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Local man envisions remembrance of Hoosier POW/MIAS

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is approaching on Sept. 18, the third Friday in September, a day to honor military personnel who were prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.
Residents discuss disagreements regarding Oldenburg skateboard ordinance

As of Jan. 6, 2020, an ordinance regulating the use of skateboards and scooters was put into effect within the town of Oldenburg.
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Patriots caged Tigers, 40-21, and threw away the key

Union County’s football success on the road continued last Friday night at Hagerstown.
School district gives updates on progress during pandemic

The Union County College Corner Joint School District held its regular monthly meeting Sept. 14 where school principals gave an update on how the term is progressing in the face of COVID-19.
APC discusses solar farm regulations

The Franklin County Area Plan Commission resumed talks Sept. 9 over updating the county's zoning code to cover renewable energy facilities popping up throughout the region.
BTC votes to move forward with feasibility study

After a lull in the talks of annexation, the Brookville Town Council voted to move forward with a feasibility study at its Sept. 8 meeting.
BTC in talks to switch who enforces property maintenance codes

Brookville Town Council met on Tuesday, September 8 with a wide variety of agenda items, including making an amendment to the ordinance for undetected water leaks and changing the way property maintenance codes are enforced.
Celebrate Fall with Wendel Farms

For 20 years, Wendel Farms has been offering the Whitewater Valley a unique and fun fall farm experience for kids of all ages to enjoy.
Announcement of Change to Hybrid Model for FCHS

At this time the FCCSC has six (6) positive student cases of COVID-19 at Franklin County High School.
Commissioners finalize 2021 ambulance and insurance services

Union County Commissioners opened bids to provide the county residents with ambulance service for 2021 at their Aug. 21 meeting and after an initial review, tabled the matter for a more in-depth review and a vote on Sept. 4.
Spirit Medical Transport holds meet-and-greet

Union County's EMS service provider, Spirit Medical Transport, held a meet-and-greet picnic at Woodruff's Supermarket on Thursday, Sept. 3.
Angel Heart Farm celebrates first year with pop-up craft show

Valerie Wright started Angel Heart Farm to ensure Union County residents can bring some beauty into their lives.
Liberty Town Council remembers Gerald Paul

At the start of the Liberty Town Council's Sept. 8 meeting, council president Matt Barnhizer informed the rest of the board that longtime council member Gerald Paul passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.
County Line Road discussions continue

The ongoing concern over County Line Road between Franklin and Dearborn counties, west of S.R. 1, was discussed at the Franklin County Commissioners' Sept. 8 meeting.
Red, white and Lou — Louie Fasbinder memorial golf outing

The weather was nothing but blue skies and sunshine on Saturday, Sept. 5 for the Louie Fasbinder Memorial golf outing held at Brook Hill Golf Course in honor of the beloved former small animal control officer of Franklin County.
Fatal Batesville shooting believed to be an act of self-defense

BATESVILLE – A fatal shooting occurring on Labor Day at Canterbury Apartments is being labeled as a possible act of self-defense.
One community member works to make skate park a reality

Timothy Franklin grew up in Union County and has experienced what it feels like to be “different.”
A closer look at Liberty water bills

Many Liberty residents have seen increases in their water bills over the past six months; according to the town of Liberty's clerk-treasurer Melissa Shepler, there are a couple of reasons residents may be paying more.
U.C. Bicentennial kick-off meeting

The 200 year anniversary of the formation of Union County is coming soon and a small crew of locals are working make it a celebration to remember.