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Ripley Publishing Co., Inc. Publishers of the Osgood Journal and The Versailles Republican. Visit www.ripleynews.com to view a s Ripley Publishing Company, Inc.

is independently owned by Gene and Jo Jean Demaree and serves all of Ripley County, Indiana. The newspapers are published in both print and digital versions.

Children enjoy Ferris Wheel at F.A.R.M. ShowThis a unique and detailed model Ferris wheel set up in Remembrance of Charl...
07/04/2024

Children enjoy Ferris Wheel at F.A.R.M. Show

This a unique and detailed model Ferris wheel set up in Remembrance of Charlie Yorn, of Batesville, which was originally made in early 1190 and restored in 2022 by Steven Yorn. Pictured is Brynlee, age 1; and her brother Jaxten, age 3, amazed and excited to see all the bright colors of this model and watching the Ferris wheel go. They enjoyed the day at the F.A.R.M. show on Friday at the Fairgrounds. Parents are Justen and Brady Jette, of Moores Hill.

ADOPT A PETOreo is 1 year old and available for adoption. Stop by the shelter any day between noon and 4 p.m. to see our...
07/03/2024

ADOPT A PET

Oreo is 1 year old and available for adoption. Stop by the shelter any day between noon and 4 p.m. to see our facility in action! Ripley County Humane Society, 1202 W. County Road 150 North, Osgood, IN 47037 • 812-689-3773 • [email protected] more animals for adoption in the July 4 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Aquatics repeat as SEISA champsMilan Aquatics avenged a season-opening loss on Saturday and defeated its five other conf...
07/03/2024

Aquatics repeat as SEISA champs

Milan Aquatics avenged a season-opening loss on Saturday and defeated its five other conference foes en route to a second-straight Southeastern Indiana Swimming Association Championship at Greensburg.--Read more in the July 4 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Trip is reminder that freedom is not freeThe full reality of a history lesson came to fruition for Dominic Cian Wiley, 1...
07/03/2024

Trip is reminder that freedom is not free

The full reality of a history lesson came to fruition for Dominic Cian Wiley, 16, Holton, and several other students from South Ripley when they recently visited Normandy Beach in France. The students were part of a group that went for the 80th Anniversary of that reminder that freedom costs dearly.--Read the full story in the July 4 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Tractors showcased at the F.A.R.M. Club ShowPictured is Jon Kittle, of Aurora, with his 1951 Farmall H Tractor leading t...
07/02/2024

Tractors showcased at the F.A.R.M. Club Show

Pictured is Jon Kittle, of Aurora, with his 1951 Farmall H Tractor leading the parade. All makes and models of tractors followed him through the Ripley Co. Fairgrounds for a great showing of tractors for everyone to see.

Aquatics win regular season titleMilan Aquatics wrapped up the regular season in the pool this past Wednesday night, sco...
07/02/2024

Aquatics win regular season title

Milan Aquatics wrapped up the regular season in the pool this past Wednesday night, scoring over 800 points in a win at home.--Read more in the July 2 issue of the Osgood Journal.

F.A.R.M. Show enjoyed by manyThe S.E. Indiana F.A.R.M Show Antique Machinery Show had a great turnout at the Ripley Co. ...
07/01/2024

F.A.R.M. Show enjoyed by many

The S.E. Indiana F.A.R.M Show Antique Machinery Show had a great turnout at the Ripley Co. Fairgrounds this past weekend. On Friday, they held their annual parade with many different tractors showcased for the community to see.--See more in the July 2 issue of the Osgood Journal.

Indians play in summer scrimmagesWe are still a little a month away from the official start to the high school football ...
07/01/2024

Indians play in summer scrimmages

We are still a little a month away from the official start to the high school football season but Milan hit the field for a pair of summer scrimmages this past week at South Dearborn.--Read more in the July 2 issue of the Osgood Journal.

Milan names Grand Marshals for July 4 paradeMilan Lion’s Club have come to know three Milan High School Students, over t...
07/01/2024

Milan names Grand Marshals for July 4 parade

Milan Lion’s Club have come to know three Milan High School Students, over the past three years. Due to their (the three youths) tireless and selfless efforts to improve the Milan community, the Milan Lion’s Club has invited MHS Graduates: Trenton Langferman (’24 graduate); Ava Honnert (’24 graduate); and Ariel Haessig (’23 MHS graduate) to be the Grand Marshalls for the 2024, Milan Lion’s Club – 4th of July Parade.--Read the full story in the July 2 issue of the Osgood Journal.

The Great Race comes through Ripley CountyA lot of people were wondering why so many classic cars were in Ripley County ...
06/27/2024

The Great Race comes through Ripley County

A lot of people were wondering why so many classic cars were in Ripley County on 800 S. on Saturday, June 22. Pictured left is Ted Robinson of Estero, Florida and his navigator, Christopher Meccia (right) of Danville, KY, standing beside Ted’s 1931 Buick. They were traveling from Owensboro, KY, to Gardiner, Maine, participating in The Great American Race, which is a yearly event.

