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February 4, 2020


In the Tuesday, February 4, 2020 issue

25-0 and only four more to go!

That was the battle cry following a 74-65 South Ripley Raiders victory over Lawrenceburg on Saturday, March 7, 1970, to claim the IHSAA regional championship at Connersville High School. The come from behind win – South Ripley trailed 29-13 in the seco …

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Come have fun – Take the plunge!

If the weather forecasters are accurate, along with Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow, we should be in for some decent weather in February and end up having an early spring. That could boost the attendance at the annual Polar Plunge and After Spl …

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In the print edition:

MMH prepares for virus, but isn’t worried about the risk here

As of January 30 there have been six confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus in the US. According to Deanna Youngman, BSN-Infection Prevention Coordinator, “While we understand this may be concerning, the immediate risk within the United States is relatively low.”


Wild and crazy contraptions will turn off a light

The Ripley County Community Foundation’s Genesis: Pathways to Success (GPS) initiative, Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation, and the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Duke Energey, are pleased to announce the 9th Annual Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest on Saturday, February 29 at Jac-Cen-Del High School in Osgood.


Ripley County gyms packed for weekend basketball

High school gymnasiums at Jac-Cen-Del, Milan, and South Ripley were filled to the rafters during a busy weekend of boys varsity basketball action. Over the course of two nights, the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles lost a heartbreaker to Oldenburg, South Ripley defeated non-conference opponents Lawrenceburg and Jennings County, and Milan triumphed in two ORVC games, a buzzer-beater win against Southwestern followed by a victory over Switzerland County.