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July 2011 Archive
The
Versailles Republican - July
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Candlelight
vigil planned for Saturday
Family says teen died from heroin
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
An
18th birthday should have been the cause for celebration.
In the case of Cierra Adams of Batesville, it is
the day her family will never forget. It is the
day she died.
The family of Cierra Adams is organizing a walk
and candlelight vigil for the 18-year-old who died
July 16, on her birthday. While the autopsy has
not been completed, her family says she died of
a heroin overdose.
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Local
post offices on the list to possibly close
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Post
Offices in Ripley County could be affected by the
latest announcement on Tuesday from the U.S. Postal
Service.
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe announced at
a news conference that they are exploring ways to
save money. Saying they have lost a tremendous amount
of first class mail revenue, they are looking at
closing over 3,000 post offices and possibly going
to five day mail service, eliminating the Saturday
delivery.
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Making
way for progress...
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SR
lunch prices to go up a little...
Citizen's
tip helps police nab violent felon...
Steve
Mathes takes position on Versailles council...
Versailles
marshal gets bit by dog...
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Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
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Osgood
Journal - July
26
Car
wash thefts being investigated
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The
Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is looking
into the report of money being stolen from the
Soapy Joe's Car Washes in both Versailles and
Milan.
Police say on Tuesday, July 12 between the hours
of 11:30 p.m. and early morning hours of July
13, two white males entered the businesses.
They were driving what is believed to be a 2008
or 2009 black Pontia Grand Prix. They gained
access into the automatic change dispensers
and actuators causing damage to the machines
and taking money.
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First
student day is August 15
JCD gets ready for new year
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The construction project at Jac-Cen-Del
has not deterred the maintenance and custodial
staff from getting the building ready for
the first day of school on August 15.
At the July meeting, the board of trustees
recognized the custodial and maintenance
staff. “Their ability to work as a
team quickly and effectively to assist with
construction is outstanding,” board
members noted.
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Osgood
council hears sewage rates...
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Several
cars damaged from objects thrown from
vehicle ...
Holton
community gears up to help family
hit hard by cancer...
Teens
in juvenile center after eluding police...
Grand
Champion Beef Steer goes for $2,500...
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at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - July
21
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Semi
crashes into lake near Holton
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
See photos and information inside...
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Crash
claims life of Milan senior
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
A single vehicle crash on Prattsburg Road north
of Milan, has claimed the life of Ryan Jacob Doyle,
18 of Milan.
According to information from the Ripley County
Sheriff’s Office, Doyle was traveling west
on CR 550 North when he lost control of the 2001
Ford Mustang he was driving. He had just crested
a small hill when the vehicle began to slide out
of control. It then left the roadway on the north
side, went into a large ditch, hit several small
trees and overturned. Doyle was ejected from the
vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by Ripley
County Paramedics.
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Funeral
services set for Lawrence Crum
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Police
investigate death of Batesville teen...
West
Nile is back: beware standing water...
SR
students can register by mail...
Stop
by the sheriff's booth at the 4-H fair...
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read these and more articles pick up a copy of The
Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
by clicking on the link above or by calling 812-689-6364
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Osgood
Journal - July
19
Defendant
violates 20-year prior probation sentence
Huskey found guilty on sex charges
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
A guilty verdict for a former Osgood man sent
him straight to jail with two sentencing hearings
scheduled.
“He’s looking at up to 40 years (in
prison) Deputy Prosecutor Ryan King told the
Osgood Journal after the trial that lasted
just two days last week in Ripley County Circuit
Court.
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Ripley
County 4-H Fair Schedule
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TUESDAY,
JULY 19
4-H Swine Show
1:00 p.m. Gilt Show
5:00 p.m. Barrow Show
Swine Barn & Show Arena – Buildings
#3 & #5
HOXWORTH BLOOD CENTER
Ripley County 4-H Fair Blood Drive
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For an appointment please visit
www.hoxworth.org/groups/ripley
OPEN CLASS & 4-H EXHIBITS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(MORE
INSIDE)
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Holton
board approves security cameras at mtg...
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4-H
royalty named...
Osgood
VFD chief warns of scam...
Firemen clean up
stinky mess; deal with Holton house
fire last week...
Rep.
