Oh deer! Dink takes a stroll through Versailles
A deer wandering through Versailles on Sunday, Sept. 27, caught the attention of several residents — but this particular buck turned out to be anything …
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Wilhelm joins Versailles as Deputy Marshal
Alex Wilhelm began his duties as Versailles deputy marshal Monday, Sept. 28. He comes to Versailles from the Town of Osgood, where he had served …
Read the story »Historic home restoration reveals musical surprise
A home built more than 150 years ago in Versailles is getting another chance, and one unexpected discovery made its restoration even more meaningful for …
Read the story »No negotiations for teachers at JCD
At the September meeting of the Jac-Cen-Del School Board of trustees Supt. Sam Melton explained why there are no negotiations for teachers this year. “We …
Read the story »Like Old Times Cruisin’ the Square revives Versailles tradition
A familiar Versailles tradition is making its way back around the square, thanks to one local resident’s desire to connect generations through a shared love …
Read the story »Fields pleads guilty to Child Molest charge
Rickie Fields, 63, of Versailles, pled guilty to Child Molesting, a Level 4 Felony in Ripley County Circuit Court on September 16. He was sentenced …
Read the story »Purdue Extension prepares for regional shift
From Jan. 1, 2025, through Aug. 1, 2026, Purdue Extension Ripley County provided 182 educational programs through 477 learning sessions, reaching 14,190 participants. Programs ranged …
Read the story »Versailles repeals rental registration ordinance
The Versailles Town Council unanimously repealed the town’s rental registration ordinance during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8. Council President Roxanne Meyer requested that the …
Read the story »Buchanan takes on new role as Milan school resource officer
Students at Milan Community Schools were greeted by a new face this school year as Cody Buchanan began serving as the corporation’s school resource officer. …
Read the story »First week of school is great at Milan
Despite a weather curve that had Milan, along with other schools, making some quick decisions, Superintendent Pat Murphy noted, “overall the first week of school …
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