
In the Thursday, December 14 issue
Solar dispute still on the county agenda
As the year closes, all businesses, and most individuals, are facing “end-of-year” deadlines. The Ripley County Commissioners Council are no different. As many have followed, this year in Ripley County, solar energy and solar energy systems (SES) on a …
Read the story »SD Invite hosts Milan and OA
One of the largest swim invitationals in the entire Tri-State area saw Milan and Oldenburg Academy compete as part of the South Dearborn Invitational last Saturday. The field boasted high schools from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio ranging from the smalles …
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Children enjoy Christmas Party at Legion
Pictured, Kiersten Libby is helping children make a craft at the Versailles American Legion Kids Christmas Party held Saturday, December 9. Libby, along with Christy Scoggins, have been doing this since 2016 and always have crafts, goody bags, snacks and pizza... “and of course, Santa,” noted Libby.
Luke Buchanan, 5, son of Cody and Tracy Buchanan, was proud of his cookie after decorating it at the party Saturday evening. The blue coloring above his lip matches his eyes!

No. 10 JCD beats Lady Chargers
Class A No. 10 Jac-Cen-Del trailed by seven points early but turned on the jets in the final three quarters as part of an impressive 53-43 victory over visiting North Decatur.

The wonder of Santa in children’s eyes across Ripley County
Santa was star of the show at the Versailles American Legion. When he walked into the room, Emersyn Marcum’s eyes lit up and she handed him her personally decorated cookie. Her brother, Mac, had a look of surprise on his face too.