In the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 issue
Versailles man hurt in manhole fall
It was April Fool’s Day, but what happened to a Versailles man was no joke. Kaylb Lane, 22, got up like any other day and went to his job on a construction site near Reading, OH. That day he fell into an approximately 20’ manhole which has left him wit …
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Raider boys show off new field in win
South Ripley baseball showcased its newly renovated Forest G. Waters Field for the first time on Thursday night and christened it in exciting fashion, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat South Decatur by a 6-5 final score. Th …
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Lady Indians surge to 12 wins
Milan softball is at double-digit wins already this season and did so after a four-game stretch which all resulted in victories.
Batesville announces Prom Royalty
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Batesville High School hosted their prom on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The theme this year was “A Night at the Masquerade.” The prince and princess candidates were Tyler Puente, Jadah Zins, Ryland Yeager, Caitlyn Fox, Owen Hermesch and Alysun Simon. Tyler Puente and Jadah Zins won the crown for prom prince and princess. For the seniors, the candidates were Jonathan Moody, Ava South, Cannon Clark, Karsyn Watson, Noah Weigel and Emily Merkel. Ultimately Ava South won the title of prom queen, and prom king was awarded to Jonathan Mood. From left to right: Tyler Puente and Jadah Zins (Prince and Princess), followed by Jonathan Moody and Ava South (King and Queen).
Lady Bulldogs win Raver Relays
Batesville girls track and field made sure at least one hometown team laid claim to a meaningful home event on Saturday as the Lady Bulldogs captured a championship at the annual Raver Relays.
