Child nearly loses life, arm from dog attack
Xavier Carr was a happy, healthy three-year old busy enjoying life when tragedy struck. On March 2, the little child was viciously attacked by a
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Shelby Township Board stays with New Marion Fire Dept.
In response to the New Marion VFD not getting financial help from Shelby Township, a public meeting was called to vote on the contract. (First
Read the story »Sheriff says residents will see fewer deputies on patrol in the county
According to Ripley County Sheriff Rob Bradley, “The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office faces a staffing crisis that our county leaders have neglected for decades.” He
Read the story »South Ripley recognizes student success
At the February meeting of the South Ripley Board of Trustees Shelby Bastin (senior student) was recognized as South Ripley’s DAR Good Citizen. Principal Joe
Read the story »Attorney says New Marion VFD is not compliant
After looking into a situation at the New Marion Volunteer Fire Department, Attorney John Ertel could not advise Shelby Township Trustee Vickie Taylor to sign
Read the story »911 Director asks Council for emergency funds
At the regular meeting of the Ripley County Council held Tuesday evening, Leah Hildebrand, 911 Director, came before the Council for the second month in
Read the story »Man, dog, killed in fire near Versailles
Versailles volunteer firefighters responded to the call no firefighter ever wants to respond to last Friday, February 17, where they would find the remains of
Read the story »Bridge construction to close State Road 350
Those traveling on S.R. 350 between Osgood and Milan will have to take a different route starting Monday, February 20. According to information from the
Read the story »Fire destroys home that is quickly rebuilt
High winds kept fought the firefighters as they fought the fire at the home of Joel Stoltzfus on 600 S near New Marion on Thursday,
Read the story »Take the plunge for the right reason!
It doesn’t matter what the weather is like on Saturday, February 18. Plungers will take part in the Versailles Polar Plunge at the Versailles State
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