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December 2011 Archive
The Versailles Republican
– Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Ripley
County residents feel ups and downs in 2011
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Looking back at the year 2011 in Ripley County, it
seems we had a little bit of the good, the bad, and
sometimes even the ugly to report about.
The good...
On the very first day of the year a bevy of officeholders
were sworn in at the Ripley County courthouse including:
Ric Hertel, prosecutor and Ryan King, deputy prosecutor,
Annette Pindell as Jackson Township trustee and many
more. Judge James Morris told those gathered they
found out they were elected in “this hall”
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Increased
DUI patrols planned
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Indiana
law enforcement agencies are working to keep motorists
safe this holiday season as police step up impaired
driving patrols on Hoosier roadways this week.
Members of Indiana's 35 DUI Task Forces will conduct
high visibility enforcement activities such as saturation
patrols and sobriety checkpoints across the state
through New Year's Day.
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Local
Patriot Guard Riders take part in homecoming for
soldier...
Milan
School Board approves ROD reorganization...
SR receives tax draw
on time...
BZA
approves three requests...
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Osgood Journal
– Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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Jeremiah
J. McIntosh waives rights to jury trial
Holton
man says he's guilty of voluntary manslaughter charge
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Last week Jeremiah J. McIntosh, 34 of Holton, pled guilty
to Voluntary Manslaughter, a Class B Felony.
The charge stemmed from a fight that occurred on April
3 when McIntosh beat Jeffrey Benham, 48, Versailles,
with a baseball bat. Benham later died from those injuries.
According to the plea agreement filed on December 20
in Ripley County Circuit Court, McIntosh waived his
right to a jury trial. The agreement is that the defendant
will be sentenced to 20 years in prison with three years
suspended to probation. He will receive credit for any
days already served regarding the incident.
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Troopers
save possible heart attack victim
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On
Saturday evening, December 17 just before 9:00
p.m. Trooper Kyle Stovall came upon a vehicle
he thought had been involved in a crash on US
50 just west of SR 48 in Lawrenceburg.
Shortly thereafter Troopers Cameron McCreary,
Brian Earls and Brent Miller, along with off-duty
Lawrenceburg EMT, Casey Nanz, arrived on the
scene.
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Osgood Journal at your local store or subscribe
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Milan
man to be sentenced on Child Molest charge...
Are
you interested in bringing class basketball back?
People
Helping People making a difference...
No
comp time paid to jail employee...
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The Versailles Republican
– Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Lohrum
brothers, friends, brighten the night
Christmas lights still shine
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See
photos and details inside...
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Pet
dies after getting caught in
a trap at Versailles State Park
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
A
Holton woman never dreamed that a walk in the
park would lead to the death of her dog, Copper.
Melodie Liddle said she was walking her two dogs
on leashes at the Versailles State Park last Friday,
December 16 around 2 p.m. when the tragic event
occurred.
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Holton
woman arrested on child molest charge...
Two
men injured in separate ATV accidents...
Rescue 69 members
honored...
DVD
of Joe Day light display still available...
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Osgood Journal
– Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Cops
enjoy shopping with kids
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See
photo coverage inside
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Milan
shooting ruled a homicide
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A
shooting that occurred earlier this month has
now been declared a homicide.
The death of Randy Isaacs Sr. 52, of Greendale
has now been ruled a homicide. He died on December
4 as a result of a gunshot wound that occurred
at a residence at 4383 North County Road 225
East, near Milan. He was taken to Margaret Mary
Community Hospital where he died.
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Osgood Journal at your local store or subscribe
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Brothers
share likenesses in life and death
Milan
'54 memory lives on
Belated gift for basketball fans
DVD
of Joe Day light display released
Versailles
Council hears about Safe Routes to School, Kiwanis
proposals
RSRF awards $200,000 in new grants
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The Versailles Republican
– Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Wreaths
Across America
touches Versailles
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
This
Christmas season 90 thousand wreaths with red
ribbons were placed at Arlington Cemetery and
many other cemeteries across the nation thanks
to the Wreaths Across America organization..
Robert (Bob) and Beth Baylor of Baylor Trucking
of Sunman, were among the thousands of volunteers
who participated in this year’s effort to
remember our fallen heroes, honor those serving
and teach children about the sacrifices made by
veterans and their families.
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Six
teens arrested and charged with
2010 Batesville burglary
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Burglary
charges have been filed on six teenagers in connection
with a residential burglary in Batesville, according
to Batesville Police Chief Stan Holt.
According to information from the Batesville Police
Department, a burglary report had been filed with
them on August 31, 2011. But, the actual burglary
had taken place on Arlington Drive in Batesville
in December of 2010 where jewelry and cash were
reported to be stolen.
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Grinch
steals food from pantry...
Students
need your help...
Benefit
in place for Bonnie Cole...
Remembering Pearl
Harbor-70 years later...
Hazardous waste drop-off day set
Big
boom heard, felt...
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Osgood Journal
– Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Neal's
Funeral Home holds open
house, remembrance ceremony
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The addition
of 3200 square feet to Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood
has provided the space needed to serve the community
at their time of need, according to Lila Neal, owner
of the funeral home.
At an open house/remembrance service held Sunday, December
11 Neal told those gathered, “I love this community.
The reason I built this (expansion/renovation) is to
make it better for you at your time of need.”
