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7.4.23 Osgood Journal

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In the Tuesday, July 4, 2023 issue

2010 Jac-Cen-Del graduate Ryan Schuler is set to take over as head softball coach at Oakland City University. The Mighty Oaks won 25 games a year ago during his final year as assistant coach.

JCD grad to lead Oakland City softball

The last name Schuler has long been associated with Jac-Cen-Del Athletics but now the name will carry some big-time weight in the collegiate ranks as former Eagle Ryan Schuler is set to take over as head softball coach at Oakland City University. Schul …

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Shelby Bastin is set to continue her running career at the University of Evansville. the former Lady Raider recently wrapped up four years for South Ripley’s cross country and track and field programs.

Bastin to continuerunning career at UE

It’s no secret what South Ripley has been able to accomplish as a small school inside both cross country and track and field. The programs have thrived thanks to perhaps the school’s most consistent foundation of coaching and a slew of determined stude …

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In the print edition:

Foundation helps others with ALS

The Big T Open and Bourbon Raffle was born out of a love for a native Batesville son who lost his battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.


Giesting inducted into HOF

To succeed and become one of Ripley County’s all-time great student-athletes certainly makes for one to be included in quite the exclusive category. But when it comes to Batesville graduate Chris Giesting, a world-renowned championship reputation puts him in rather rare company.


Versailles Farmers Market continues to grow

Pictured are a sampling of some of the vendors at the Versailles Farmers Market. The jellies and jams and homemade goodies at the second tent are second to none.