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Patriots down Golden Falcons in TEC opener

The Union County Patriots beat Winchester’s Golden Falcons, 5-2, last Friday, to go up 1-0 in the Tri-Eastern Conference.
FC track opens with sweep

Franklin County's outdoor track season started April 6 at South Dearborn with a pair of wins over the Knights. The boys were runaway winners, 90-42, while the girls eked out a 68-62 win.
History of the Liberty Country Club part one: Club beginnings, Alec "Nipper" Campbell

I recently sat down for an interview with Bruce Gregory, director of the Liberty Country Club. Bruce has been involved with the organization since 1984.
Not just a beauty salon at Brookville’s Cutting Edge

With the pandemic shaking up how people treat their mental health, many are exploring new avenues to improve their overall sense of self.
Dance teams impress at nationals

County dancers from 6th-12th grade corralled several trophies over the weekend, traveling to Saturday's Showcase America Unlimited national championship competition held at the Lawrenceburg Event Center.
SIRPC seeking input on Digital Inclusion Survey

The Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is looking for public input on a Digital Inclusion survey from citizens who reside within our nine-county region, including Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Shelby and Switzerland counties.
FCCSC finances predicted to be in the red by 2022

The Franklin County Community School Board of Trustees dealt with a bleak reality at its April 6 public work session for long-term financial planning.
Local leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

Richmond-based Reid Health has been spending some time in Brookville over the past couple of weeks in order to support COVID-19 vaccinations in the community.
Liberty holds public hearing on $2.1 million water project

Liberty Town Council held a public hearing April 5 with the help of grant administrator Mike Kleinpeter, Kleinpeter Consulting, who has been working on the grant process with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Lady Patriots sweep

Union County’ softball program continued on the high road last weekend with a doubleheader win at Cowan High School, 3-1 and 12-1.
Opening night of “Little Women” is this weekend

Anticipation is building as the final week of rehearsals takes place ahead of the drama club performance of “Little Women” that will be held this weekend at the Franklin County High School Auditorium.
Union County off to great start

Union County split the bill with Shenandoah last Saturday in the season opening baseball double-header at Bill Webb Field in Liberty.
Lady Patriots blast New Castle, 23-0, in home run record setter

“It was a little more than I expected,” Union County Coach Scott Gray said following the 23-0 season opener win at New Castle last week.
Online threat leads to UCMS precautions

What started as an argument between two 8th-grade girls at Union County Middle School resulted in a two-hour delay to assess a threat of violence toward the entire school system.
BTC in talks to form own area advisory council

Towards the end of the Brookville Town Council meeting on March 23, BTC president Curtis Ward presented the idea of council forming their own area advisory committee in lieu of the county Area Plan Commission.
Asphalt resurface work begins this week on S.R. 252

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to begin work this week on an asphalt resurface contract along S.R. 252 in Franklin County.
FC baseball triumphant in return

The Franklin County Wildcats won the first three games of the 2021 baseball season last week, returning to Jim Hughes Field for the first official time since the 2019 campaign.
Dreams, plans, sorrow and persistence

We have faced a giant that we could never have imagined. We have met with staggering statistics, fear, and uncertainty. America's small business owners and their employees have faced this and so much more.
FC commissioners release statement on mask mandate

On March 23, Governor Eric Holcomb announced that Indiana's mandatory mask mandate will expire April 6, 2021.
Local officials encourage receiving vaccine at Reid clinic

Randi Whitesel, director of occupational medicine and telehealth for Reid Health, introduces local officials Jeff Koch, president of county council, Pete Cates, Franklin County Sheriff and Grant Reeves, county legal counsel, encouraging local residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at Reid's vaccine clinic at the American Legion in Brookville April 6.