Madison, IN—The Jefferson County Commissioners have instituted a burn ban, effective immediately for the County.  The ban prohibits the following: Burning of grass, crops, woodlands, marshes, or similar areas Burning of leaves, debris, and trash/paper […]

Napoleon, IN— The Napoleon State Bank announces future plans to open a new branch on Warpath Drive Milan, IN in the former Fifth Third Bank building. “As a locally-owned community bank, we take great pride […]

Columbus, IN—A Columbus woman was arrested for DUI and drug charges after she crashed her vehicle into the side of a fast-food restaurant on Wednesday morning.  At approximately 10:25 a.m., CPD officers responded to Dairy […]

Versailles, IN— INDOT maintenance crews will perform pipe and surface repairs at the intersection of U.S. 421 and C.R. 300 S. in Ripley County on Monday, September 23, weather permitting.  C.R. 300 S. will be […]

Batesville, IN—The second annual Fiesta Hispana presented by the Hispanic Community Advisory Committee (HCAC) is set for Saturday, September 21 at Liberty Park. The popular event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and features authentic Mexican cuisine, […]

Osgood, IN—CROP Hunger Walk to be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Registration is at 1 pm and the walk starts at 1:30 pm.  The walk will begin and end at St. Peters UCC (Finks […]

Ballstown, IN—INDOT maintenance crews will close S.R. 229 just south of C.R. 50 E. in Ripley County on Monday, September 23, weather permitting, to replace a culvert. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. […]

Columbus, IN—Early Wednesday morning Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on N National Road. The driver, identified as Samantha Banks, 44, Columbus, was unable to provide paperwork for the vehicle. It was confirmed […]

Versailles, IN—The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2019 Business Person, Educator, and Citizen of the Year! Business Person – Mark Comer, Napoleon State Bank Citizen – Shawn Negangard, Osgood Educator […]

Brookville, IN—Starting Monday, Sept. 23, Blue Creek Road will be closed for 30 days for bridge repair the closure is between Neukam Road and Cane Mill Road.  

Greensburg, IN—After three decades, the Waffle House of Greensburg went out of business in the fall of 2018. But soon, the site will be the home of 2 new businesses.  The two restaurant establishments, one […]

Statewide—Check your pantry, because General Mills has voluntarily recalled 5-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour for possible E. coli contamination. General Mills announced the recall after the strain E. coli 026 was found during a sampling […]