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Dare to Care Issues Urgent Call as Food Insecurity Surges Nearly 50%

Batesville · Batesville

Dare to Care Issues Urgent Call as Food Insecurity Surges Nearly 50%

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According to Dare to Care, food insecurity in Kentuckiana has increased by more than 48% in two years.See the Story

Police Blotter 6/19/25 – WRBI Radio

Batesville · Batesville

Police Blotter 6/19/25 – WRBI Radio

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Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMS See the Story

Student-Athletes Celebrated at DAWG Awards – WRBI Radio

Batesville · Batesville

Student-Athletes Celebrated at DAWG Awards – WRBI Radio

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(Photo: Batesville Community School Corporation) (Batesville, IN) – Academic excellence, athletic achievement, service and leadership were showcased at the third annual DAWG Awards ceremony in the Batesville High School auditorium on Tuesday, June 17. The student-athletes were nominated by coaches, staff, administrators and peers, and chosen to receive awards by a selection committee. The following were recipients for the 2024-25 school year: Fe Read Article

Milan to Dedicate “Basketball” Water Tower Next Month – WRBI Radio

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(Milan, IN) – The Town of Milan will conduct a ribbon cutting and dedication for its new basketball water tower on July 3 at 5 p.m. They’ll hold a short presentation and cut the ceremonial ribbon for the tower that reads “Basketball Town USA” at the intersection of state roads 350 and 101. Festivities also include a meet and greet with town officials and the engineering team. The event is open to the public.Basketball · Milan Read Article

BMPL Breaks Ground on Arts and Innovation Hub – WRBI Radio

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(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Memorial Public Library (BMPL) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Arts and Innovation Hub Thursday afternoon. The multi-million dollar, 8,3000-square-foot facility will include a 200-person meeting room, maker space, an audio/visual recording area, meeting and collaboration spaces, reading and study rooms, and a first – an office for the Batesville Area Arts Council. The outside will include an event lawn andBatesville · Batesville Read Article

Tucker Resigns As BMS Assistant Principal – WRBI Radio

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Justin Tucker. (Provided Photo) (Batesville, IN) – The Batesville School Board this week accepted the resignation of middle school assistant principal Justin Tucker. He’s heading to Rushville to serve as principal at Benjamin Rush Middle School. Superintendent Paul Ketcham says BMS Principal Dave Strouse and his team are conducting interviews to find Tucker’s replacement. The successful candidate is expected to be hired at the July board meeting…Batesville · Batesville Read Article

RCCF Welcomes Interns – WRBI Radio

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Ingrid Tuveson (left) and Catherine Streator. (Provided Photo) (Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) welcomed its newest interns this summer, Ingrid Tuveson and Catherine Streator. The foundation’s internship program seeks to “engage local young people into the work of the Community Foundation in hope that they will become lifelong philanthropists,” according to the foundation’s Executive Director, Amy Streator. IngrRipley County · Ripley County Read Article

Police Blotter 6/18/25 – WRBI Radio

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Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMSBatesville · Batesville Read Article

491 E County Road 1400 N, Batesville – WRBI Radio

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306 E. South St., Versailles – WRBI Radio

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Friday, June 20th- 10:00am-3:00pm Saturday, June 21st- 10:00am-3:00pm Estate Sale Items of Interest: Housewares Antiques & Collectables Tools Canning Jars Home Decor Scrapbooking & Craft Supplies Sewing Notions FurnitureVersailles · Versailles Read Article

Anthony ‘Tony’ Wayne Blanken, 77 – WRBI Radio

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Anthony “Tony” Wayne Blanken, formerly of Batesville passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at University Hospital in Louisville. Born on June 27, 1947, he was the son of Lawrence and Frances (Brown) Blanken. He was 77 years old. Tony proudly served his nation in the United States Army with two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Kenna Blanken; four grandchildren, Austin, Brandon, Charle…Batesville · Batesville Read Article

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