http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_134112543.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_134112543.html A one-car accident caused Batesville electricity to go off for an hour Tuesday, May 13. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:49:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_130094838.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_130094838.html Voter turnout in Franklin County was heavy, county Republican Party Chairman John Worth, Posey Township, reported at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, before any results were announced. Tue, 06 May 2008 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_127223748.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_127223748.html Not long after election workers made their trek to the Ripley County Courthouse the results of the May 6 primary were counted and on display. Tue, 06 May 2008 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_127231528.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_127231528.html A woman bested two men and a political newcomer triumphed over a courthouse regular in the Franklin County primary May 6. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_127105352.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_127105352.html Last July, the most recent renovation of the Franklin County courthouse began. Now, 10 months later as the project is nearing completion, citizens and visitors will soon be able to view the facelift this historic 1850s building has received. Mon, 05 May 2008 09:21:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_126092338.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_126092338.html Jean Leising, a Republican candidate in the race for state Senate District 42, has been endorsed by both the Indiana Farm Bureau Elect and Franklin County Farm Bureau. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:39:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_120103926.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_120103926.html Two local school projects received financial boosts in the form of Rising Sun Regional Foundation grants awarded at the March 26 quarterly meeting. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:36:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_120103654.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_120103654.html “It’s complicated,” said Mayor Rick Fledderman of the state’s overhauled property tax structure. Now that’s an understatement government, school and other leaders of agencies that rely on public dollars can agree with. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_120103527.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_120103527.html Batesville Utility Service Board members voted April 24 to postpone the surcharge on customer water bills until the Mollenkramer Reservoir dredging project is approved. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_119194922.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_119194922.html As the primary draws near, many candidates step up their efforts to raise funds and get their voices out to the public. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:53:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_116065426.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_116065426.html For the past three years, first-graders in Donna Harrelson’s Batesville Primary School classroom have been collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:51:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_116065239.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_116065239.html The Batesville parks system is growing, but the number of workers has remained at two – Park Commissioner Mike Baumer and employee Larry Schutte. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:50:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_116065129.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_116065129.html A breakdown in funding mechanisms has created “kind of a perfect storm” for Batesville Community School Corp. finances, superintendent Dr. Jim Roberts told trustees April 21. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_113092207.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_113092207.html It is about 11 a.m. on a Monday morning, and several children and adults are sorting through various pieces of clothing, toys, books and other items. After they are finished shopping, they exit the building without having a cashier ring up their merchandise. This is how the Franklin County Re-Use Center works because all “treasures” are free. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_113092033.html http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/local/local_story_113092033.html Interest in FFA is growing as 91 Batesville High School students are taking part in this organization and developing skills that will help them be successful in the future.