Local News

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office “Mums for Education Program” is in full bloom. The mums were grown by the female Ripley County Jail inmates in order to fund the scholarship program. The scholarships are […]

Batesville, In. — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) will begin providing intensive outpatient addiction services at the Health Center of Brookville on October 1, 2018.  This newly developed service will be available to existing MMH patients and individuals […]

North Vernon, In. — On Wednesday, an autopsy was completed on a man who was found deceased in a lake along Forest Grove Lane in Country Squire Lakes near North Vernon, Indiana on September 17th. The man […]

  Osgood, In. — The Ripley County CROP Hunger Walk to be held on October 7, 2018. The Ripley County CROP Hunger Walk joins communities across the United States to help end hunger one step at a […]

Indianapolis, In. — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Delaware County officials joined Filtrec S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of filters and filter elements, in Milan this week as the company announced plans to locate its first U.S. operation […]

Batesville, In. — Batesville Fire & Rescue conducted a drafting exercise at Lake Bischoff Monday night. Maintaining these skills are important as rural fires often require an alternative water source such as a pond or lake to […]

Winnepeg, Canada — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler and members of the Indiana agricultural delegation concluded the economic development mission to Canada’s Manitoba Province today, advancing international ties in agriculture […]

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County candidates for sheriff met about 75 voters last night at the Farm bureau annual meeting. Democrat David Durant and Republican Bill Meyerrose both want to find alternative ways to help those dealing […]

Versailles, In. — Recently the Indiana State Health commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box visited the Ripley County Health Department along with Indiana State Department Health’s Local Health Department Outreach Division Director, David Hopper. The visit is part of […]

Osgood, In. — Last week, East Central High School FFA members competed in the Area 1 Livestock Skillathon CDE at South Ripley High School for the first time. Members identified several different types of breeds, livestock equipment, […]

New Point, In. — Paul Walterman was recognized by the Crackaway Daze Committee at the most recent festival for 25 years of service. Walterman was given a plaque by the committee and Jeff Elsner.