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ISP closes investigation into local school employee

A Union County school employee was placed on administrative leave last month pending an investigation opened by the Indiana State Police.
Franklin Co. Public Library District makes adjustments to hours

The Franklin County Public Library District board held its rescheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Potential safety concern resolved at FCMS

This morning, March 4, parents and guardians received an email from Franklin County Middle School principal Chris Bundy about a possible safety concern.
George’s featured on prescription price segment
RV additions bring lively APC discussion

At its Feb. 24 meeting, Franklin County Area Plan Commission reviewed a conditional use application submitted by Tina Hartman to allow up to five recreational vehicles to be parked on her five-acre plot in Butler Township.
UC Academic teams in full swing

Eastern Indiana Academic competition has adapted to the pandemic and is competing virtually this season.
Welcome to Main Street, Brookville Tobacco and Vape

There is a fairly new business in town along the Brookville Strip. It is the Brookville Tobacco and Vape store on Main Street.
Hoosiers age 50 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

The Indiana Department of Health announced March 3 that Hoosiers age 50 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
LTC receives fire department tanker bids

Liberty Town Council opened bids submitted to supply the Liberty Fire Department with a used tanker truck to replace their aging unit at the March 1 meeting.
Officer involved shooting in Liberty

A Liberty woman died following a struggle with law enforcement in the early morning hours Feb. 26.
Local municipalities awarded IPEP Safety Grants

Two local municipalities have been awarded 2021 Indiana Public Employers' Plan, Inc. (IPEP) Safety Grants.
BTC answers questions on proposed town hall

At a prior Brookville Town Council meeting, council formed a committee consisting of Curtis Ward and Chuck Campbell to study the development of a proposed new town hall project as well as advertise for Requests for Proposal Qualifications.
County council discusses water crossing awareness

Franklin County Council member Brian Patterson discussed safety at the county's numerous low water crossings ahead of the spring rains with Franklin County Commissioner Tom Linkel at council's Feb. 23 meeting.
Surviving the pandemic

If you would have told me this time last year what the next 12 months would look like, I would not have been able to wrap my mind around it.
A personal view of Mental Health - Series 2, Part 1

Mental health is something no one wants to talk about.
Search for yearbooks yields lost class ring

Miracles are not something we just see in movies; they happen everyday to ordinary people. Webster’s Dictionary defines miracles as an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.
Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway receives national designation

The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway Association (WCBA) is a local non-profit organization with a mission of preserving, protecting, and educating about the many assets of the Whitewater Valley while enhancing assets.
LEPC discusses solar panel response
Four Seasons helps celebrate every holiday and occasion

Located just off Main Street at 517 East Sixth Street, resides Brookville's Four Seasons Florist shop
Commissioners approve new vehicles

Franklin County Commissioners reviewed requests to purchase vehicles for Franklin County Public Transit and the Franklin County Highway Department at their Feb. 23 meeting.