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Holton
to hear from Red Cross about
being a long-term shelter
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
At
the regular meeting of the Holton Town Board
held December 8 it was noted that the Red
Cross has requested that the Holton Community
Center be a long-term shelter since there
are none identified in Holton.
The town does not have its own generator,
but that is not an actual requirement. The
Red Cross would provide a generator in an
emergency situation. The board asked that
Gretchen Moore, town clerk, contact Red Cross
representative Delbert Felix to talk with
them at the January meeting. They noted Felix
would be able to give the board first hand
information and answer questions.
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Second
shooting at same residence leaves another
man dead
Christmas
dinner will be served!
Low
cost Internet offered to some
Gookins
to serve as Madison Consolidated Schools interim
supt.
Santa to make an appearance
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The Versailles Republican
– Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Rare
rock found locally
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Kari
Moore
Staff Writer
“Rock
Hound” Tom McDaniel of Versailles, has finally
got his hands on a rare rock. McDaniel’s
co-worker, Jimmy Richardson, found the rock which
is believed to be from the synapsid reptile family
some 260-280 million years ago.
Richardson discovered the rock about 25 years
ago while deer hunting in Metamora. This past
summer, McDaniel traded Richardson an Indian axe
for the rock. “We went back and forth for
probably a year,” said McDaniel.
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Versailles
man charged with multiple counts of Child Molesting,
Incest
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
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Kevin Hall, 39, of Versailles, has been charged
with four counts of Child Molesting, all Class
A Felonies. He has also been charged with Incest,
which is a Class B Felony.
Hall was arrested November 22 and taken to the
Ripley County Jail where he is still incarcerated
according to jail personnel on Wednesday of this
week.
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SR
honors DAR Good Citizen...
County
Council meeting changed for Dec...
Cross
Plains resident invited to annual meeting...
Bluegrass Christmas
music to be heard in Milan...
Christmas dinner will be served!
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Osgood Journal – Tuesday,
December 6, 2011
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Author
Kevin Malarkey to speak at Osgood First Baptist Church
this Sunday
Child
says he was comforted by angels, Jesus
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
A
story of inspiration and hope is coming to the Osgood
First Baptist Church this Sunday, December 11 at 7 p.m.
It’s about angels and Jesus, but isn’t necessarily
a Christmas story.
The author of The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven, Kevin
Malarkey, writes about his son’s experience after
the boy was in a horrific car accident in 2004 that
left him paralyzed.
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Child
molester agrees to 30 years
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
John
Tunny, 48, of Batesville, pled guilty to Child
Molesting, a Class A Felony and the court
accepted the plea on November 17, according
to information from the Ripley County Prosecutor’s
Office.
The plea agreement means Tunny was sentenced
to 30 years in prison with 10 years suspended
to probation. During the probation period,
Tunny will not be able to commit a criminal
act or violate any traffic law. He will also
be paying initial probation user’s fees
and receive treatment as directed by probation.
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Shooting
incident leaves one man dead...
Officers
say speed, alcohol played part in accident...
Local
running club heads to Myrtle Beach for competition...
Traffic
stop leads to arrests of two Milan residents...
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The Versailles Republican
– Thursday, December 1, 2011
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SRMA
to sponsor Community Christmas Carol Festival
Come hear the sounds of the
season
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Kari
Moore
Staff Writer
'Tis the season
to be jolly, and the South Ripley Ministerial
Association (SRMA) wants to help you be jolly!
The association would like to invite the public
to attend its Community Christmas Carol Festival
titled "A Night of Awareness" on Tuesday,
December 6 at the South Ripley High School Auditeria
at 7:00 p.m.
After years of sponsoring a "Thankmas"
service after Thanksgiving and before Christmas,
SRMA has decided it's time to change things up
a bit. This year's community Christmas Carol Festival
will be a traditional Christmas Carol service
with carols led by Nancy Durham, performances
by the South Ripley Young Confederates, a solo
performance and scripture reading by Jessica McIntosh
and a short message delivered by Pastor Doug Norman.
The crowd will be able to join in the caroling,
as the words for each song will be printed in
a program.
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South
Ripley hs school resource officer
Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Two men with a vision
have begun a positive change at South Ripley schools.
Middle school principal Rodney Hite, along with
Versailles Town Marshal Joe Mann, teamed together
to bring a resource officer to the schools through
grant money. They also worked with Mary McCarty
of the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning
Commission. "These guys have worked on this
for two years," noted Dr. John Mehrle, superintendent
of South Ripley schools.
Dan Goris, former transportation supervisor for
the school system, was chosen for the position.
Goris comes to the school having retired from
the Indiana State Police after a 30-year career
in law enforcement.
Goris attended the National Association of School
Resource Officers in Iowa, in October, to prepare
himself for the new position. He said he is glad
to serve in this position saying, "It is
to create a safe, good environment for education
for students." The position as resource officer
is to provide support to students, parents, educators
and staff in matters related to law enforcement,
according to the Roles and Responsibilities list
given to Goris.
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SR
graduates are "Giving Hearts a Hand"...
College
Costs presentation on Dec. 7...
CI
Family Worship Center Free Yard Sale...
SR
adopts modified balanced calendar...
Handbell
choir to ring in the season...
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