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1.18.24 The Versailles Republican


In the Thursday, January 18 issue

Hutton named principal of South Ripley High

South Ripley Community School Corporation is pleased to announce that Derik Hutton has been named the new Principal of South Ripley High School beginning July 1, 2024. Hutton will replace Joe Ralston who announced his retirement effective at the end of …

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Raider trio set for bowling regional

South Ripley’s varsity bowling teams saw their season as a group come to an end this past week but two Raider boys and one girl are still alive inside postseason action. Eli Liming, Landon Adams and Hailee Dowers all earned individual bids to the regio …

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In the print edition:

Milan student has sky high goals- Alorha Welch takes solo flight from Lunken

Lofty goals! That is how one might describe Alorha Welch, Milan High School Senior. She not only has lofty goals but the dedication and work ethic to achieve them. She is the daughter of Matt and Tocarra Welch.
What does Lunken Airport (Cincinnati) have in common with Milan High School? Two days before Christmas, Welch flew her solo flight from Lunken Airport on her way to become a commercial pilot.


Milan students recognized for ‘Leader in Me’ habits

The 7 Habits from Leader in Me have helped Milan students stand out for the months of November and December. Thanks to the Milan Lions Club members, Lions Andy Schwier sand Jerry Smith for recognizing them


Lady Eagles rip Switz. Co.

Class A No. 8 Jac-Cen-Del used a big second half on Tuesday night and in the process kept Switzerland County out to a distant deficit as the Lady Eagles blitzed the visiting Lady Pacers 62-30 in an Ohio River Valley Conference girls basketball game.