The Batesville Leader

08/19/2025

06/17/2025

INDIANA – Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Friday, June 20. The Post Office will be open regularly scheduled hours on Wednesday, June 18.



Customers who wish to purchase stamps, mail packages, or ship urgent letters or packages on may use the Self-Service Kiosks available at select post offices. The ATM-like kiosk accepts credit or debit cards only and can handle about 80 percent of typical postal transactions, including weighing packages and dispensing postage for Priority Express, Priority, First-Class and Parcel Post mail. Self-Service Kiosks are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Those who receive their Liberty Herald papers - please expect a delay by one day in receiving your papers.

05/19/2025

Amended Regular Meeting Notice: Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission meeting originally scheduled for
Wednesday, May 28, at 4 p.m. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 21, at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 132 S. Main Street, Batesville.

05/15/2025

Public Meeting Notice: Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Memorial Building, 132 S. Main Street, Batesville, has been canceled due to the lack of agenda items.

05/05/2025

RIPLEY COUNTY - The Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 129 just north of SR 350 starting Friday, May 16, for box culvert rehab work. The closure—between Estelle Rd and East Prattsburg Rd—is expected to last up to three days, weather permitting.

Full details here:

RIPLEY COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O'Mara Contractors, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 129 just north of State Road 350 on or after Friday, May 16, to complete box culvert rehabilitation work in Ripley County. S.R. 129 was previously scheduled to close on Frid...

04/17/2025

Welcome Bloom & Brew Events!

BATESVILLE - The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the launch of a new locally-owned business, Bloom & Brew Events.

Founded by Callie Main, Bloom & Brew Events offers full-service event planning and coordination for a wide range of occasions from weddings and bridal showers to corporate events, festivals and themed parties.

"Even from a young age, I loved planning events and the logistics that go into them," Main said. "I would help where I could, and just being a part of them made me so happy."

Main holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a minor in Event and Meeting Management from Purdue University. Her professional background includes roles as an Event Director and Wedding Coordinator at Wea Creek Orchard, along with experience working for Levy Restaurants and completing an internship with CURT/Sizemore and Company in Cincinnati.

"Once I graduated from college, I decided event planning and coordinating was what I wanted to do largely because of my role as an Event Director and Wedding Coordinator at a local orchard, which gave me the foundation and inspiration for my business."

Bloom & Brew doesn't have a brick-and-mortar but offers on-location planning services tailored to the client's vision, goals and style. Main says her process starts with getting to know the client and understanding their needs from the very first meeting.

"In order to understand my clients' vision for their event, I like to start by simply asking them to tell me what type of event they would like to have and what is their vision for that event," Main said. "Then, based on their answer, I ask questions to dive deeper, such as what are you hoping to accomplish and what are your goals for this event?"

After returning to Batesville post-college, Main found limited opportunities locally in the event industry. So she created her own.

"I started calling businesses asking them if they or their clients would use my services if I started a business, and they said yes," said Main. "So, I started my own company because my passion is event planning and coordinating, and I wanted a job that will use my skills and passion to their fullest."

With the launch of Bloom & Brew Events, Main hopes to become a go-to resource for celebrations in the area.

"I am excited to be a local small business owner and provide more services for the surrounding area," Main said. "If anyone has inquiries or simply would like someone to run ideas by, don't hesitate to reach out!"

Contact Info:

•812-212-3842

•[email protected]

•https://www.facebook.com/people/Bloom-Brew-Events/61567826101739/

•https://www.instagram.com/bloomandbrewevents/

04/05/2025

BATESVILLE POLICE: A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO, RIPLEY, SOUTHERN DEARBORN, WESTERN SWITZERLAND AND NORTHERN BOONE COUNTIES THROUGH 945

03/31/2025

Unconfirmed Report of Tornado in Ripley County

At around 8PM, Sunday, 30 March 2025, Ripley County Communications Center began receiving unconfirmed reports of a tornado on the ground near County Road 800 North and Michigan Road. Additional reports poured into the dispatch center of damage and a funnel cloud traveling east northeast. As of right now, no injuries associated with the storm have been reported. However, power outages, damage to homes, and roads blocked by debris have been reported across the county. The main damage has been reported along State Road 48 from Napoleon to Sunman. Nearly every fire department in the county, Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, and Sunman Police Department are still out at this time assessing damage and clearing the roadways. Duke and REMC are out working to restore power. State and County Highway Departments are also out clearing roadways of debris.

03/28/2025

Counties near Ripley have had skunks that have tested positive for rabies. Here are some tips to keep your family safe while being outdoors.