
In the Tuesday, May 6, 2025 issue
Driver taken to jail after crash
On Thursday, May 1 at 3:19 pm, Versailles Fire Department responded to vehicle accident that had caught on fire on US 50 east of the Versailles State Park. The vehicle was heading westbound on US 50 and struck a guard rail. The driver was Ralph Childer …
Read the story »Switz Co. hosts track invitational
Thursday weather limited most spring sports teams in the area but Switzerland County was still able to go well into the night and host its annual Vevay Media Invitational. The seven-team event featured Jac-Cen-Del, Milan and South Ripley. Switzerland C …
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Ripley County continues praying
Even though the rain poured, and the thunder roared, the faithful gathered at the Versailles Community Center and prayed with thousands around the country on the National Day of Prayer, held last Thursday, May 1.

Meyer’s complete game lifts Batesville
A Friday night matchup between a pair of state-ranked teams in Class 3A saw a freshman in complete control as Batesville starting pitcher Carson Meyer went the distance in a 2-1 win for the No. 12 Bulldogs over No. 13 Madison.