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OJ 9-27-2022


In the Tuesday, September 27, 2022 issue

Pumpkin breaks record at 1,709.5 lbs.

It was a record breaking year for the Versailles Pumpkin Show, sponsored by the Versailles Lions Club. In the adult division Brandon Fisk, Brookville, shattered the record by bringing a 1,709.5 pumpkin to the event. The record was recorded last year at …

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Locals run at Great Pumpkin invite

An annual Pumpkin Show week event saw several coverage area runners record personal-best times as South Ripley played host to the Great Pumpkin Invitational at the Ohio Rod Course on Benham Road. South Ripley, Jac-Cen-Del and Milan all ran in the event …

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In the print edition:

Prince and Princess of 2022 Pumpkin Show

Kayden Luhring, JCD was crowned Prince and Adaline Schwanholt, Milan, was crowned Princess at the 2022 Versailles Pumpkin Show.


South Ripley first graders enjoy learning while having fun!

South Ripley Elementary School was the place to be recently as first grade students enjoyed Camp Carnival. They stayed after school to take part in the games and snacks. Some games were spoon races, ladder toss, plinko, sack races and snack station. Students received prizes and books.


2022 Versailles Pumpkin Show memories

Prince and Princess contestants are all ready to go in the parade on Thursday evening.