
In the Tuesday, July 22, 2025 issue
Jury finds Cross Plains man guilty on sexual charges against a minor
“It’s plain and simple. It’s black and white. Adults cannot have sex with children.” This was the message that Chief Deputy Prosecutor Shane Tucker strongly conveyed to the jury as he began closing arguments for the State of Indiana versus Dylan Iceber …
Read the story »Eckstein’s dominance continues at Lauf Run
Perhaps it was a bit closer than most years but it still took over a minute for a second place finisher to cross the finish line and Oldenburg Academy graduate Curtis Eckstein once again made his presence felt, running away with the 2025 Twister Lauf 5 …
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4-H Fair officially opens - King, Queen named
Corporation Board Members are shown as President, Monica Hansen, cuts the ribbon at the opening ceremonies of the Ripley County Fair on Sunday, July 20. Left to Right: Kylie Adkinson, Charles Baylor, Brandi Brunner, Andy Comer, AJ Ertel, Bryan Franklin, Bryer Franklin, Jim Kuntz, Kevin Kunz, Peggy Lewis, Jeff Meinders, Brandy Meyer, Andi Nuhring, Kurt Sarringhaus, Shele Wiedeman, and Jason Young.

4-H Fair officially opens - King, Queen named
The 2025 4-H King and Queen were announced Sunday evening. 4-H King is Quintin Sarringhaus, son of Daren and Nikki Sarringhaus. Queen is Sara Swinney, daughter of Matthew and Bridget Swinney.

Fundraiser in Sunman has dual purpose
It is always great to see families in the community giving back while doing a fundraiser. Recently, the Gibson children started a snow cone stand to try and raise money for their family vacation expenses to be able to go to Indian Beach, Florida. Mackenzie, 13; Naomi, 8; and Noah, 11 told the Osgood Journal, “We are raising money for extra spending money on vacation and to help our parents with expenses. Our mom has been off work and has been helping care for us and our grandma who has cancer and lots of appointments.”