National Sports

• Misiorowski Powers Brewers To A 4th Straight NL Central Title

  The Milwaukee Brewers won their their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• NFL Catchup: Ben Johnson Explains Bears Scoring Outburst; Latest Injury Updates

  Here's the latest from around the NFL.

• Mahomes Mountain Week 2: 'The Prince Who Was Promised' Claims The Top Spot

  In the words of Nick Wright, the “prince who was promised” is at the top of Mahomes Mountain. However, Patrick Mahomes isn't that prince.

• Phillies Place All-Star Left-Hander Jesús Luzardo On IL With Shoulder Inflammation

  The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, three days after he was scratched from a start at Atlanta because of left shoulder inflammation.

• Ravens WR Ja’Kobi Lane Reportedly Set To Undergo Surgery For Fractured Wrist

  Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is expected to be sidelined for a month after undergoing surgery on his fractured wrist.

• Retired NFL star falls into social media hole by comparing Mike Vrabel scandal and Jonathon Cooper arrest

  Justin Simmons criticized ESPN for mentioning Jonathon Cooper's NFL suspension during the Broncos-Chiefs game, sparking sharp social media pushback.

• Chiefs Back, Bears Climb, Rams Out? The NFL's Best Teams Heading Into Week 2

  Week 1 is complete, and so is the first updated "Herd Hierarchy" of the 2026 season.

• It's Roberto Clemente Day! Pirates Legend's MLB Career By The Numbers

  It's Roberto Clemente Day! Here's the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and Baseball Hall of Famer's MLB career by the numbers.

• Josh Allen Leads The Charge As Multiple NFL Players Push For All-Grass Fields

  There's little debate when it comes to NFL players' preference for playing on grass versus artificial surfaces.

• NFL Catchup: Kyler Murray In Concussion Protocol; Eagles Place Landon Dickerson On IR

  Here's the latest from around the NFL on Monday.

• NFL Week 1 Defining Stats: Record-Setting Scoring, Historic Performances

  From record-setting scoring across the league to historic performances from the NFL’s biggest stars, check out the defining stats from Week 1.

• Dodgers Take Step Toward World Series Three-Peat, Clinch 14th Straight Playoff Spot

  The Los Angeles Dodgers marked their record-tying 14th consecutive trip to MLB’s postseason.

• Yankees Clinch Postseason Spot As Aaron Judge Homers For First Time Since May

  Aaron Judge hit a three-run home run that capped a six-run eighth inning, and the New York Yankees clinched a postseason spot.

• Patrick Mahomes Gets Win In Return: 3 Takeaways As Chiefs Beat Broncos

  The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated Patrick Mahomes' return with a win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

• Bears Reportedly Extend Starting RB D'Andre Swift On 3-Year Deal

  The Chicago Bears have reportedly signed starting running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year extension.

• This Year's Breakout Star Will Be ... Tyler Shough? Why Scouts, Execs Like Saints QB

  Who'll will be a breakout star in 2026? Execs and scouts pointed to Tyler Shough and a pair of Bears standouts.

• AC Milan Coach Reveals Christian Pulisic 'Upset' About Sitting On Bench

  Christian Pulisic hasn't played for AC Milan yet, and is not happy about that fact.

• 2026 College Football Week 2: Best Games To Watch This Weekend

  Check out the five must-watch games for college football Week 2, including Friday night's Mizzou-Kansas tilt and Saturday's Ohio State-Texas rematch.

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  Board Together

  Come play some tabletop/card games at the library! Teen ages.

  Sep 16, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library
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  Historical Book Club

  This month, we will be reading Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America's Cemeteries by Greg Melville

  Sep 16, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library
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  Chair Exercise

  Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines

  Sep 16, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library

Ripley Crossing Car Show Raises Funds for Alzheimer's Research

The event takes place Saturday in Milan.

Seven Brew Grand Opening Set for September 21

The new location is at 1000 Green Boulevard in Aurora

Ripley Co. K9 Receives Protective Vest

The vest was donated by Protecting K9 Heroes

ORVC Names Players of the Week for September 7-12

Five student athletes earned weekly honors.

Local Sports Report - September 15, 2026

The Ripley County Cross Country Championship highlighted the action on Tuesday

Oldenburg Star Records 1,000th Career Kill

The milestone moment happened Monday night vs. South Ripley