Versailles holds annual 5K125 competitors combined to walk and run this past Saturday and those same racers braved the h...
06/27/2024

Versailles holds annual 5K

125 competitors combined to walk and run this past Saturday and those same racers braved the heat to participate in the Versailles Back to Square 5K Walk/Run.--Read more in the June 27 issue of The Versailles Republican.

From prison to the office of the GovernorRipley County is celebrating a recent success story at home. Jessica Ogden was ...
06/27/2024

From prison to the office of the Governor

Ripley County is celebrating a recent success story at home. Jessica Ogden was recently honored by meeting and telling her story to Governor Eric Holcomb. She was invited by Director of Adult Education at River Valley Resources – Work One (RVR), Konnie McCollum, to meet the Governor and tell how RVR adult education changed her life.--Read the full story in the June 27 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Versailles square was packed with activityTwisted Wrench and Paps Chop Shop had their inaugural car show for Courthouse ...
06/26/2024

Versailles square was packed with activity

Twisted Wrench and Paps Chop Shop had their inaugural car show for Courthouse Days on the Versailles Town Square on Sat. June 22. The extreme heat didn’t stop the crowds who came out for the day. They had 58 cars of all make and models and 14 bikes.--See more in the June 27 issue of The Versailles Republican.

New Marion Fire Department stands ready to serveAfter many months of hard work and dedication from the community, New Ma...
06/26/2024

New Marion Fire Department stands ready to serve

After many months of hard work and dedication from the community, New Marion Fire Department has a new home for their firefighters and equipment.--See more in the June 27 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Bulldogs earn All-EIAC honorsA busy spring sports schedule for Batesville Athletics concluded this month but not without...
06/25/2024

Bulldogs earn All-EIAC honors

A busy spring sports schedule for Batesville Athletics concluded this month but not without several Bulldog student-athletes earning All-Conference selections through the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference.--Read more in the June 25 issue of the Osgood Journal.

News from the Milan Lions ClubAt the June 17th Lions Club Meeting in Milan, Lion Judy Jordan, the current president, was...
06/25/2024

News from the Milan Lions Club

At the June 17th Lions Club Meeting in Milan, Lion Judy Jordan, the current president, was awarded the title, “Lion of the Year.”--See more in the June 25 issue of the Osgood Journal.

Get your honey at the Osgood Farmer’s MarketIt was a hot one on Saturday, but it never stops the Farmers Markets in Osgo...
06/25/2024

Get your honey at the Osgood Farmer’s Market

It was a hot one on Saturday, but it never stops the Farmers Markets in Osgood. Pictured is Jim Cregar selling his local honey out of Holton. He is in Osgood every Sat. from 9 to noon. This great local honey is good for home remedies and offers you a little sweet treat in the form of honey!--Read more in the June 25 issue of the Osgood Journal.

Raider boys 2-2 at Charlie Hughes ShootoutSouth Ripley’s varsity boys basketball was able to make some noise over the we...
06/24/2024

Raider boys 2-2 at Charlie Hughes Shootout

South Ripley’s varsity boys basketball was able to make some noise over the weekend, going 2-2 at the annual Charlie Hughes Shootout in Indianapolis.

Carmel and Westfield played host to the event that featured many of the state’s top teams heading into the new school year. Greensburg, Lawrenceburg, Switzerland County and Madison were other participating teams from Southeastern Indiana.--Read the full story in the June 25 issue of the Osgood Journal.

VSP receives grant from Indiana Park AllianceTuesday evening, June 18, Jeff Seidenstein, Carmel, Indiana Parks Alliance ...
06/24/2024

VSP receives grant from Indiana Park Alliance

Tuesday evening, June 18, Jeff Seidenstein, Carmel, Indiana Parks Alliance (IPA) Board Member presented Carolyn Tully, Chairperson, Friends of VSP with a ($565) check to accommodate the replacement of two bulletin boards in the campground.--Read more in the June 25 issue of the Osgood Journal.

Decatur County Memorial Hospital hosts largest free screening eventDecatur County Memorial Hospital held the largest fre...
06/20/2024

Decatur County Memorial Hospital hosts largest free screening event

Decatur County Memorial Hospital held the largest free health screening event, the 16th annual Healthy Fair. -- See the full story in the June 20 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Eckstein places 14th at nationalsAyden Eckstein placed 14th out of 57 high jumpers at the Nationals Outdoor Championship...
06/20/2024

Eckstein places 14th at nationals

Ayden Eckstein placed 14th out of 57 high jumpers at the Nationals Outdoor Championship this past weekend in Philadelphia. The Batesville standout earned state finalist, Indiana All-Star and national competitor honors all in the past 20 days. -- See the full story in the June 20 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Goldsberry tabbed as new SR girls coachSouth Ripley girls basketball has a new leader as Brad Goldsberry was named the n...
06/19/2024

Goldsberry tabbed as new SR girls coach

South Ripley girls basketball has a new leader as Brad Goldsberry was named the new Lady Raider varsity head coach on Monday night.

