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Authorities offer up to $5K for information on Ripley Flea Market arson Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Division of State Fire Marshal Authorities are investigating an arson at the Ripley Flea Market building. and last updated 2021-04-01 16:34:21-04 RIPLEY, Ohio â Authorities are offering up to $5,000 for information about an arson at the Ripley Flea Market building earlier this week. Ripley firefighters were dispatched to 623 S. 2nd Street Monday evening for a fire at a large commercial building housing the Ripley Flea Market. Firefighters found the wooden steps on the back of the building on fire, which officials believe was set intentionally. ....
Congressman Steve Stivers, who grew up in Ripley, was promoted from one star general to two star general in a ceremony in Columbus on December 11. Maj. Gen. Stivers’ promotion follows a 30 year career in the military with multiple deployments. “I’m humbled by the opportunity in front of me and I can’t say that I ever thought I’d be promoted to major general,” Stivers said. “This promotion really isn’t about me, it’s about the incredible soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and officers that have helped me through more than 30 years of a National Guard career.” “Stivers…is one of the highest-ranking National Guard members to simultaneously serve as a member of Congress,” a press release stated. “He served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2004-05) in Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and Djibouti, where he led 400 Soldiers and contractors.” ....