Ripley County is beautiful all year round, but early fall is especially nice. September is full of great area events, including the Versailles Pumpkin Show right outside our office. Here’s a quick roundup of fall events in southeastern Indiana this … Continue reading
Top Ten Causes of Death in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the National Vital Statistics Reports Death: Leading Causes for 2016. Data about the leading cause of death has been published since 1952 (beginning with mortality data from 1949). It’s important … Continue reading
2018 Ripley County Fireworks Schedule
Summer is in full swing and it’s almost Independence Day. There are several activities in Ripley County. The 17th Annual Fireworks presented by the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018. The event will … Continue reading
Insect-Borne Illness on the Rise
What do ticks, fleas, and mosquitos have in common? They can all spread disease. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the diseases cases from these bites more than tripled between 2004-2016 in the United States. … Continue reading
Celebrate Older Americans
May is the Administration on Aging’s Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and appreciate all of the ways that older adults make a difference in our communities. The 2018 theme is Engage at Every Age; you’re never too old … Continue reading