
In the Thursday, July 29 issue
Explosion claims life of Benham man
An explosion at 6158 Benham Road claimed the life of 83-year-old Kenneth Hayes, who was the homeowner, along with his wife, Gladys. Versailles firefighters responded to a 911 call from the home around 5 Tuesday evening, July 27. “I heard and felt the e …
Read the story »Local sorghum mill run by fourth generation
Larry Barlow, of Milan, is a regular at the Versailles Market on the Square. Barlow’s booth carries products from his small business Fallen Timbers Sorghum Mill, which is named after Fallen Timbers Creek that runs up to Barlow’s property from Versaille …
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St. Paul Lutheran Church, Olean celebrates 100th Anniversary of Cornerstone Laying
St Paul Lutheran Church, Olean will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the cornerstone laying of their current church Sunday, August 1, 2021. The festivities will follow the 10:00 a.m. morning worship service as we celebrate Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks of children and teachers returning to school this fall. Lunch will be served. Join us for great fellowship, bingo and the ever-popular waterslide.

2021 Lil Miss Royalty named
Teagan Enneking was crowned 2021 Lil Miss at the Ripley County 4-H Fair last Wednesday. Her court includes: first runner-up Kinlee Schutte, second runner-up Hailey Jo Deaton and third runner-up Gracie Weber.
Legislators invite public to statewide redistricting meetings Aug. 6 -7, Aug. 11
Hoosiers are invited to attend one or more of a series of public meetings across the state on Aug. 6-7 and Aug. 11 to provide feedback on Indiana’s redistricting process.