
In the Thursday, January 9 issue
Miss Ripley County places 2nd runner-up at State
It came as no surprise to family and friends of Sophia Sullivan of Osgood, when she was named Miss Ripley County 2024 in July. She represented the county well over the weekend when she claimed the 2nd Runner-Up title at the Miss Indiana State Fair 2025 …
Read the story »Roell claims inaugural sectional title
Milan junior Kayla Roell has practically done it all when it comes to grappling on the mat or racing on a dirt track but the Lady Indian racked up another accolade this past weekend, claiming the first-ever IHSAA Girls Wrestling Sectional Championship …
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It was ‘snow’ much fun!
As the winter storm continued throughout the county Sunday evening (January 5), Paige Watters, 17 of Batesville, was enjoying the snow as she gave a little twirl down Main Street in Batesville. Her parents are Gretchen Burkhart of Batesville and Brian Watters of Lafayette.

Memories from the first substantial snowfall of the season
Andy Bush, 11, son of Donald and Lucrecia Bush, captured this squirrel on top of the birdhouse during the snowstorm at his home near Rexville.

Snow memories made
Look at these beautiful little snow angels during the snowstorm this week! Pictured are 2-month-old twins, Mackenzie and Lakelynn, of Sunman. Parents are Chelsey and Dean Martini.