In the Thursday, January 29, 2026 issue
Holton woman in the spotlight
2026 marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer – a United Nations initiative recognizing the vital role women play in agriculture and agribusiness. To celebrate, Indiana Farm Bureau is welcoming three new district education and outreach coordina …
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South Ripley names Homecoming Royalty
Pictured is homecoming royalty from South Ripley that were voted on by their classmates and crowned on Sat., Jan. 24 in between the JV and Varsity game against Milan. Seniors Devin Moore and Avery Andrews were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. Sophomores Evelyn Kelly and Hugo Vina were crowned Prince and Princess.
January snow memories shared...
You know the roads are bad when McDonald’s isn’t open! This photo was captured Sunday evening as the snow was winding down. Not much was open in Versailles, with the Versailles IGA eventually closing early. They stayed stocked throughout the event, but let their employees go home early for safety.
Winter Wonderland
Snow layed heavy in this big tree in a wooded area west of Holton after the snowstorm Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and January 25 painting a beautiful picture in the woods. However, the snow that totalled more than a foot in the area left the roads a mess and many businesses in the area closing for a couple of days.
