Students at Milan Elementary School who could be counted on are pictured above with Walter Ruggles of the Milan American Legion, who presented certificates to the them.

Big runs in the second and fourth quarters propelled Batesville girls basketball to a Ripley County Tournament championship on Friday night, defeating South Ripley 52-35 in the title tilt at Milan.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Olean is partnering with Versiti Blood Centers of Indiana to sponsor a Blood Drive on Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.