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Building Inspector position filled

The Ripley County Commissioners have selected Stephen Meyer of Napoleon as the new Building Inspector for Ripley County.

Meyer graduated from Jac-Cen-Del in 1996 and Vincennes University with a degree in Science and Construction Technology. For the past several years he has had his own construction business.

The Commissioners requested that Meyer begin his duties as soon as possible.

Winter Bluegrass, Gospel Round-up concert set

There will be three bands performing at the Winter Bluegrass/Gospel Round-up event set for February 18, at the Holton Community Building (Versailles Street across the tracks from the Post Office).

The bands are: Barn Stormin' Bluegrass, Heart Strings, and Hoosier Hills Bluegrass.

You are invited to a night of free entertainment from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For more information about the concert you can call Franklin's Auction Service at 812-689-6847.

EMS Basic Refresher Course offered

MMCH and Ripley County EMS are conducting a EMS Basic Refresher Course on February 11, 18, and 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Batesville Volunteer Fire Department.

For more information call 812-689-6723.

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Training set

Training for disasters through the local chapter of the Red Cross will be offered at the Holton Community Building, February 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For additional information call Becky Hon at 812-689-4953.