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Nicholson and Campbell compete at the CC state finals

October 31, 2021 Annie Nunley

It was a big deal just to be there. South Ripley’s Lanie Nicholson and East Central’s Rachel Campbell represented our area at the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals held Saturday at the Lavern Gibson Championship […]

Trojans ‘finally’ pop Pioneers in football sectional semi

October 31, 2021 Annie Nunley

The East Central offense scored touchdowns on all five possessions in the second half as the Class 4A, No. 5 Trojans rolled to a 52-26 decisive victory Friday at No. 6 Mooresville. This sectional semifinal […]

No. 6 Brownstown ends Batesville’s football season in sectional semi

October 31, 2021 Annie Nunley

Brownstown Central quarterback Carson Darlage ran for three touchdowns and threw for another score as the sixth ranked and undefeated Braves ended Batesville’s season with a 28-14 win at a rain-soaked Dog Pound Friday. During […]

Football Sectional Semifinal Scores & Coaches’ Comments

October 29, 2021 Annie Nunley

Batesville Coach Evan Ulery talks to WRBI’s Terrance Arney and Tom Snape following his team’s loss to undefeated Brownstown Central… East Central Coach Jake Meiners talks to WRBI’s Jerry Stenger about his team’s win […]

Halloween safety tips from ISP

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — It’s that time of year when kids are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating! Although everyone loves to get lots of candy […]

Hillrom issuing employee vaccine mandate as part of federal requirement

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Hillrom is instituting a vaccine mandate for all employees. In a statement to WRBI, the company says it will comply with the U.S. government’s vaccine requirement covering all federal contractors, which Hillrom […]

Mohr, Miller, Woolum honored at Ripley County Chamber annual dinner

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

OSGOOD, IN — The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce held its 2021 Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony Thursday night. Retired Indiana State Police Trooper Phil Mohr was honored as the Citizen of the Year. Mohr […]

Versailles man arrested after traffic stop, scuffle with Jennings County deputies

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

JENNINGS COUNTY, IN — A Versailles man was one of two people arrested following a scuffle with deputies in Jennings County earlier this week. According to a Jennings County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies pulled over […]

Rainbow trout to be stocked in Fayette County lake

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

CONNERSVILLE, IN — Indiana DNR, working in conjunction with the Connersville Parks Department, plans to stock 1,000 rainbow trout an average of more than 7 inches long into Smalley’s Lake on Nov. 2. The trout […]

Superintendent: Upgraded BCSC sports facilities will benefit all students

October 29, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Major improvements to the outdoor athletic facilities at Batesville High School (BHS) will take place without increasing property taxes, announced Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) superintendent Paul Ketcham. At a meeting of […]

ORVC All-Conference photos with Ripley County athletes

October 28, 2021 Annie Nunley

Over several different reports, we published the ORVC All-Conference athletes for all of the conference’s fall sports. The ORVC recently held its banquet, and here are some of the photos which include Ripley County athletes […]

North and South Decatur have Mid Hoosier All-Conference selections

October 28, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Mid Hoosier Conference held its annual fall sports banquet at Edinburgh High School. The following South Decatur athletes also earned All-MCH honors: Cross Country- Kate Hamilton, Bridget Nobbe, Emma Gatewood, Trevor Newby, Josh Shouse […]