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5.25.23 The Versailles Republican


In the Thursday, May 25 issue

Home destroyed by blaze, 2 others badly damaged

At 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, Batesville Fire Department was called to the Scott and Tammy Miller residence on BoB White Blvd. in Quail Meadows of Batesville. Todd Schutte, Chief of the Batesville Fire Department, told The Versailles Republican that …

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Lady Indians win 2A sectional opener

Milan’s journey towards an IHSAA Class 2A Sectional 45 softball title is one step closer after the Lady Indians routed Southwestern (Hanover) 10-0 on Monday night at Brownstown Central. The Milan victory snapped a two-game losing skid and allowed the b …

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In the print edition:

Lady Eagles punch championship ticket

A reformatted Class A Sectional 60 bracket benefitted Jac-Cen-Del softball on Monday night as the Lady Eagles defeated South Decatur 16-0 to earn a spot in tonight’s championship game.


Local girls compete at track regional

The majority of the coverage area saw its season come to an end while one local track star continues to hold her breath after the IHSAA Girls Track and Field Regional on Tuesday night at Franklin Community High School.


Award Night held for South Ripley Archers

A group of senior archers were thanking one of their coaches, Ron Buchanan, Christina Burke, Trisha Herbert, and sporting the blankets they were given.