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Move over. Slow down.

The above photo shows what can happen when motorists ignore the Move Over. Slow Down. law. A motorist crashed into the back of the ISP car that was sitting behind the semi truck it had pulled over in Ripley County on I-74 near Batesville last Saturday. The motorist who struck the police car, then went on to crash landing on the right side in a ditch. Passengers in that vehicle were taken to the hospital with one child taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

It’s as simple as that. Move Over. Slow Down. That’s the law in Indiana when motorists come upon a vehicle with flashing lights on the

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SRES announces kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for South Ripley Elementary School will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16. Parents may schedule an appointment on either

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Come have fun – Take the plunge!

If the weather forecasters are accurate, along with Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow, we should be in for some decent weather in February and

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2019 was busy year for dispatchers

Jon Phillips and Rosie Gaynor take calls while Leah Hildebrand, 911 supervisor and director for the Ripley County 911 Communications, points out relevant information on one of the many screens required for the department. The center not only handles 911 calls, but court calls, dog warden calls, stranded vehicles, run driver’s license during traffic stops, track warrants, offer full police dispatch, along with many other responsibilities. The center currently has a staff of nine.

Everyone is aware of the time and commitment the local police, fire, and EMS departments put into each day. But without the support of the

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Chamber has new executive director

Deborah Tompkins began her duties as executive director of the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce the first of the year. She is settling in the office at Versailles and has already started reaching out to businesses. She said she looks forward to helping businesses grow and being involved in the community she has always called home.

The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce remains in good hands after Amy Thomas resigned and Deborah Tompkins took the executive director position at the first

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