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OA XC Runners Succeed at Hope Classic
Oldenburg Academy cross country ran in the Hope Heritage Classic on Saturday. The Twisters’ Josie Wenning was second among girls individual runners with a time of 20:47. Alaina Jensen had a top 10 finish, while [...]
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 [...]
Juanita Jane “Jackie” Deppe
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Juanita Jane “Jackie” Deppe, a cherished mother, sister, and grandmother, who left this world on August 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 19, [...]
Larry Eugene Morrison, 87, Milan
Larry Eugene Morrison, age 87, of Milan, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home. Larry was born September 1, 1939, in West Union, Ohio. He served in the United States Navy and later [...]
Police Blotter 9/29/26
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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, [...]
IDOE Releases ILearn Scores
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Deparment of Education (IDOE) is out with the 2026 I-Learn scores. Students in grades 3 through 8 took a new, shorter version of I-Learn this year to test their proficiency [...]
Wonnell to Represent Ripley County
Former Ripley County Community Foundation intern Delyla Wonnell will now help tell Ripley County’s story to fellow students at Ball State University. Delyla Wonnell has been selected to serve as Ripley County Ambassador at Ball [...]
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.
Local Trooper Named Traffic All-Star
From left, 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner and Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan, Indiana State Police Trooper Brandon Love, and Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Executive Director Doug Huntsinger at the 2026 Traffic Safety All-Star Awards. [...]
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 [...]
Two-Time Indy Winner Johncock Dies
(Indianapolis, IN) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock, whose dramatic 1982 victory remains one of the most memorable finishes in race history, died Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan. He was 90. [...]