
In the Tuesday, May 27, 2025 issue
Chamber honors Carson Hughes Foundation as ‘Business Organization of the Year’
The Ripley County Chamber held their 27th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon at the Upper Room Café in Osgood. The Carson Hughes Foundation was recognized as the Business Organization of the Year at the luncheon. The prayer was presented by Terri Too …
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South Ripley softball celebrated Senior Night in victorious fashion last Wednesday night, defeating Oldenburg Academy 15-5 in five innings. Julia Hilton and Anna Block were honored prior to the game. That duo in the win combined to go 4-for-6 at the pl …
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Indian baseball beats JCD
Rising Sun and Jac-Cen-Del battled in an Ohio River Valley Conference baseball matchup last Wednesday but in the end it was the Shiners in extra innings, scoring three runs in the top of the eighth inning to win 7-4 over the Eagles in Osgood.

New businesses recognized at luncheon
Ripley County Chamber of Commerce new businesses were recognized at the Business Recognition luncheon on Wednesday, May 21 at the Upper Room Café. Pictured front L to R: Brandi Merkel, Executive Director of the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce, Cheryll Obendorf of Novel HeARTS, Latasha Roark of Lulu Sweet Bites, Callie Main of Bloom and Brew Events, and Keenita and Jessie Heseman of Precision Cut Engraving. Back row L to R: Jason and Mandy Hughes of Carson Hughes Foundation and Phil Hart, Executive Board Member of the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce.

Lady Raider run-rule OA
During the game against OA, Pitcher Ellie Combs recorded her 100th strikeout of the season as a sophomore. Combs is nearing 200 career strikeouts. Ellie is the daughter of Josh and Randa Combs.