
In the Thursday, September 26 issue
C.A.R.E. group cares for animals
All animals need someone to care whether it is a pet or even livestock. Over the years the cost of animals’ vaccination, safety, and neglect has become a problem for Ripley County and surrounding areas and needs assistance, but cost is going to be fact …
Read the story »Lady Bulldogs beat SR twice
As if one battle between Batesville and South Ripley on the volleyball court wasn’t enough two weekends ago, try two more contests between the two county schools as the Lady Bulldogs beat the Lady Raiders twice in matches this past Saturday and Monday. …
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No. 4 OA shuts out Rising Sun
Class A No. 4 Oldenburg Academy girls soccer was forced to travel back early due to much-needed rain in the area but not before Tuesday night’s match went official and gave the Lady Twisters a 4-0 win at Rising Sun.

Chalktoberfest 2024 is big hit at Bricktoberfest
Allie Cox, 12 of Batesville, was so talented with her chalk art entry on Saturday, September 21, at the first Chalktoberfest. She just started doing this a year ago. She is the daughter of Errick and Amanda Cox.

Chalktoberfest cont'd.....
Megan Bauer, 19 of Sunman (parents are Steve and Stephanie Bauer), participated in the Chalktoberfest on Saturday at the 9th Annual Bricktoberfest in Osgood. She has been competing in chalk art with Movie/Poster, Book covers and Album Covers. She was one of many talented artists at the competition.