Candidates in place for primary

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

The last date for filing for for the Primary Election was Friday, February 18. This was for seats on town councils including Batesville, Milan, Versailles, Napoleon and Sunman.
Thirty-four candidates signed on to be considered at polls on May 3. They are as follows:

Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer

Milan was buzzing with activity on Saturday, February 19 due to the 2011 Honeybee Fair held at the Milan VFW and sponsored by the Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association.

Those attending the fair had the opportunity to receive first hand information about beekeeping, landscaping for bees and creating products that use honey or beeswax from vendors and special speakers Kathleen Prough, Indiana DNR Chief Apiary Inspector, and Roy Ballard, Hancock County Purdue University Extension Educator.

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

Charges of Child Molest, Class A Felony, have been filed against Darryl E. Simpson of Versailles.

Court records indicate that the charge goes back to October of 2010 when Versailles police officers, Marshal Joe Mann and Deputy Marshal Lee Mathews investigated an allegation of child molesting that involved Simpson.

Fernbach sentenced to 60 years

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

James Fernbach Jr., 33, of Batesville, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for two counts of Attempted Murder.

It only took seconds for Judge Carl Taul to say those words, but the decision was not made on a whim. “I’ve thought about this case a lot,” Judge Taul began after both the defense and prosecution presented their sides at the sentencing for Fernbach held Tuesday, February 15 in Ripley County Circuit Court.

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Wanda English Burnett
Editor

A crime spree that spanned three counties - Ripley, Decatur, and Franklin - has landed three Ripley County men in jail where they face multiple felony counts including arson, burglary, theft, and vandalism.

Seminars set for students, parents
South Ripley tackles bullying

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

Students being bullied at school or on the ride home seems to be a common occurrence when you turn on the evening news. Knowing these acts are prevalent wherever there are students, South Ripley administration, teachers, and staff have taken a proactive stance against it.

Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer

The Ripley County Commissioners welcomed new county attorney John Ertel at the regular meeting on Monday, February 7. “We look forward to working with you,” said commissioner president Rob Reiners.

The commissioners considered proposed site layouts for the annex building presented by the architectural firm Lawrence, Williams, Clinton (LWC). According to project manager Gary Turner, construction could begin as early as August 2011.

Karen Reynolds
Contributing Writer

The South Ripley School Corporation School Board met January 18 for a special called meeting.

Steve Comer, president of the South Ripley Classroom Teachers Association, was present and expressed his concerns regarding payment of Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) benefit payments to those employees who hold administrative addendums.

Milan acquires new rescue squad

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

If you need quick medical assistance in the 65 square mile radius covered by Milan Rescue 30 - you’re assured of first class service.

The employees and volunteers have been working hard to make sure they can meet the needs of the Milan community. On January 9 the rescue organization went to a full time paid staff Monday through Friday. The rest of the shifts will still be covered by volunteers.

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Wanda English Burnett
Editor

What can $10 buy?

If you answered $10 will buy discounts at local businesses adding up to way more than the original price paid, and will provide services to families at risk, then you answered correctly.

Family Connections is launching a fundraising campaign to sell coupon cards for discounts and free items at a variety of local businesses. The cards cost $10 each.