News across Franklin County
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ethel Lee Noble, age 82 of Brookville
Ethel Lee Noble, 82, of Cedar Grove, Indiana, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital – Dearborn. Ethel was born on April 5, 1944, in Hamilton, Ohio, the cherished daughter of [...]
32 Callery Pear Drive – Batesville
Tuesday, September 29 – 8AM-7:30PM Wednesday, September 30 – 8AM-7:30PM Thursday, October 1 – 3:30-7:30PM Friday, October 2 – 3:30-7:30PM Saturday, October 3 – 8AM-Noon Located in Hillindale Commons. From Highway 46: Enter on Winding [...]
Man Reported Missing Found Dead
(Brookville, IN/Hamilton, OH) – A sad end to the search for a man last seen leaving Quakertown Marina at Brookville Lake. EquuSearch Midwest wrote on social media that 50-year-old Todd Payne was found dead on [...]
Police Blotter 9/26/26
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