Horses hooves to be heard soon at Ripley County Fairgrounds Park
Harness racing makes a comeback

Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer

Parking for the Tyson Memorial Sports Complex was discussed at the Versailles Town Council regular meeting on Thursday, June 10. According to park board member Don Tankersley, there has been additional parking areas completed providing ample parking for the complex. Tankersley apologized to the neighboring homeowners for the parking problems over the past few weeks since the sports complex opened.

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

This Saturday, June 26 will mark the 17th year for the Annual Ripley County Chamber of Commerce to sponsor their 5K Run/Walk.

The event will kick off a day of activities at 8:00 a.m. on the square in Versailles. Registration for the event will be $10 if postmarked by June 25. This includes a T-shirt. The day of the race the cost will be $15.00. You can register on race day from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in front of the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce office on the east side of the square in Versailles.

County commissioners give solution to drainage problem

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

Police responded to a domestic disturbance at 777 Golfview Drive in Milan last Monday just after midnight.

According to a probable cause affidavit filed June 8 in Ripley County Superior Court, Sherry Baston was charged with Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury as a result of an incident at the above mentioned Milan residence.

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The Seasons will have 20 units
Ripley Crossing to expand

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

A group from Ripley County are feeding the hungry in more ways than one, according to Jim Bode who founded Isaiah 58:7 Ministries.

The group goes to the inner city of Cincinnati to serve meals and witness to those in need in a variety of ways.

Bode explained that he felt the call of God on him to begin this ministry for quite some time. He said he would attend events such as Bengals and Reds games and look out and see needy people. He felt God was telling him to do something - to minister to them. He said in December of last year after a church service on a Sunday night, he yielded to the call, and the first trip to Cincinnati was launched December 18, 2009.

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

Retiring South Ripley Superintendent Ted Ahaus lived his life’s dream of being a school teacher and coach. He even realized the education process at a higher level and served as principal and finally superintendent, all at South Ripley School Corporation.
Ahaus worked his last day on Tuesday of this week closing a fulfilling chapter in his life.

Jury trial begins for man charged with child molesting

Beth Rumsey
Staff f Writer

Plans for a new courthouse annex continue according to Julie Berry, Midwestern Engineering, who presented possible granting opportunities as well as a request for a space study at the regular commissioners meeting held on Friday, May 28. According to Berry, the space study will be required in order to be considered for future grants for the annex.

A representative from ATC was also at the meeting regarding the annex. He requested that a title search be completed to ensure there are no environmental liens or restrictions on the property.

Beth Rumsey
Staff f Writer

“You served our nation, so now let our nation help you,” urges Ohio County Veterans Service Officer Paul Gentrup. He along with veterans service officers from Ripley and Dearborn counties will be on hand to answer questions regarding veterans' benefits at the 1st Annual Military and Veterans Expo on Saturday, June 5 at the Milan VFW Post 6234.