May 2011 Archive

The Osgood Journal - May 31

Learn how to use coupons to your advantage
'Crazy Coupon Chick' enjoys craze

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


Strategy and organization are needed if one is to succeed at the coupon game.

Kerri Eckstein of the St. Leon area, has both. She is determined to get the best deals for her family. She even goes beyond her family and strives to get the best deals for the Sunman Food Pantry.

We salute top students
at JCD


Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer


Becca Wagner, daughter of Dennis and Flora Wagner of Napoleon, and Jac-Cen-Del’s 2011 Valedictorian, discovered her career path while eating lunch with her friends. “My favorite part of the school day is lunch because I get to hang out with my friends and talk,” said Wagner. “This helped me realize that I should choose a career where I get to interact with others because I love being around people.”

Sunman to review changes to golf
cart ordinance...

Biggest food giveaway in county's history...

Where you can get rid of expired prescriptions...

Pike Lumber welcomes visitors to their Milan facility...

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The Versailles Republican - May 26

Report storm damage immediately
Monday's storm leaves lots of damage

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


T Tornado, high winds, wind shear, thunderstorm - whatever the National Weather Service decides to call it, the storm that took a cut through Ripley County Monday night left debris and damage wherever it touched.

According to Ripley County Emergency Management Director Wayne Peace, the weather service has determined that a small tornado - a FO - the lowest on the scale, did touch down somewhere between Milan and Sunman.

We salute top students at South Ripley


Beth Rumsey

Staff Writer


For South Ripley’s 2011 Valedictorian Meredith Knollman, completing her studies with diligence and high standards shaped her choices for a career in Exercise Science. Knollman is the daughter of Elvin and Wanda Knollman of Cross Plains.

“The reward will be worth it,” said Knollman. And her hard work paid off as she was on the high honor roll all four years of high school.


Graduation ceremonies planned...

Narrow band radio upgrade to cost...

Napoleon to repair sidewalks...

Big shipment of food to be given away...

UCB welcomes you...

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The Osgood Journal - May 24

Osgood on the move

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We salute the top students at Milan


Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer


Aiming high must be the norm for the Milan High School Class of 2011. There was not just one valedictorian but three who will share the honor: Katie Dickey, Elaina Voss and Arielle Noel.
For each of the valedictorians, their mothers were the most influential person during their high school years. Kaitlin Dickey, daughter of Mary and Dave Lynch and Ron Dickey, said that her mother is the reason she has done well in school.

Neal's Funeral Home to expand...

You're invited to a FREE cookout...

Weather spotter training rescheduled...

JCD elementary students give...

Red Cross to offer babysitter training..

Know who lives around you...

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The Versailles Republican - May 19

Fields named at sports complex
Wm. "Gus" Moorhead; Roscoe "Lefty" Sutherlin honored on Saturday

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


Two men were memorialized as their names were attached to ball fields at the Tyson Memorial Sports Complex at Versailles on Saturday, May 14.

Emceeing the ceremony, Denise Fields said both Wm. “Gus” Moorhead and Roscoe “Lefty” Sutherlin were good sportsmen and leaders in the community.


Fallen Marine remembered

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Discussion at Versailles meeting centers around annex...

County looks at code change...

Weather spotter training rescheduled...

Buddy Riley Memorial fundraiser in place...

Milan discusses cleanup needs...

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The Osgood Journal - May 17

Name the baby zebra


Wanda English Burnett
Editor


Have you ever been up-close and personal with a baby zebra? Now is your chance to do so as a local woman invites anyone to see her newest baby - a grant (type of zebra) on her farm near Cross Plains.

The baby zebra was a month old on Sunday, May 15 and still doesn’t have a name. Michelle Leons, owner of the zebra, has decided to offer school children from grades K-12 the opportunity of naming him.

$1000 reward offered for information about attempted robbery at Triplett's


Wanda English Burnett
Editor


Police are still searching for the would-be robber at G.A. Triplett and Son Pharmacy in Osgood last week. They need your help and a $1,000 reward is being offered for anyone giving information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Pictures from a video surveillance camera have been released. While they are not real clear, police are hoping someone will notice something from the build of the man who is thought to be in his mid 30’s, and call them.

No more GED classes ffered...

Batesville Urgent Care named business of the year...

MMCH to offer heart healthy class...

Nominations now being accepted for Milan Lions 4th parade...

