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LTC moves forward with firehouse study

Liberty Town Council reviewed a proposal from grant administrator Michael Kleinpeter, president of Kleinpeter Consulting, for a feasability study to analyze the town's need for a new firehouse, funded by a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Development.
1988 UCHS Homecoming King to lead ‘22 Homecoming Parade

This year’s UCHS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal is no stranger to Union County students, their parents, friends and everyone.
Yes (youth engaged service) grant awarded to Ayla’s Closet at ccus

Ayla's Closet at CCUS, led by Carly McCashland, was a recipient of the Youth Engaged Service (YES) Grant, provided by the Indiana 4-H Foundation.
Indiana Chamber Says Pending National Rail Strike Would Be 'Economic Disaster'

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the negotiations between the nation's six largest freight railroads and 12 unions.
School Board preliminary hearing and budget meeting

Monday, Sept. 12, the Franklin County Community School Board met for a Preliminary Hearing on Proposed projects, a Public Hearing, and Additional Appropriations Hearing, and then the regular Call to Order school board meeting.
Brookville Town Council on Requests and Updates

The Brookville Town Council met Sept. 6, to discuss any new updates and requests for the town.
Dem candidates speak ahead of election

With exactly two months left before Indiana voters go to the polls for Election Day 2022, a few of those on local ballots appeared at a Meet the Candidates event Thursday hosted by Third Place and organized by Christina Persson and the Franklin County Democratic Party.
Faith and Fitness Gym Welcomes Fuel Nutrition

Right here in Brookville, at 129 E 11th street, you will find Faith and Fitness Gym and Fuel Nutrition.
Tourist draws discussed by FC Economic development commission

Tourism, as it fits in with the local economy, was addressed more than once at the September meeting of the Franklin County Economic Development Commission Monday morning.
It's time to “float” down Main Street

The feeling of fall is in the air, and with the crisp fall air comes Franklin County football. On Sept. 30, the Franklin County Wildcats will go head to head with the South Dearborn Knights for homecoming.
Commissioners hire 911 consultant

Franklin County Commissioners reviewed a presentation of services offered by Indiana public safety expert Barry Ritter of Ritter Strategic Services.
A second death investigation is underway in Connersville

A second death investigation is underway in Connersville after Joshua Durham, 47, of Connersville was found deceased on Saturday in a yard on 13th and Grand Street in Connersville.
UCHS Homecoming Week is next week, Sept. 19-23

UCHS Student Council recently announced the theme of the 2022 Homecoming Week and tentative schedule for the week.
County health insurance back to VanVleet

Union County Commissioners reviewed health insurance options for county employees at their Sept. 2 meeting ahead of the October renewal.
Sun shines on the Bob Jenkins Mural dedication

On Sunday, Sept. 4, the Bob Jenkins Mural dedication was held in Liberty.
Friday night was EPIC

UC HYPE hosted the first ever Union County EPIC awards night on Friday, Sept. 2.
Gas, sewer line funding among FCRC items

For a lot of the summer, traffic patterns on Indiana 101 heading north have been altered due to a fresh gas pipeline being installed by Sycamore Gas Company, Lawrenceburg.
FCCSC Board: Nine for three spots

A total of nine county residents – including a pair of incumbents – officially filed for three at-large seats up for grabs this November for the Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees. Deadline to file was Aug. 26.
Meckley sentenced to 42 years on child molestation charges

On Sept. 3, 2020 Jesse T. Meckley of Brookville was charged with three level one felonies, one level three felony, four level five felonies, and one level six felony.
Council approves 2023 public safety funding

Franklin County Council reviewed and approved a resolution distributing public safety income tax for 2023 at its Aug. 30 meeting.