OA Boys Soccer Wins 8th Straight
Oldenburg Academy boys soccer blanked Indian Creek 2-nil on Saturday at the Graveyard to run their winning streak to eight straight. Adam Weber scored in the first half with 29:49 to play for the 1-nil [...]
UPDATE: Rolling Road Closures Postponed
UPDATE: The Franklin County Highway Department has postponed the rolling closures on Reservoir Road due to inclement weather. (Franklin County, IN) – Rolling closures are scheduled early this week for Reservoir Road in Franklin County. [...]