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No-show witness pauses murder trial

“...hope you die...hope you get burned alive....”						
FB messages presented by Prosecutor from defendant to the victim

Jordan Knudson, 37, Holton, faced a jury on Monday, April 4 in Ripley County Circuit Court after he was charged with the murder of Kristina

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Firefighter training ongoing

The Versailles Fire Department training facility was a “hot” spot recently as firefighters from eight different departments converged for training.  According to Versailles Fire Rescue, the live fire training took place on Sunday, April 3 as firefighters continued their Fire Academy Course that began in November 2021. “Our communities are blessed to have people that are willing to give of themselves to help their neighbors in their time of need.”

The Versailles Fire Department training facility was a “hot” spot recently as firefighters from eight different departments converged for training. According to Versailles Fire Rescue,

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Candidates given time to speak at debate

Republican candidates running for offices in the Primary Election had the opportunity to be heard Monday night at a debate held by the Republican Women’s

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Friendship iconic house goes up in flames

According to information from the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, the Jim Lemon property was fully engulfed when they arrived on Saturday, March 12 after they

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First Timers at State

Pictured above is the Milan Middle School Archery Team.  They will compete in the State Archery Competition at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday March 12.  This is the first time the Milan Middle School Team has competed at the state level. They will be  joining the rest of the archery teams from Batesville, South Ripley and Jac-Cen-Del Schools.

Milan Middle School Archery Team. They will compete in the State Archery Competition at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday March 12. This is the

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