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Holton man beats COVID, gives God the glory

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, January 19, 2021

Pictured above Bob and Peggy Furst are thankful for each day after Bob’s miraculous recovery from COVID-19. Bob holds a treasured autographed picture from professional basketball player, Damon Bailey.

Bob and Peggy Furst of Holton have much to be thankful for. They have weathered many storms in their 44 years of marriage, but nothing

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COVID-19 uncovers mental health conditions, state provides resources to stop them from becoming chronic

Tali Crowe, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, January 14, 2021

The home page for Be Well Indiana's website details some of the resources the state site can help connect Hoosiers with as they seek help dealing with extra stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As all state offices are focusing at least some – if not all – of their attention on the ongoing pandemic’s effects on different parts

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Holton death ruled homicide

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, January 14, 2021

The victim of a homicide was found inside this home on County Road 700 West, north of Holton, after dispatchers received reports of an unresponsive female located inside the home.

The suspicious death of a woman from the Holton area has been ruled a homicide by Indiana State Police investigators. Police have released the name

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ISP looking into ‘suspicous’ death of woman

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, January 12, 2021

Indiana State Police and local agencies searched a residence on 700 West near Holton Monday as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.

The Indiana State Police-Versailles Post are looking into the death of a female from the Holton area. They were in the process of serving a

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Inmates at jail COVID-19 free for now

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, January 7, 2021

Pictured above from left Ripley County Jail Commander Deputy Bob Curl, and Chief Deputy Kurt Enneking, right, hold the COVID-19 tests that are administered to inmates who are serving time in the Ripley County Jail. The results are available in just minutes, helping the officers keep a better idea of the medical shape of the inmate population during this pandemic.

The Ripley County Jail has not been immune to COVID-19 just like many of the jails and the prison system in the State of Indiana.

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Sheriff’s Office soon moving to annex building

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, January 5, 2021

There are eight separate offices with the center where he is standing open for deputies to have individual stations.

The sheriff’s office is on the move, literally. They will be moving into their new space on the second floor of the Ripley County Annex

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Taking a look back at 2020 on a local level

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, December 31, 2020

There is no doubt that COVID-19 was the top story of 2020. It dominated every newscast on the evening news, and usually was in the

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Locker is four generations strong

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, December 29, 2020

Pictured above from left: Sue Ann and Ralph Kuntz, Kimberly and Matt Brancamp, and Brad Wessel, wife, Kristina and boys, Dylan, Dustin and Hayden.

The Napoleon Locker Plant has been staple in many people’s lives for as long as they can remember. The little white building located in Napoleon

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Milan group extends goodwill to 60 families

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, December 24, 2020

A large group of ‘Santa’s helpers’ were gathered on Saturday morning to get ready to load cars as they rolled into a designated place in the Milan area. There were multiple sacks filled with groceries goodies, plus clothes, bicycles and toys for the children.

A group of people who wish to remain anonymous have been working behind the scenes for the past few weeks getting things together to help

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Vaccine available to healthcare workers by appt. in Ripley County

Tali Crowe, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, December 22, 2020

Margaret Mary Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine for Ripley and surrounding counties. Dr. Kim Kick rolls up her sleeve to not only receive the vaccine, but also administer it to healthcare workers in our communities.

Margaret Mary Health started vaccinating local healthcare workers last Friday at the Tyson Activity Center in Versailles. They also provided vaccines for the same population

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