
In the Tuesday, March 2, 2026 issue
Sunman woman charged with Theft, Official Misconduct
Denise Lunsford, 59, of Sunman, was officially charged by the Ripley County Prosecutor’s Office with Official Misconduct, a Level 6 Felony, and Theft, in an …
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Bill Dramann - Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Bill Dramann has dedicated his life to law enforcement, retiring in December after 57 years of service. Even after retirement, seeing a police officer helping someone reminded him that he always knew what he wanted to do.
Bryan Buchanan – EMT of the Year
Bryan Buchanan began serving the Versailles Fire Department at age 15 as a cadet and became a full member in 2019. He has earned numerous fire and rescue certifications and is currently pursuing his EMT-Advanced certification.
Charles Meisberger – Firefighter of the Year
Charles Meisberger, one of the New Marion Fire Department’s original members from 1972, served as chief from 1976 until his retirement in January 2026.