Buddy Riley Memorial Fundraiser in place..

National helpline available...

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The Versailles Republican - May 12

Milan man gets 20 years for Battery, Sexual Misconduct

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


Facing felony counts in Ripley County and Dearborn County, Ronald Rose Jr., 25, of 12353 West State Rd 350, Moores Hill (Milan), took a plea deal recently that will see him behind bars for the next 10 years.

According to Ripley Publishing Company files, Rose was charged with raping a mentally disabled female in June of 2010. He was actually out on bond for aggravated battery (beating another female) when the rape occurred.


Cross Plains woman heads up effort to help tornado victims in Alabama

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


Reaching out to tornado victims in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, might seem like a stretch to some, but not Tammy Welch, who says she is basing her effort on the scripture that says “you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Welch is spearheading the effort to not only gather items for those who have endured these horrific storms, but to take the items to them and volunteer there for a while.
“I feel like it’s something I can do,” Welch told The Versailles Republican. She said hearing about the tragic losses touched her heart and she knew she needed to do something.

Batesville man faces prison time for harming infant...

ISP ask for help locating robbery suspect...

Principals are now doctors...

Church opens heart, hands to those in need in the community...

Poker Run to honor Cpl. John Bishop...

Suzy Cues has ribbon cutting ceremony...

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The Osgood Journal - May 10

Holton man arrested in connection with fight now claims self-defense

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


A fight with no definite reason given, has landed one man back in jail and left another dead.

According to information from a Probable Cause Affidavit filed in Ripley County Circuit Court on May 4 the incident occurred just a month earlier on April 3 on Benham Road near Versailles.

Cross Plains man recovering from burns


On Friday, April 29 Robert Evans, 44, of Cross Plains, was in a serious accident that left him severely burned.

Evans was unloading asphalt at his job for Liquid Transport, when the accident occurred spewing asphalt over much of his body. This was at a plant in Jennings County.

Tripletts Drug Store robbed...

Milan Prom King and Queen announced...

JCD Drama Club to perform...

L.V.F.G. to hold benefit for Kris Brown Family...

Attention: Cross Plains residents...

Clean-up complaints addressed at Osgood meeting...

Sunman Town Council hears update on park plans...

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The Versailles Republican - May 5

Documentary showcases 50 years
JCD students create history

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


“A breath of fresh air,” is how Spencer Huffmeyer expressed his feelings about a video documentary his class (Vincennes University history students) are making at Jac-Cen-Del. The VU history class itself is something never thought of 50 years ago where students now earn college credits while still in high school.

The documentary will run throughout the evening on May 10 when the public is invited to the high school for a Showcase Open House beginning at 5:30 p.m.


Local men involved in fatal crash

Robert A. Gray, 41, Canaan, and Christopher Brunner, Versailles, were both in a crash that involved the death of Reba L. Kaltenbacher, 60, of Hanover last Friday, April 29.

Kaltenbacher was eastbound on Kentucky Highway 36 in Carroll County, KY, when for unknown reasons her vehicle crossed the center line colliding with a westbound commercial box truck driven by Robert A. (Andy) Gray for Helena Chemical Company (formerly Elrod Grain). Brunner was a passenger in the truck.

Rabies Vaccination Clinics scheduled...

County chairman honored at Lincoln Day Dinner event...

Commissioners hear insurance options...

Milan Food Pantry receives much needed check for $5,000...

Results of Primary released...

South Ripley Board has full agenda...

Attention: Cross Plains residents...

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The Osgood Journal - May 3

Crash claims life of Milan man

Wanda English Burnett
Editor


According to information from Sgt. Noel Houze of the Indiana State Police, a head on crash claimed the life of Wess A. Lovins, 31, of Milan, Sunday night about 11:00 p.m.

Police were dispatched to US 50 in Elrod after a 911 call came in reporting a serious crash there.
Trooper Brian Earls responded to the report to find a 1997 Buick Century driven by Lovins had been traveling westbound on US 50 when for unknown reasons the vehicle went left of center and struck an eastbound 2011 Freightliner semi head on. The semi tractor was pulling a box trailer.

Welcome center officially open


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Court dispute spills into roadway

Fund raising begins for Milan museum...

Several projects underway at Cross Plains ...

OPL board looks at long range plan for library ...

BZA approves temporary office for environmental group ...

JCD Elemantary to host Showcase event...

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