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Health officer encourages safety first this summer

  Dr. David Welsh, Ripley County Health Officer, spoke about things that will make springtime go smoother. First, he said safety was of the utmost importance. He encouraged residents to get rid of anything that is holding water. Speaking of water, …

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A ‘Star Party’ is coming to Versailles

  The Versailles Town Board members gave permission for Tyson Library to bring a “star party” to the Versailles Sports Complex on July 5.   Library Director Margaret Marcy, came before the board at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 9 to as …

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The cost of smoking cigarettes could rise

Those representing people who would like to see a $2 per pack hike on cigarettes made their petition known recently at the Indiana Statehouse. These people had personal stories of loved ones they had lost due to smoking.    The average cost o …

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention month

  April is the month that spring breaks forth, trees are budding, flowers are blooming; and the thoughts of a carefree summer and/or vacation time is just around the corner.   But, the other truth is released through newspapers, billboards an …

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Area naturalists learn about endangered ‘Hoosier frog’

It’s one of the earliest promises of spring: the amphibian orchestra that rings into the slowly warming nights of March. Spring peepers, western chorus, leopard frogs and more sound to the ears of nature enthusiasts sweeter than the most renowned big c …

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Fire territory for Versailles defeated

Larry Eaton, attorney for the town, asked the people to really think about the situation at hand and spoke to the need for the territory to be passed. Rodriquez is pictured behind him with police presence throughout the hearing both inside and outside …

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Spring Photo Contest

Ripley Publishing Company presents Welcome to Spring photo contest After a long winter, we are ready for the brightness, warmth, and hope of spring! This contest invites local photographers (and “picture-takers” too!) to share your favorite  local …

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Osgood woman wins package worth $2.3M

  What are the odds of winning a dream home in the mountains of Montana? One in 135 million and that one is Beverly Fulkerson of Osgood, who won the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2019. This package is valued at over $2.3M! This beautiful home is locate …

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Hunter being released from prison after serving 28 years for murder

  Sixty years seems like a long time when you hear a court sentence. In fact, after cutting it in half for good behavior in the State of Indiana, it’s only 30 years and when you’re given two additional years off of that sentence, well, David Lewis …

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