
In the Tuesday, March 2, 2021 issue
Nomination for Golden Owl Award goes to SR FFA Advisor
Mrs. Erin Padgett, the South Ripley School Ag teacher and FFA Advisor has been named Indiana Golden Owl Award nominee. Out of 81 nominees, she is one of eight who will now move into the finals. Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Ket …
Read the story »RCHS president answers questions about facility
Robert LukenGUEST WRITER As President of the Board of Directors for the Ripley County Humane Society (RCHS), I am asked many questions about the operational details and services which we provide. This article will answer some of the frequently asked qu …
Read the story »Milan Council says ‘no horses in town’
A dilemma that concerned some citizens in the town of Milan has been decided by the town council. When a resident requested having miniature horses as therapy animals within the town limits, the council made the decision not to allow it.
2 injured in crash
According to information from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, a crash on SR 129 sent two people to the hospital.

YMCA staff receives special recognition
Seven Southeastern Indiana YMCA staff members were recognized in January and February with the YMCA S.O.A.R. Award (Service and Outstanding Achievement Recognition). “These employees enhance the quality of life for the YMCA community by providing extraordinary services, activities, or other initiatives that strengthen our staff, members and community,” says Angie Harmeyer, Southeastern Indiana YMCA Chief Executive Officer. “They have gone above and beyond routine job expectations by taking initiatives and inspiring others to work collaboratively and creatively to advance the mission of the Y.”