Ripley County Election Deputy given state honor

Jac-Cen-Del High School principal retires

Beth Ramsey, Staff Writer

“What do you get a couple for Christmas who has been married 63 years?” asked Harry Nuxoll, nephew of Bert and Polly Britt of Versailles, who have enjoyed 63 years of marriage. He wanted to give them a gift to remember. “I thought it would be great to get their story out to the public, and to let the younger generation know about some of the Christmases they went through during their life together,” said Nuxoll.

Cathy May, Contributing Writer

The pit bull issue in Versailles has been laid to rest. When Karen Bastin asked the Versailles Town Board at its last regular meeting of the year on December 13 what the town was going to do about pit bulls, they decided the current ordinances were sufficient to handle the situation. They didn't feel it was necessary to single out pit bulls, because the ordiances on the books already dealt with how to handle vicious dog complaints.

Attorney gives input on contract
Sheriff agrees to salary proposal

Lights on! Impaired drivers off the roads!

Cathy May, Contributing Writer

It felt like the end of an era at the December 11 Holton Town Board meeting. It was the final meeting for current town board members Robert Furst, Wilma Myers and Ron Palmer and for Peggy Furst, who has been filling in as clerk-treasurer.

Wanda English Burnett, Editor


Just as domestic violence affects everyone in a community, the tide can be turned by the generosity of those who support shelters such as Safe Passage.

Dr. Craig George and staff at Health Centered Chiropractic (HCC), Versailles, have launched a campaign to support Safe Passage and they invite others to join them. The shelter is always in need of toiletries, cleaning items, toys for kids, and pantry items. For a more specific list of items that are being collected you can call HCC at 689-3257. They will be collecting these items until January 12 at 1154 S. Ripley Estate Drive, Versailles.

Local offices such as: assessor, treasurer, surveyor, recorder, sheriff and coroner would not be voted on
Committee suggests radical changes in local government

Christmas shopping for free?

Wanda English Burnett, Editor

Ann Geyman, 54, of Madison, has been charged with embezzling more than $1 million from three separate places she worked. In all three charges, she allegedly used the money taken to pay for her own personal credit card debt.

Wanda English Burnett, Editor

Justin McGuire, 23, Madison, has been charged in Ripley Circuit Court with Child Molesting, a Class B Felony.

Detective Thomas Baxter of the Indiana State Police, Versailles Post, received information on July 2, 2007, from the Port Orange Florida Police Department about a report of child molesting that allegedly took place in Ripley County in January of 2004.

County prescription card an option
Medical expenses for inmates discussed

Funeral services set for fallen soldier

Wanda English Burnett, Editor

“My wish is that no kid would go without a toy on Christmas Day,” stated Bill Warren, as he looked over the many applications on his desk with requests for help at Christmas. He has been involved with the Toys for Tots program for children since its inception..

Cathy May, Contributing Writer

Town Marshal Gary Skaggs requested an upgrade for the police car radios to the Milan Town Board at their November 19 meeting. The quote was for $12,069 with the cost of installation being $1,135 for a total of $13,204. Council approved the request. Money is to be paid from the Regional Revenue Sharing fund.