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Local IGA owner dies after long struggle

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, June 23, 2020

Last Thursday, June 18, the community lost a member that was known for his love of God, his family, and community. Robert, or Bobby as

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Ripley County now in stage 4

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, June 18, 2020

COVID-19 testing is going on at the Ripley County Fairgrounds Park, Osgood, in building 16. Call 1-877-826-0011 to get registered today. Everyone should be tested according to local health officials.

As retail, commercial businesses and malls open to full capacity, Governor Eric Holcomb, along with health officials caution anyone 65 and over with high-risk health

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Margaret Mary Health installs Safe Haven Baby Box

Osgood Journal, June 16, 2020

On June 12, Margaret Mary Health officially unlocked its Safe Haven Baby Box, which allows mothers to safely surrender their newborns. In attendance at the event were, from left, George Junker, MMH board of directors chair; Mary Dickey, MMH foundation executive director; Linda Znachko, He Knows Your Name Ministry founder; Monica Kelsey, Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder and CEO; Lisa Tuveson, William A. and Martha H. Hillenbrand foundation board member; Megan Fitzsimmons, community supporter; Sr. Diane Jamison, MMH board member; Timothy Putnam, MMH president and CEO, Chad Hartsock, MMH safety coordinator and Bonnie Ploeger, MMH quality and risk management director.

Located in Batesville, Margaret Mary Health recently installed a Safe Haven Baby Box which allows mothers to safely, securely and anonymously surrender their newborn if

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We congratulate Milan’s top of the class

Melinda Starkey, Staff Reporter | Versailles Republican, June 11, 2020

Pictured left to right are Co-Valedictorians Ben Hartwell and Matthew Riehle, and Salutatorian Lucy Ortt.

This year’s top of the class for Milan High School includes co-valedictorians Benjamin Hartwell and Matthew Riehle, and salutatorian Lucy Ortt.Hartwell, the son of Supaporn

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Salute to South Ripley’s top of the class of 2020

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, June 9, 2020

Pictured is Valedictorian Emma Wood, left, and Salutatorian Andrew Conrad, right.

South Ripley High School announced recently that Emma Wood and Andrew Conrad are the valedictorian and salutation for the Class of 2020.Valedictorian Emma Wood is

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Primary Election has strong turnout

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, June 4, 2020

Election board and poll workers unload the first votes arriving to the courthouse annex on Tuesday, June 2. Although it wasn’t a race to get there first, Washington Township 1 arrived the earliest. It was just a matter of time until more machines began rolling in. All 25 precincts had reported results by about 9:00 p.m.

Voters in Indiana joined Americans in seven other states plus Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 6, for primary elections, or what is being dubbed “the

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Milan High School graduates Class of 2020 in nonconventional manner

Melinda Starkey, Staff Reporter | Versailles Republican, June 4, 2020

Graduates lined up in their vehicles to receive their diplomas prior to a caravan to honor the 2020 graduates of Milan High School. Seen above, Sierra Lack receives her diploma from Principal Ryan Langferman.

The Class of 2020 graduated on Saturday, May 30 with the presentation of diplomas outside of the Milan High School (MHS) gymnasium, followed by a

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We salute Jac-Cen-Del’s top of the class

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, June 2, 2020

Pictured is Valedictorian Gage Unrath, left, and Salutatorian Seth Pohle, right.

Jac-Cen-Del High School announced last week that Gage Unrath and Seth Pohle are valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2020.Valedictorian Gage Unrath is the

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Missy Ann is hometown hero

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, May 28, 2020

Versailles Fire Chief Ben Sieverding presents Missy Ann a hero certificate along with a quilt after her heroic actions last week. Her mother, Judy Meinert is proud of her daughter.

“There’s no doubt I have an angel,” Judy Meinert commented, when she shared what happened to her last Thursday, May 21 at her own home

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Osgood business to appear on HGTV show Good Bones

Melinda Starkey, Staff Reporter | Osgood Journal, May 26, 2020

The father-son trio of Iron Timbers – Gary, Dustin, and Caleb Payne – will be making their television debut on the HGTV show Good Bones.According

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