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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 [...]
ISP K9 Receiving Donated Body Armor
(Versailles, IN) – Indiana State Police-Versailles District K9 Yadi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Yadi’s vest will be [...]
One Hospitalized Following Incident
(Versailles, IN) – Versailles Fire Rescue was called to Colonial Manor early Sunday for possible smoke in an apartment with an active fire alarm. One person was transported to the hospital by Ripley County EMS. [...]
Police Blotter 9/27/26
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Police Blotter 9/26/26
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Police Blotter 9/25/26
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]