Tiny Batesville, Indiana, with a population of just under 7,000, doesn’t seem a likely location for the Hoosier State’s only public school Mandarin Immersion program. asiasociety.org/china-learning…

Batesville bakery sells record number of Cherry Thing-a-Lings this year wlwt.com/article/batesv…

It's National Drink Wine Day! Ertel Cellars Winery in Batesville is one of the top wineries in the Tri-State and also features an upscale restaurant and its own vineyard.

Always great to connect w/ Batesville Comm School Superintendent Paul Ketcham! Thanks for hosting dialogue with state leaders focused on advancing partnership programming, creating an ecosystem for college completions while in HS w/ intentionality/relevancy = student success!

Kids Discovery Factory has unveiled designs for their building in downtown Batesville!

Reading at Batesville Intermediate School today for Read Across America and I saw this. A • great attitude • becomes a • great day • which becomes a • great month • which becomes a • great year • which becomes a. • Great Life! The power of reading and being positive!

Make good CHOICES spirit week! CHOICES - a student group that wants to lead and empower all students to be safe, healthy, and happy!

Art on Main: BMS version Happy to unveil the latest mural in our series, illustrated by BMS 7th grader Addi Froehling. Watch for an interview with Addi in the coming days. Thanks again to The Simons Company and Rowland Graphics LLC for their support of this project.

National Girl Scout Day is today and we’re celebrating local Girl Scouts!

Batesville is ranked as one of the safest cities in Indiana! The survey conducted by AdvisorSmith used crime data from law enforcement agencies. "It’s just an honor to be recognized for something like this,” Batesville Police Chief Stan Holt said.

The 812 launches tomorrow!

The Batesville Chamber is hosting a Easter Bunny drive-thru at Liberty Park on Saturday

It’s National Beer Day!

This afternoon I was in Batesville to present a check to the city and New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc. The funding comes from the Community Connections for People with Disabilities Grant Program. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs

Indiana Lt. Governor was in Batesville Thursday celebrating a grant that helps those with disabilities:

Batesville is among the happiest places in Indiana

We love Coach Ron!

Batesville Casket Company is celebrating Earth Day by announcing their donation of a 1.5-acre parcel of land to the City of Batesville for the city’s Trail project! @HillenbrandInc