Frye holds meeting on Versailles State
Park possibilities...
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read these and more articles pick
up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - July
14
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Youth
to showcase talents
Fair week to kick off on Sunday
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The sights, smells and sounds of the 4-H fair will
dominate Ripley County Fairgrounds Park in Osgood,
beginning July 17 and continuing through July 23.
The 4-H fair shows the accomplishment of youth with
2166 projects to be demonstrated by 604 members.
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3 beloved pets perish in
blaze
Milan
home destroyed by fire
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The
home of Cecil and JoAnn Arnold was completely destroyed
by fire last Thursday morning, July 7.
The couple have made their home at 600 Hickory Lane
in Mi
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What
would you do if you suddenly became homeless?
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Signage
for Milan park almost done...
Grant
applications being accepted for Tyson Fund...
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read these and more articles pick up a copy of The
Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
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Osgood
Journal - July
12
18
girls compete for title
Miss Ripley County chosen
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Sarah Wenning had great stage presence that
took the eye of the judges at the 2011 Miss
Ripley County Pageant held Sunday evening, July
10 at the Damm Theatre in Osgood. She looked
regal in her shimmering emerald colored gown
as she took the 2011 coveted title of Miss Ripley
County.
Wenning’s parents, Paul and Sandy, joined
her on stage immediately after the pageant.
As they congratulated their daughter, they said
this was her first time to be in a pageant.
The 19-year-old said she would describe herself
as shy, but told the Osgood Journal she
is looking forward to being with people at the
upcoming 4-H fair. “I will enjoy handing
out awards,” she said. She said she looks
forward to representing her community. She is
a graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School and will
be a sophomore at the University of Southern
Indiana.
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Vaccine
changes delayed until January
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Earlier this year a story was published
about changes in the local health department
regarding vaccines. The state health department
had sent information saying local departments
were to no longer give vaccines to people
with health insurance. They were to provide
vaccines only to under insured and uninsured
individuals beginning July 1.
That deadline has been pushed back to January
1, 2012, according to information from local
health nurse Vicky Powell. According to
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Gregory
Larkin, this delay will help with the back-to-school
immunization push for children to meet school
entry requirements.
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Grant
applications being accepted for Tyson Fund...
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Colts
Fan Fest coming to Versailles...
Commissioners
discuss smelly problem in assessor's
office...
Tyson
Library director says goodbye –
new director begins Friday, July 15...
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up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
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812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - July
7
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Must
register as sex offender for life
Osgood man pleads guilty to sex charges
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Tobie Wilson, 36, of Osgood, will be spending the
next 20 years in prison after he pled guilty to
two Class B felonies involving sex offenses against
underage girls.
Wilson actually received a sentence of 27 years
with seven of those years suspended to probation.
He will have to register as a sex offender for life.
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George's
Pharmacy opens in Versailles
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
George’s Pharmacy is now open in Versailles
at the corner of South and Main streets in the Neal-Weir
Plaza, where Gold Star Chili is also located.
The family owned and operated pharmacy is service
oriented according to owner George Gillman, who
along with his sons, Blake and Trent, offer pharmaceutical
needs in three towns: Brookville, Sunman, and now
Versailles.
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Sheriff's
deputies busy with accidents...
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BZA
has 6 applicants with 6 approvals...
RSRF
awards 289,510 in new grants...
Independence
Day celebrated at Milan...
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Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
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Osgood
Journal - July
5
Osgood
teens arrested for burglary
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Two Osgood teens have been arrested in connection
with a home burglary on Delaware Road.
According to information from Sheriff Tom Grills,
the incident occurred on June 21 about 8:19
in the evening, when officers responded to a
report of a burglary in progress near Delaware.
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Awards
given at RCCF meeting
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Linda
Chandler
Publisher
Friends of the Ripley County Community Foundation
including donors, board members, volunteers,
grant and scholarship recipients, gathered
June 22 for the foundation’s annual
dinner meeting at the Napoleon Community
Center.
Guests received the foundation’s annual
report and several people were recognized
for their work and commitment to the foundation.
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Humane
Society asks council for help...
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Sunman
resident expresses concern...
Results
of LCC survey released...
Filing deadline
for Napoleon and Sunman is August
1...
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read these and more articles pick
up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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