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Visit the All-Aboard exhibit

The Batesville Historical Society, 15 W. George St, invites you to visit the All-Aboard exhibit.
COVID-19: The War on Truth Series 5, Part 5

My initial thought when I began the series on COVID-19 was to run the series for a minimum of six weeks.
Bulldogs done in by mud, unbeaten Braves

With the Dawg Pound turned into a boggy marsh Friday night thanks to rain showers from start to finish, Batesville had a chance to slow down undefeated Brownstown Central in the Sectional 31 semifinals.
Ninja Kids program promotes valuable skills

One, two, three, Ninja ready!
During every Ninja Kids class at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA, youth run, climb, hang, swing, and flip their way around the gymnastics room.
The community of Batesville is special, and it shows

"Hey Cassie, you have a call on line one," they yelled back to the newsroom from the front desk.
Umbrella Sky coming down Oct. 24

Batesville Area Art Council would like to get the word out that the last day to see the Batesville Umbrella Sky Project will be Sunday, Oct. 24th.
Arts Council to receive $10,000 in Belterra Funds

The Batesville Area Arts Council was granted $10,000 in Belterra Fund money at the Oct. 11 common council meeting.
Lady Bulldogs cap off excellent Day

After seeing their male counterparts advance to the Shelbyville Semistate with a third- place regional finish, the Batesville girls cross country team took to the Franklin Community course Saturday and did them two better – winning the regional round for the second time in school history.
COVID-19: The war on truth - Series 5, Part 3

In part two of series 5, COVID-19: The war on truth, several questions regarding COVID-19 were asked by readers. Three were selected to be answered in this week's edition.
The 812 seeks applicants for fundraiser

A Southeast Indiana news media company is seeking applications for their next fundraiser.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence is a subject that can be tough to deal with and combat, even under normal circumstances. Unfortunately, in the challenging environment of 2020-21 and the unprecedented events of this past year and a half, domestic violence incidents have increased.
Arts Council holds ribbon cutting for Hill-rom Clock Tower Art

On Sept. 24, the Batesville Area Arts Council officially unveiled the Hill-Rom Clock Tower artwork.
School board discusses stadium, locker room improvements, Batesville third graders honored

Batesville Intermediate School third grade students Lane Moody and Cristiano Barajas were honored at the Sept. 20 school board meeting. Moody and Barajas stopped and stood at attention while biking past a local veteran's funeral.
Lady Bulldogs headed to state golf finals

ANDERSON — The Batesville High School girls golf team placed third at the Lapel Regional Saturday and earned its first berth in the IHSAA State Finals, on Oct. 1-2 at Prairie View Golf Club, Carmel.
T-Mobile has committed 25 million to small town grants over the next five years that will include Batesville

These small towns have big plans. Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the 25 small towns winning Hometown Grants to jumpstart vital community development projects to re-energize these towns and build upon what makes them unique. Hometown Grants are part of the Un-carrier’s massive commitment to bring 5G to rural America.
BHS Graduate is up-and-coming singer and songwriter

Emily Hicks is an up-and-coming Americana singer/songwriter. While she currently lives in Salt Lake City, she has ties to Batesville.
Bulldogs dominate golf sectional

GREENSBURG – Batesville easily won the girls golf sectional at Greensburg Country Club on Saturday.
Todd Siebert’s memory will live on through others

Carol Siebert had her eyes opened to a disease she wasn’t familiar with, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig Disease, when her son, Todd Siebert, was diagnosed with ALS at 47.
Bulldogs, homecoming king shut out Lions

BATESVILLE - Rushville’s offensive inconsistencies continued Friday as the Lions failed to score for the second week in a row. Harper Miller was at quarterback and junior Matthew Komlanc was in the lineup at halfback for their second consecutive starts. The combo, however, failed to move the ball against a stingy Bulldog defense. Batesville, on the other hand, had no trouble scoring on homecoming night in a 44-0 rout.
Olivia Fledderman offers alternative cooking style

“I understand where people are at. Not so many years ago, I was the typical American child surviving off of quick and relatively unhealthy meals as my parents rushed between work and my and my siblings' extracurricular activities