
In the Thursday, January 30 issue

Bulldogs sweep SEI titles
For the first time in over 15 years, Batesville Middle School saw its two boys basketball teams sweep championships as part of the Southeastern Indiana Invitational Tournament.

Veterans presented Quilts of Valor for their service
Pictured is the group of gentlemen who have been honored with the Quilt of Valor. Everyone gathered at Pollard’s Bowl for the new inductees and an appreciation luncheon last week. Pictured is John Ward, of Versailles, Navy 1956-1958; Tom Cummings, Milan, Army 1969-1970; Jay Enginger, Versailles, US Coast Guard 1969-2004; Charlie Ashcraft, Versailles, Army 1953-1955; Charles Sutton, Greensburg, Army 1967-1969; Gary Byard, Versailles, Navy 1965-1968 and Ron Sutton, Holton, Marine Corp. 1969-1971. It is an honor to receive one of these quilts. They are handmade by Mary Ann Geisler and Jean Kieffer.

Thank you for your service
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, these veterans were honored and presented the Quilts of Valor 2025 for their dedicated military service. Pictured is Tom Cummings, of Milan, Army; Charlie Ashcraft, of Versailles, Army; and Gary Byard, of Versailles, Navy. Thank you for your service to our country.