In the Thursday, June 4, 2026 issue
Osgood gas rates to increase; Council shoots down apartment proposal
At the May 19 meeting of the Osgood Town Council members approved a rate hike for gas customers that over a three-year period will amount to around 39%. According to Gas Superintendent Steve Wilhoit, the gas division hasnot had an increase in the past …
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Bulldogs sink Pirates for Sectional 29 title
It had to be one of the most enjoyable sectionals around for high school baseball as each tournament game came down to the wire but in the end it was the host school most deserving of hoisting a trophy as Batesville knocked off rival Greensburg 3-1 on …
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Who knows where retirement will take local couple?
Tad Brinson (seated with wife, Marsha) were surrounded by family members on Tad’s last day at the Ripley County Planning Commission. Also pictured are Tad and Marsha’s mothers – Penny Brinson and Jerry Webster; children, Kelsey Brinson and five-year-old son Lucas, Abby Brinson, along with an aunt and uncle Dee and Roger Abplanalp. Tad worked 26 years for the county in the position of Planning Director. He is looking forward to time off work and when asked about future plans he said, “We’ll see what comes along.” Marsha just retired from teaching elementary school after 34.5 years.
No-hitter propels Milan to semi-state bid
Regardless of a score or what the stat column said after Tuesday night, should Milan win its first regional title since 2018 it was going to be a big deal. The No. 3 Lady Indians accomplished such an impressive feat but took it one step further as a no-hitter against the No. 11 team in the state solidified Milan's 3-0 shutout over Knightstown at home in the Class A Regional Championship.
Sweet Beginnings adds to Music on the Square
Bryce Liming and Tyler Fugate are pictured helping a customer at the Sweet Beginnings tent at Music on the Square Friday, May 29. They had cookies, cake pops, lemon shakeups, and soda available.
