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Suspect arrested in Bake-Mart robbery
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

An arrest was made about 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, in the Bake-Mart Shell Station robbery that occurred Saturday, August 21.

Arlie Durbin, 31, of near Versailles, was taken into custody by officers from the Ripley County Sheriff's Department without incident, according to Sheriff Bill Davison.

Durbin is charged with robbing the Bake-Mart Shell Station in Versailles at knifepoint and getting away with a small amount of money.

Durbin is incarcerated at the Ripley County Jail. His bail has been set for $25,000, meaning he needs $2,550 to bond out.

 

It's not too late to get tickets for concert at Holton

National recording artist Mitch McVicker will be in concert at the Holton Community Center this Saturday, August 28, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and according to those organizing the event, tickets are still available.

The Contemporary Christian singer, who is known for hit songs such as "My Deliverer" and "Heaven is Waiting", enjoys coming to small towns such as Holton to present his music.

Minister of the Holton Christian Church Bob McCreary has been instrumental in bringing the famous artist to Holton and encourages church youth groups to participate.

Tickets can be purchased at the Napoleon State Bank in Holton; the Napoleon Stone Quarry (ask for April) or Welch's Cabinets in Versailles.

 

Adult Ed. classes available

The Adult Education Department of Southeastern Career Center is offering night classes this fall.

The first round of classes will begin September 7. These include the conventional courses of Computers, Heating and Air Conditioning I, Residential Wiring, Welding Fundamentals, Real Estate Licensing, Quilting, Cake Decorating, and many others.

New classes offered include, but are not limited to: Scrapbooking, Interior Design, Spanish for Fun, Yoga, and Salsa Dancing.

The classes are available for a nominal tuition fee and the price of books when required. For a complete listing of classes and to sign up, contact the Adult Education Department at 689-5253 ext. 232