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In the Tuesday, December 23, 2025 issue

Judge comes down hard on DV case

After hearing all the evidence presented in a domestic violence case, Judge Jeffrey Sharp sentenced Victor Allen Benham to 910 days with none suspended to probation. However, the sentencing didn’t end there. Since court records showed that Benham was e …

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Milan grapplers win Mohawk Invite

Milan wrestling crossed state lines into Ohio on Saturday and came away as a repeat champion after the Indians beat 17 other teams for the win at the Madison Mohawk Invitational in Middletown. The Indians totaled 208.5 points to earn the title for a se …

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In the print edition:

He’s been everywhere......be good for goodness sake!

Santa has been spotted in a number of places throughout the county this year. Last Saturday he could be found strolling around the square in Versailles, at the Crossroads Restaurant and as pictured above at Halcomb Home Center. Teddy Francis, 2, wasn’t quite sure what he thought about the big guy in the red suit, but had his grandma, Camille Boyken by his side.


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