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Homes Receive Broadband Investment
(Indianapolis, IN) – Twenty-eight households across 15 Indiana counties are the beneficiaries of the 18th round of the state’s Connectivity Program, which is awarding $133,943 to expand broadband access. In our area, Southeastern Indiana REMC [...]
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 [...]
BHS Boys Soccer Battles SW to Draw
Batesville and Southwestern battled to a 1-1 draw in boys soccer Tuesday evening at the Dawg Pound. After a scoreless first half, the Bulldogs’ Griffin Koester broke the deadlock by finding the back of the [...]
Waldron Tennis Wins 2 over BHS
Waldron topped visiting Batesville in varsity and JV boys tennis on Tuesday. It was the Mohawks over the Bulldogs 4-1 in varsity play, and 4-0 in JV action. The BHS varsity team falls to 13-5. [...]
Holder Sets New OA Record on Sr Night
Oldenburg Academy boys soccer rolled to a 9-nil win over Knightstown on Senior Night at the Graveyard on Tuesday. Twister senior Connor Holder set a new school record with a five goals in a single [...]
BMS Volleyball Splits with Jennings Co
Batesville Middle School volleyball went on the road and split with Jennings County on Tuesday. The Bulldogs won the 7th grade contest in two sets, 25-21, 25-21. Coach Angie Ehrman says her squad had some [...]
USPS Urges Early Holiday Mailing, Shipping
(Washington, D.C) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is out with the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before December 25, the Postal Service advises customers to [...]
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 [...]
Sports Daily Digest September 23, 2026
Oldenburg Academy boys soccer rolled to a 9-nil win over Knightstown on Senior Night at the Graveyard. Senior Connor Holder set a new school record with a five goals in a single game. The Twisters [...]
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 [...]
4592 Morris Firehouse Rd – Batesville
Thursday, September 24 – 9AM-5PM Friday, September 25 – 9AM-Noon Multi-family sale located in Morris. Items of Interest: Household Items Toys / Games Tools Records / VHS / Books Vintage Women’s Clothes Lots of miscellaneous.