Wilmer Cameron
Wilmer Lee Cameron passed away April 25, 2024. Born May 26, 1932, Rushville, to Paul and Grace (Coons) Cameron, he was a lifelong resident of Rushville until moving to Cincinnati, to be near family.
James Hyde
James A. Hyde, 91, of Brookville, passed away May 22, 2024 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, where he has resided the last three years.
Lady Cats chase Bulldogs
RUSHVILLE – Franklin County sophomore Addyson Bischoff drove in four runs on two swings of the bat Monday as the Lady Wildcats cruised to an 11-1 win over the Batesville Lady Bulldogs in the opening round of the Rushville Sectional.
Eleven athletes advance to regional
The Rushville boys and girls track and field teams competed at the respective Connersville sectionals Wednesday and Thursday evening of last week.
Bevy of locals advance to regionals
Coach Lisa Gausman called it “an incredible night for the Bulldogs!” The ladies, that is, after a one-day postponement of the East Central sectional. Lacing it up last Wednesday instead of Tuesday, the Lady Dogs advanced to the regional in 13 of 16 events!
Doubles teams prevail
UC’s No. 1 doubles team of Hallie Hughes and Peityn Gillman earned the right to continue in the state tourney with their 7-5, 6-0 win over Rushville’s Emilia Eade and Lanea Adams despite the Patriots falling 3-2 as a team to the Lions last Wednesday at the Connersville Sectional.
10th Annual Duck REgatta
What’s that duck-tastic buzz? Quack, quack! Get ready to splash into summer with the most anticipated event of the season—the Annual Duck Regatta! Imagine hundreds of rubber ducks racing down the spillway, all for a good cause! It’s the perfect family-friendly event that promises loads of fun and excitement.
A step back in time: UC Alumni Banquet and Time Capsule
Every year, for over 100 years, the Short High Union County Alumni Association has held an Alumni Banquet to celebrate exceptional students who go above and beyond, as we
Needles + Fabric + Hardwork = 2024 Quilt Show success
This past weekend, Franklin County held another annual Quilt Show. Held at the Brookville High School gymnasium, guests had the chance to browse dozens of handmade quilts with various patterns, work, quilt demonstrations, and shop with several vendors.
Sixty years...and counting
When Larry Sintz pops a whistle in his mouth at your local volleyball match this August, you’ll be watching a dedicated professional entering his seventh decade as a licensed sports official.
14th annual Ride to Remember
When Ride Captain Tim Kieffer organized the first ride to remember he never thought 14 years later he would still be doing it. This year’s ride will kick off at Liberty Park in Batesville.
Site Work Initiated for State-of-the-Art Margaret Mary Health Hospital
Margaret Mary Health (MMH) began site work for their new hospital located on Indiana State Route 229 just north of the I-74 Batesville interchange.
The truth of a soldier written in his own words
In the military when we’re deployed and we take enemy contact and lose a member of our unit, we don’t have a funeral. We have what’s known as a ramp ceremony; the company or unit, lines up and salutes the fallen service member as they are taken to the “Angel …
Honor & Remember this Memorial Day
Memorial Day serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and selflessness of the nation’s heroes, and the importance of never forgetting their sacrifice.
Bobby R. Harrison
Bobby R. Harrison, 56, of Milton died following a lifelong battle with diabetes.
Gary L. Maddock
Gary L. Maddock, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Oak Park, Illinois died Tuesday evening May 14, 2024 at the Knolls of Oxford in Oxford, Ohio.
Barbara Hamilton
Barbara “Barb” Ann Hamilton, 78, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, May 17, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Bobby Dale Burchett
Bobby Dale Burchett, a former Sunman native, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Savannah, Tennessee.
Terence Banning
Terence (Terry) K. Banning, 74, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at his residence.
