Multiple agencies respond to house fire

Nearly every fire department in the county found themselves called to a house fire at 985 N. Hassmer Hill Road near Versailles on Saturday, June 27.

Homeowners and occupants of the two-story brick structure, Eric and Tara Goddard, were not at home at the time the blaze began. Firemen were called to the scene about 2:14 p.m. when a neighbor spotted the thick smoke and called 911.

Girls get ready for pageant

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

Eleven girls from across the county gathered at the Versailles Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for the Miss Ripley County Queen’s Tea held Friday, June 26.

The ladies were treated to desserts, met other contestants, and were given instructions on the upcoming Miss Ripley County Pageant set for July 12 at the Damm Theatre in Osgood, where the winners will be chosen. Then they will preside over the Ripley County 4-H Fair set for July 19-25.