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“Food Insecurity” increases in INdiana; Gleaners Mobile food bank offers help, needs volunteers

A recent analysis of federal data showed that the number of “food insecure” homes in Indiana increased by 53% between October of 2021 and 2022.
Local Firefighters battle early morning Blaze in Liberty

In the breaking hours of Jan. 28, the Liberty Fire department was dispatched to a fire on Dunlapsville Road.
Susan Gindling says goodbye to her salon family

Susan Gindling, a long-time beautician of Franklin County, has started 2023 off with retirement.
Travel advisories and what they mean

Recently Franklin County has seen several travel advisories due to the impending winter weather.
MMH Goes Red for Heart Health Month

Margaret Mary Health is asking the community to join them in wearing red on Friday, Feb. 3!
Defendant charged in fatal accident pleads guilty

Joshua Trammell, 43, of Brookville, was involved in a head-on collision on July 7, 2021, that resulted in the death of Brookville resident Jenni Fasbinder who was 46.
Girl Scouts enjoy a field trip full of fun, discovery, and education

The Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts of St. Michael's School recently went on an extraordinary field trip the Miami University Geology Museum.
Local resident needs help after losing business to fire

On Jan. 26, lifelong Laurel resident Danny Mullins lost his business “Mullins Motorsports” to a fire that was nearly a complete loss.
Owls are January’s bird

Being born in a certain month apparently has a bird associated with it, just like birth stones!
Celebrate Indiana’s state snack

Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day, and this snack is worth celebrating for many reasons, including its history in the state of Indiana.
Man sentenced to three years for reckless homicide

Rafael Lopez of Richmond was sentenced on Jan. 17, after changing his plea of not guilty to guilty of Reckless Homicide which is a level five felony.
Meet two Children's Advocacy Contestants: The Rennekamps

Brian and Lori Rennekamp will be representing Franklin County in the Children's Advocacy Center's annual Mardi Gras king and queen contest to be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Lawrenceburg Event Center.
Federal lawsuit filed against town of Brookville

Brookville resident Trevin Thalheimer has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S.District Court in Indianapolis against the town of Brookville, the Brookville Town Council and two Brookville Police Department officers ,Chief Terry Mitchum and Lt. Ryan Geiser.
New-look BRC forges ahead

Four of the six Brookville Redevelopment Commission members on hand for Monday's meeting weren't affiliated with the board when it last met in December.
Watch for these two birds your backyards

Bird watching, or "birding", has always been a popular and interesting hobby. During the Covid lockdowns, Indiana saw an increase in the number of birders who began to watch from their windows, yards, and local nature trails.
There is just something about Friday the 13th

January 13, 2023, is a Friday, the first of two Friday the 13ths we'll see this year. If you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia – an irrational fear of Friday the 13th–you might want to stay home.
Liberty Acres needs urgent help!

Liberty Acres United Animal Rescue Sanctuary, recently featured in the Herald, is in immediate need of help to stay open.
Public help requested on property caretaker shooting

On Jan. 8, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law enforcement released a press release asking for the public's help.
School Board Conducts First Meeting of 2023

The Franklin County School Board held their first meeting on Monday (January 9, 2023).
Terry Mitchum appointed chief by BTC for 2023

At the Jan. 5 Brookville Town Council (BTC) meeting Terry Mitchum was nominated by Earl Moore as Police Chief.