In the Thursday, March 27, 2025 issue
A servant’s heart: After 32 years, Batesville bids farewell to Chief Stan Holt
From his Ripley County roots t …
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Citizen advised not to talk about Vital issue at mtg.
At the March 17 meeting of the Ripley County Commissioners, Debbie Donk was there to speak about the issue with Vital Farms buying farmland for expansive chicken farming in Ripley County. County Attorney John Ertel recommended that Ms. Donk not speak on Vital Farms zoning since there is a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting set for April 1, 2025. She did want it on the record that she is against the chicken farm. The zoning meeting will be held in the Ripley County Annex (Commissioners Room) on April 1 at 7 p.m.
Samples Named Assistant Coach of the Year
A well-known coach and friend to the game of basketball inside the coverage area has earned rightful recognition as current Oldenburg Academy girls basketball assistant coach Brian Samples has been named Assistant Coach of the Year by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.
