Need for sewer system discussed at Holton meeting
At the November meeting of the Holton Town Board Mary McCarty was on hand to help the board with the current grant planning for a
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Thankful for the gospel they can share with others
At a time of turmoil in our country and COVID-19 fears running rampant, Thanksgiving is a welcome respite, even if people are being encouraged to
Read the story »It’s Red Kettle time!
John Whitehair of the Salvation Army has announced the “Red Kettle” campaign has begun at Kroger in Batesville and the Versailles IGA, and will run
Read the story »OVFD new engine is home and on duty
The Osgood Volunteer Fire Department is responding to calls with a new piece of apparatus after years of planning. The new engine saw three runs
Read the story »Council approves regular and COVID-related funds transfers, additional approriations
As the year 2020 wraps up, Ripley County Council met Monday. Most of their business involved approving fund transfers and additional appropriations. Most of the
Read the story »Police shoot Batesville man following 4-hour standoff
The lives of a family at Batesville are forever changed following a four-hour standoff with police that led to the death of a man who
Read the story »State takes a step back due to COVID
Indiana is among the states that have taken a step backward in the COVID-19 fight. Last Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-48, which
Read the story »Milan has full agenda, house
Christmas Walk planned for Nov. 21 From approving road closures for the town’s Christmas Walk to looking into a sewage problem for a resident, the
Read the story »Area food bank looking for volunteers as the holiday season approaches
Volunteers are vital to the survival of many charitable organizations. Without people willing to offer their time and expertise free of charge, many nonprofits would
Read the story »Baking led Batesville veteran to a better position in the Korean War
A young boy helping nuns bake at Oldenburg never dreamed that job would come in handy a few years later when he served in the
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