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SRES announces kindergarten registration

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, February 11, 2020

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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Lady Raiders advance to sectional semifinals

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, February 6, 2020

Pictured from an earlier game this year, South Ripley senior Lindsey Meyer led her team to their third victory over Milan this season. They’ll hope to continue their tourney run on Friday versus Switzerland County.

The South Ripley Lady Raiders varsity basketball team defeated the Milan Lady Indians on Tuesday, February 4 by a score of 49-39 to open the …

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Come have fun – Take the plunge!

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, February 4, 2020

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

Melinda Starkey, Staff Reporter | Versailles Republican, January 30, 2020

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

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, January 28, 2020

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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Police make arrest after 2 vehicles are stolen and crashed

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, January 23, 2020

According to information from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, a crash in Jennings County led to the arrest of a man who had allegedly stolen …

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Sunman woman to spend 8 years in prison

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, January 21, 2020

Tosha L. Richardson, 39, of Sunman, will spend the next eight years in prison for dealing meth, followed by three years of probation.At the sentencing …

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