In the Tuesday, March 7, 2023 issue
Sheriff says residents will see fewer deputies on patrol in the county
According to Ripley County Sheriff Rob Bradley, “The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office faces a staffing crisis that our county leaders have neglected for decades.” He went on to say the root of that crisis is a wide disparagement in law enforcement salari …
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Eagles repeat as Sectional 60 champions
It had been 55 years since the Jac-Cen-Del boys basketball program had posted back-to-back sectional championship seasons but the wait is no more after the Eagles were crowned Class A Sectional 60 champions on Saturday, beating Oldenburg Academy 50-40 …
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Turner appointed Dillsboro Town Manager
Kevin Turner and wife Marisa, are pictured with their daughters Katelyn and Molly. Turner is excited to be the newly appointed Town Manager for Dillsboro and is looking forward to any challenge to make the community better.
Indians clip Jets in 2S semi
Milan’s Kohen Rinear (left) and Ben Riehle (right) lead the Milan offense in the first half of Saturday’s Class 2A Sectional 45 Championship Game.
Students enjoy SCC activities
South Ripley girls who were able to participate in the Fearless Female program at the Southeastern Career Center. They learned tjeu cam weld, change a tire and do many other careers that are typically male dominated. Pictured below the Buildings and Facilities Maintenance program received a generous $200 donation from The Friendship State Bank. The students and faculty are thankful for the donation.