Goldsberry becomes the 15th varsity head coach in program history and replaces Matt McNew who resigned after five years at the helm. McNew put together a career record of 75-49 during that span and led South Ripley to three-straight Class 2A Sectional 45 titles from 2021-2023. --Read the full story in the June 20 issue of The Versailles Republican.

SR students experience trip of a lifetime 10 days – 2 countries – 8 citiesStanding on the shores of Normandy Beach 80 ye...
06/19/2024

SR students experience trip of a lifetime 10 days – 2 countries – 8 cities

Standing on the shores of Normandy Beach 80 years after the blood bath that took so many lives of troops around the world, students and their history teacher, Zach Bosell, experienced something that simply cannot be replicated. Early this month the infamous dates of June 6 and June 7 brought their history lessons to life as they stood among some of the very heroes who survived that day. -- See the full story in the June 6 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Bands announced for 2024 Rising Sun Stars & Stripes celebrationOhio County Tourism, Inc. announces the bands for the 202...
06/13/2024

Bands announced for 2024 Rising Sun Stars & Stripes celebration

Ohio County Tourism, Inc. announces the bands for the 2024 Rising Sun Stars & Stripes Celebration. The event takes place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 4:00 -10:30 p.m. on Main & Front Streets in downtown Rising Sun.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs.--
See more in the June 13 issue of The Versailles Republican.

New arrivals at Red Wolf SanctuaryThe arrival of two Canadian wolf pups were the attraction of the day recently at the R...
06/13/2024

New arrivals at Red Wolf Sanctuary

The arrival of two Canadian wolf pups were the attraction of the day recently at the Red Wolf Sanctuary and Raptor Rehabilitation Center.

Red Wolf Sanctuary has been extremely busy. There are several raptors – very young raptors – that have arrived by nests blowing out of trees or their own explorations. Most have minor injuries, if any at all. They will be rehabilitated and released when adult-enough to care for themselves.--
Read more in the June 13 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Milan archers shoot at NationalsThe Milan High School archery program packed its bags this past weekend and officially c...
06/12/2024

Milan archers shoot at Nationals

The Milan High School archery program packed its bags this past weekend and officially closed out its lengthy season in Daytona Beach, Florida, shooting at the 2024 NASP National Championship.--
Read more in the June 13 issue of The Versailles Republican.

A Wishful Eye by D.L. McIntyre – Local writer releases first book“A Wishful Eye (by D.L. McIntyre) is a work of historic...
06/12/2024

A Wishful Eye by D.L. McIntyre – Local writer releases first book

“A Wishful Eye (by D.L. McIntyre) is a work of historical fiction that will sweep readers into America in the years before the Civil War when Christians took unpopular stands and even engaged in illegal activity to care for the ‘Least of These,’” Debra “Deb” Lynn McIntyre wrote when pitching her 75,000-word novel.

McIntyre grew up in Versailles, graduated from South Ripley High School in 1980, and continues learning to this day. The self-described wife, to Cleon McIntyre, mother to three, grandmother and daughter of Virginia Monroe, 95, Versailles, and the late Lovell Monroe, showcases her talent in the soon to be released novel.--
Read the full story in the June 13 issue of The Versailles Republican.

Legion shooters excelPictured left, Prone State Champion 1st Place: Anna Block. Pictured above with State Championship p...
06/12/2024

Legion shooters excel

Pictured left, Prone State Champion 1st Place: Anna Block. Pictured above with State Championship plaque: Chloe Grable, Anna Block, Phillip Baumgartner, and Quinn Faust.--
See more in the June 13 issue of The Versailles Republican.

DCMH announces safe drug disposal boxDecatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to announce the installation of a ...
06/11/2024

DCMH announces safe drug disposal box

Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to announce the installation of a new Safe Drug Disposal Box, available for anyone in the community. This initiative, in partnership with the Greensburg Prevention Group (GPG), is part of DCMH’s ongoing commitment to promote public health and safety by providing a secure and environmentally responsible way to dispose of expired or unused medications.--
See more in the June 11 issue of the Osgood Journal.

Kids want, wait, need your loveA situation happens when there is an unsafe circumstance in a home. It is midnight, and t...
06/11/2024

Kids want, wait, need your love

A situation happens when there is an unsafe circumstance in a home. It is midnight, and three young siblings cling together while they await their fate. A fate that is determined, often, by people who do not know these children.

These are the children that NYAP (National Youth Advocate Program) is ready to care for. NYAP facilitates an outcome that is in the highest good of the children and family. NYAP is a “sub-contractor” of sorts conjoined with DCS to take care of displaced children.--
Read the full story in the June 11 issue of the Osgood Journal.

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Riders and service vehicles are escorting The Wall That Heals from the American Legion Post 173 in Versailles to Harrison, OH, where the memorial replica will be set up tomorrow. The display will be open for visitors from June 10 through June 13.

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Ripley Publishing Company, publishers of the Osgood Journal and The Versailles Republican, has served Ripley County since 1856. The newspapers are published in both print and digital versions. Wanda Burnett is managing editor.

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