News across Ripley County
RCCF Lists Chalktoberfest Winners
(Osgood, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation and its Ripley Youth Outreach initiative hosted the third annual Chalktoberfest art competition on September 19 during Osgood’s Bricktoberfest downtown. This year’s theme was “America’s 250th.” Artists [...]
Main Street Leader Meets Public
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Main Street’s new Executive Director met the public at a meet-and-greet in Amack’s conference room Friday morning. Rebekah Porter told WRBI she’s excited about her new role. “I want to collaborate [...]
Boys and Girls Soccer Sectional Pairings Released
The pairings for the 33rd Annual IHSAA Boys and Girls Soccer State Tournaments were drawn and announced Sunday evening via IHSAAtv.org. In all, 312 boys teams and 280 girls teams are set for competition that [...]
Oak & Vine Opens Downtown
(Batesville, IN) — The Oak & Vine has officially opened its doors in downtown Batesville. The Oak & Vine celebrated its ribbon cutting in downtown Batesville. (Provided Photo) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated [...]
BHS Girls Soccer Knocks Off Madison
Batesville girls soccer went on the road Saturday and defeated Madison 4-1. Addie Reding, Sydney Britton, Maddie Prewitt and Marley Denning found the back of the net for the Bulldogs. Denning, Hailee Weisenbach and Kenzi [...]
BHS VB Repeats as G-C Tourney Champs
Batesville volleyball won the eight-team Greenfield-Central tournament on Saturday, defeating the host Cougars in two sets in the championship match, 25-23, 25-16. The Bulldogs won that tourney for the second year in a row, and [...]
OA XC Runners Succeed at Hope Classic
Oldenburg Academy cross country ran in the Hope Heritage Classic on Saturday. The Twisters’ Josie Wenning was second among girls individual runners with a time of 20:47. Alaina Jensen had a top 10 finish, while [...]
Sports Daily Digest September 28, 2026
Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]
BHS’ Gallagher, Maple Qualify for State
Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]
Sports Daily Digest September 26, 2026
In Week 6 high school football action heard last night on the Sports Voice, Class 3A #2 Lawrenceburg held off Batesville 35-20, and Class 4A #1 East Central rallied to knock off Harrison 24-21 to [...]
Vernon Lawrence Munchel
Vernon Lawrence Munchel, age 77 of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville, Indiana. Born July 22, 1949, in Batesville, Indiana, he is the son of William [...]
OPINION: The Thermostat Standoff
There is a very specific kind of weather that only seems to happen this time of year. You wake up and it’s cold enough that you briefly consider turning on the heat. By lunch, you’re [...]