
In the Thursday, August 3 issue
One last race…
It was a bittersweet night at the Automobile Racing event at the Ripley Co. Fair on Thursday, July 26. Many of the community came out to support the drivers of the cars. Classes performed were the Midgets, Pure Stocks and Hornets. Leader of the beginni …
Read the story »Lady Bulldogs open with two wins
Batesville girls golf has immediately established its presence as the team to beat in the area, opening up the 2023 fall season with a pair of invitational titles on Monday and Tuesday. The Lady Bulldogs, fresh off of an appearance at last year’s IHSAA …
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Fair smiles!
The afternoon was one of the hottest on record when kids from Ripley County showed their livestock at the Ripley County 4-H Auction last Friday. Conor Hileman was all smiles as he brought his rabbit into the arena.

Plan Commission gets serious about citizens concerns
To say one pulls an “all-nighter” usually means working on term papers in college. An attorney preparing for a weighted trial. Or maybe attending the Ripley County Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, August 1. Yes, it was an intense, passionate, well-informed meeting of many Ripley County residents. And an even fuller house than the previous meeting.

More Ripley County Fair Memories
Taylor’s Tae Kwon Do showed off their skills of breaking boards for the crowd Friday evening at the stage area at the Ripley County 4-H Fair.