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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 [...]
Police Blotter 9/28/26
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Art on Vine to host special Bengals tailgate
Independent vendor market Art on Vine is partnering with Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) for a unique tailgating experience this weekend. To close out its 14th outdoor summer residency, Art On Vine is turning Elm Street Plaza into a one-stop gameday…
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

New BLINK race gives runners an early look at festival installations
Next week, Cincinnatians can lace up their running shoes for an early look at this year’s BLINK festival as part of a special race. BLINK: Run the Night is a new race created by ArtsWave and Pig Works that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. It aims to give runners a…

City of Florence to Honor Boone County High School Alumnus David Trosper
The City of Florence will join the community in honoring the life and legacy of Boone County High School alumnus and longtime Northern Kentucky football coach David Trosper during the retirement of his No. 44 jersey on Friday, October 2, 2026. As part of the ceremony, Florence…

City of Florence Annual Fall Clean Up Week Set for October 5–11
The City of Florence will hold its Annual Fall Clean Up Week from Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, providing residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household debris and other eligible items. Items may be dropped off at the City of Florence Public…

Ohio gets a failing mark on sex education policy from national group
Ohio received an “F” for its sex education policy, according to a new report from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States. This is the second year in a row Ohio has earned an “F” on the report card from SIECUS, a national organization that advocates…

Circuit court allows Ohio BMV to require proof of citizenship for voter registration
Ohio officials can continue using a new proof of citizenship requirement for people who register to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. In a divided ruling, The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court order on Wednesday. It comes less than two weeks before Ohio’s…
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 [...]