Local pastor dies in tragic mower accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of a beloved pastor last week, after Ripley County Communications received a 911 call from County Road 225 East
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Fire destroys Milan family’s home
Need for children’s advocates on the rise in Ripley, Jefferson counties
Last year, a local non-profit eliminated their waitlist of children who needed a court appointed special advocate (CASA) to ensure the best decisions possible for
Read the story »Commissioners hear about noise complaint
The Ripley County Commissioners met on July 13. Local taxpayer Janet Glasman attended the meeting to discuss a noise ordinance. Glasman stated the noise on
Read the story »Sunman area enjoys free meals this summer
Thursday Sunman enjoyed their last Food Truck day of the summer at the Community Park. Each Thursday in July, volunteers from the community teamed up
Read the story »Positions open on all school boards
According to information from Ripley County Clerk Ginger Bradford, forms are available in the clerk’s office for anyone wanting to declare candidacy for school board
Read the story »Put me in, coach!
Light Start to the WeekAll is calm in the world of high school sports early in the week and given the state of the world,
Read the story »Commissioners hear from potential employee and updates from departments
On June 29, the Ripley County Commissioners heard updates from county departments, as well as individuals. Resident Kim Johnson attended the meeting to introduce herself
Read the story »SR graduation, school opening still on
“Right now it’s looking good for graduation,” noted Superintendent Rob Moorhead at South Ripley School Board of Trustee’s meeting Monday night, July 20. He cautioned
Read the story »Ripley County Livestock Auction to go live and virtual
The Ripley County 4-H Fairgrounds will be eerily quiet this month with the county fair canceled but 4-H members will get somewhat a taste of
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