Simms sentenced to 25 years
Brian K. Simms, 42, Batesville, will spend the next 25 years in prison. That was the agreed upon sentence that Judge Ryan King accepted in
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Crash claims life of Versailles woman
Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 421 south of Versailles that claimed the life of a Versailles
Read the story »Osgood teen accused of killing toddlers finally goes to court
An Osgood teenager is set for a murder trial next week in Ripley County Circuit Court after Judge Ryan King would not approve any more
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
Read the story »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
Read the story »Sunman Council receives grant funds, promotes reserve officer
The Ripley County Community Foundation presented the Town of Sunman with a $5,000 grant during their regular meeting last week. Amy Streator, RCCF executive director,
Read the story »Lots of babies at the 2021 Baby Show
There were 87 entries in the 2021 Ripley County 4-H Fair Baby Show held Monday night at the 4-H Fair. Mothers, fathers, grandparents and friends
Read the story »4-H King, Queen named; fair opens
Flanked by last year’s 4-H King and Queen, the 2021 4-H King and Queen were named at the opening ceremony of the Ripley County 4-H
Read the story »New firefighter takes oath at B’ville
Mayor Mike Bettice led Spencer Broughton, 22, of Cedar Grove, through his swearing in ceremony, officially adding him to the Batesville Fire and Rescue’s ranks.
Read the story »Harrington named Miss Ripley County 2021
Shalee Harrington, 18, Batesville, was first on the list to be introduced to the crowd at the Miss Ripley County Pageant and that held true
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