Madison man dies in off-road vehicle crash in Ripley County

From an Indiana Conservation Officer press release Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) crash that claimed the life of an adult male. The crash occurred Saturday night at approximately 9:25 p.m., near the 9000 block of South County Road 75 West. Initial investigated shows that Tyler Asche, 36, of Madison, was traveling …

Chip and seal scheduled next week on Ind. 48 in Ripley and Dearborn counties

INDOT press release Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations as early as Monday, July 12, on Indiana 48 in Ripley and Dearborn counties. Work will take place from Ind. 101 to approximately two miles west of U.S. 50 in Lawrenceburg.  Chip seal operations typically last around three to four …

ISP conducting homicide investigation in Ripley County

ISP press release from Sgt. Stephen Wheeles Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles District are conducting a homicide investigation on County Road 700 West in rural Ripley County, just north of Holton. Investigators believe there is no threat to the public at this time but please avoid the area. More information will be released later. …