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Proposal for funding fire is hot topic

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, March 19, 2019

It was another packed room as the second public hearing was held for the Fire Protection Territory that the Town of Versailles and Johnson Township is looking at entering into to partially fund the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department/Rescue.

The second of three meetings to establish a Fire Territory for the Versailles Fire & Rescue Department was held as scheduled on March 13

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Former deputy charged with felonies

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, March 14, 2019

In a case that dates back to 2013 a Dearborn County Court has granted a continuance for a pre-trial hearing and Motion to Dismiss

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Milan man charged with Child Molest, possessing guns

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, March 7, 2019

Dustin Crabtree, 32, of Milan has been charged with Child Molest, Level 1 Felony; Child Molest, Level 3 Felony, and Possession of Firearms by

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Judge dismisses murder charge after Indiana Court of Appeals ruling

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, March 5, 2019

In a highly publicized case where two co-defendants were charged with Murder, one defendant, James Alvin Trimnell has escaped the charge after the Court of

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It was a full house at Versailles mtg. to discuss new fire territory

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, February 28, 2019

A large crowd came to the public hearing held February 20 to hear about how a Fire Protection Territory would impact the people in Versailles and Johnson Township. Some in attendance did not live in the town or township, but still came to speak about the proposal. Some were for it, and some were definitely against the fire territory.

There were over 100 people who attended a public hearing at the Versailles Town Hall on Wednesday, February 20 to learn more about a

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Sunman residents angry with board

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Osgood Journal, February 26, 2019

Pictured above some of the residents of Sunman as they gathered to see why the town board had given MGPI a tax abatement. The company is going to store thousands of whiskey barrels in the Deufol plant, which they purchase late last year. Carla Hacker, pictured in orange center, asked who she could talk to since MGPI wouldn’t return her calls and the town board wouldn’t answer any questions either.

Most of those attending the Sunman Town Board meeting Thursday, February 21 had one agenda. They wanted to know the reason the town board members

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Health board members say ‘get vaccinated’

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, February 21, 2019

Chairman Jason Smith gives plaque to outgoing board chairman, Harley Robinson

Some people wonder why the Ripley County Health Board pushes for vaccinations at every meeting. The reason is clear, according to Dr. David Welsh, Ripley

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Lost dog leads owner to rescue man from rooftop

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, February 21, 2019

Chris Wong and Gracie pose after a good day hunting. The two have a close bond.

It’s been said that a dog is a man’s best friend. In this story, a dog was a best friend to more than one man.

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Polar plunge is cold…but fun!

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, February 19, 2019

The Hot RODs plungers led the way by being the first team to venture into the 42 degree water at Versailles State Park on Saturday. Despite the frigid water, they were all smiles. Indiana State Police Lt. Paul Adams of Versailles, a member of this year's Hot RODs, carried the official Special Olympics Indiana torch. The full team consisted of: Megan Stamper, Alex Kieffer, Kendra Franklin, Benji Hyatt, Kevin Beiersdorfer, Jacob Eldridge, Maria Segrist, Emily Reece, Randy Schuman, Olivia Douglas, Amy Mitchell, Caz Burdette, Isaac Kramer, Todd Kramer, Yvonda Kramer, Jessica Heidorn, Madison Heidorn, Tim Paul, and LeAnn Lozier.

Nearly 90 daring individuals “froze their fur off” as the Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn (ROD) chapter of Indiana Special Olympics held its annual Polar Plunge fundraising event on

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Fire rages through home south of Versailles

Wanda English Burnett, Editor | Versailles Republican, February 14, 2019

This home was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning, February 13 after a blaze broke out after 9:00 a.m. James and Jennifer Dowers and their children lived in the home at 2846 W. 800 S., which is about eight miles south of Versailles east of US 421.

A home was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning, February 13 after a blaze broke out after 9:00 a.m. James and Jennifer Dowers and their children

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