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Smokin’ On the Water delivers for Union County

"Friday was a bit rough because of the wind, but Saturday and Sunday were packed," Nicki Hertel told the Herald in an interview after the festival.
Emerald Ash Borer Update 2021

Whitewater Valley REMC electricians reported emerald ash borers in Union County as early as 2012, suspecting it may have started years before then.
Library board discusses working from home policy

Like many other entities, COVID-19 caused the Franklin County Public Library District to assess employee policy on working from home.
Liberty Town council discusses meter modernization

The Liberty Town Council discussed plans to utilize incoming funds through the American Recovery Plan program with recovery of lost revenue taking priority, followed by upgrades to the town’s water meter system.
Music is the sound that color makes

This poetic slogan is the mainstay of Mike Neeley and Jackie LeBerth, owners of Village Music and Industrial Décor.
Prescription drug takebacks are huge success

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department announced the results of their recent prescription drug takeback events. The events were held in Brookville, at the United Methodist Church parking lot on Monday, April 19th, and in Metamora, at the Metamora Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday, April 28th. Deputies collected a combined amount of 75 pounds of unwanted, unused, or expired medications
FFA plant sale is this weekend

The Franklin County FFA will have a variety of plants available for purchase at Franklin County High School.
First trial since onset of the pandemic results in felony conviction

The first jury trial conducted in Franklin County since the imposition of public health restrictions in March 2020 resulted in a guilty verdict, announced Prosecuting Attorney Chris Huerkamp.
Police continue to search for missing Richmond woman

Henry County - Investigators with the Indiana State Police are still attempting to locate a Richmond woman who was reported missing on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
County council fires back at criticism

Franklin County resident and local government watchdog Mildred Simmermeyer criticized some of the procedures of Franklin County Council at its March 30 meeting; council members and their associates showed up at their April 27 meeting with clarification on the spending discussed.
BTC gives update on 21 by 21 campaign and a look at summer plans

Brookville Town Council's 21 by 21 campaign is up and running.
Two Arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine in Dearborn County

Recently, the service of an arrest warrant at a Moores Hill, Indiana home led to the arrest of two occupants on charges of dealing methamphetamine and other drug related charges after a search warrant was obtained for the property.
Union County Park moving ahead

Tayler Bryson of the Union County Parks Board gave an update on the status of work at the new park south of Liberty to Union County Commissioners at their April 23 meeting.
Patriot Pride Supplies is OPEN

The UCCCJSD free school supplies store, Patriot Pride Supplies, is OPEN and ready for business! Life Skills students are busy keeping the shelves stocked to assist teachers and/or students in the Union County College Corner Joint School District.
History of The Liberty Country Club part three: Our community ushers in the new years

A collection of ambitious card players created the Liberty Country Club in 1927, as an effort to give something back to the community.
Ordinance blitz schedule announced for town

Brookville Police Department chief Terry Mitchum announced an ordinance blitz schedule at the April 13 Brookville Town Council meeting with hopes of tightening up some ordinance and parking issues.
FCHD strategizes for low vaccine demand

“People just don't want it … there's really no nice way to say it.”
Franklin County Commissioners approve solar ordinance

Franklin County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Franklin County Citizens and Subdivision Control Code to regulate solar and wind power in the county at their April 20 meeting, a process that began in the summer of 2020, and immediately begin the process to revise the ordinance.
Twin Forks Chapter of D.A.R. celebrates 100th anniversary

The Twin Forks Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated an impressive feat on April 23—the chapter's 100th Anniversary.
Eastern Indiana Works will be having a Board Meeting open to the public next Tuesday, April 27th