FC boys edged by Knights, Bulldogs
Franklin County's boys soccer fell 3-0 to conference rival South Dearborn last Wednesday.
Volleyball team suffers sweeps
Wildcat volleyball fell in straight sets in three contests last week.
Lady Cats have 2-2 week
The Wildcat girls soccer team played South Dearborn last Tuesday without several starters, including #1 ranked player Madesyn Sunderhaus and center back starter Anna Rotert. The heat and humidity also contributed to sluggish play.
HELP grant ideas approved by state
A handful of county improvements associated with the state’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) have recently been approved by the Office of Rural and Community Affairs (OCRA) and are set to be presented to elected officials this month as a strategic investment plan to get the wheels in motion.
This week in hoosier history: the great squirrel invasion of 1822
During the second half of September 1822, the city of Indianapolis found itself under attack from an unexpected enemy: gray squirrels. These furry invaders embarked on a massive westward migration, crossing rivers and swarming through the town in countless numbers.
Rottinghaus returns to council as Ward 3 rep
He spoke of his previous experience on Brookville Town Council and said the board had “lost a lot of trust”within the last few years. Then minutes later, Dan Rottinghaus was selected to fill the BTC seat vacated by the resignation last month of Charles Campbell.
The Growing Laurel Food Pantry opens
The "Growing Laurel Food Pantry" grand opening was held on Saturday, Sept. 9. On its first day, the pantry served 204 individuals.
Firemen's Festival brings out best about Union County
September is Firefighter Appreciation Month, and we have much to be grateful for. Over the weekend in College Corner, the Liberty and West College Corner volunteer fire departments held their annual firemen’s festival, adding to the list of reasons we owe them a debt of gratitude.
The 2024 Indiana Governor Race: Meet the candidates
This article is a part of a series sharing brief bios on the candidates for the 2024 Governor of Indiana race.
Boys face Jackets, Spartans
The Rushville boys soccer team hosted Morristown Thursday and were defeated by the Yellow Jackets 4-2.
Chalktoberfest Returns to Batesville this October
The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. (RCCF) through its Ripley Youth Outreach Program, will host the 4th annual Chalktoberfest on October 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Shopping Village in downtown Batesville.
Tough losses for RCHS girls
Rushville girls soccer was on the wrong end of heavy shutouts to conference rivals last week, falling 9-0 to Connersville and 10-0 to Lawrenceburg.
BHS girls 2nd at Ben Davis
Ben Davis' cross country invitational started with a little downpour and a somewhat muddy course Saturday, but weather became favorable in the low 60s. Batesville took advantage of it with 15 season best performances and 7 career bests.
Tressler, Waits earn all-EIAC
On Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 5, the Lady Lion golfers (14-3) traveled to Winding Branch golf course in Cambridge City to take on Lincoln and Shenandoah.
Lions are 6-8
The Lions' boys tennis team (6-8) hosted Waldron and traveled to Lawrenceburg recently.
Twister boys suffer first defeat
Oldenburg Academy boys soccer team tasted defeat for the first time in 2023 with Saturday's 2-1 loss at Seymour.
Lady Lions take the court
Both Rushville's JV and varsity volleyball squads won against Franklin County Aug. 30. Varsity scores: 25-12, 25-21, 25-18.
Batesville tennis recap
Bulldog boys tennis faced another Bulldog foe, Centerville, on Aug. 26 with CHS winning 4-1.
XC wins at Union City
The RCHS cross country teams traveled to Union City Sept. 2 to compete in the Coach Noff Invitational. Both teams won the meet.
