John A. Helton

John A. Helton, age 67, of Brookville died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence in Brookville following a lengthy illness.

Marvin Wilhelm

WILHELM, Marvin age 92, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024.

Donna Jean Pitcock

RICHMOND – Donna Jean Pitcock, age 73, of Richmond, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 11, 2024.

Floyd W. Maddix

Floyd W. Maddix, age 73, of Cleves, Ohio died Sunday morning May 12, 2024 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marilyn Anderson

Marilyn Schmid Anderson, age 82, of Brookville died early Monday morning May 13, 2024 at her residence in Brookville.

Donna Pohlar

The gates of Heaven opened wide and an amazing woman was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. On May 11, 2024, Donna Pohlar passed away surrounded by family at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio at the age of 71.

Cody J. Trammell

Cody Joseph Trammell, age 32, of Brookville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, with his mother, and brothers Jeremy andChris by his side, following a brief illness.

Ruth K. Sizemore

Ruth K. Sizemore, age 93, of Brookville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the home of her son in Brookville.

Joan Kratzer-Kitterman

Joan L. Kratzer-Kitterman, age 88, formerly of Liberty, passed away on April 29th, 2024. She resided at the Knolls of Oxford since 2021.

Mildred Bryant

Mildred Bryant of Liberty, passed away on May 2, 2024, at her residence at the age of 92. Mildred was born in London, Kentucky on March 9, 1932.

William Earl Isaacs Jr.

William Earl Isaacs Jr., age 41, of Glenwood, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his residence in Glenwood.

Ivanna F. Pike

Ivanna F. Pike, age 83, passed away at Reid Health on May 2, 2024.

Rita Arlene Stacy

Rita Arlene Stacy, of Metamora, was born on September 22, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter to Chester and Anna Merle Vohland Hunter.

Marilyn Johannessen

Marilyn Johannessen, 95, a longtime Rush County area resident, passed away April 29, 2024 in Rushville.

Gayle J. VanTrees

Gayle J. VanTrees, 102, a longtime Rushville resident, passed away, Friday, May 3, 2024 at her home in Rushville.

Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust awards several community grants

The Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust, Inc. has awarded several grants to local community organizations.

Frosh’s no-no highlights UC’s week

Union County’s freshman pitcher Cole Cheatham picked up a loss in the Pats’1-0 loss to Hagerstown Thursday.

UCSO responds to concerns regarding K9 ICE

Union County community members raised concerns when they learned the Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) K9, ICE, was being temporarily housed at the Union County Animal Shelter due to unforeseen circumstances.

FC track; girls vault to records

Franklin County track and field faced off with Connersville last Tuesday and swept the Spartans; the boys won 76-46 while the girls were 69-45 winners.

FCHS senior selected as Hoosier Girls State Counselor

Franklin County Senior Sophie Garrett was recently selected to be a Counselor at Hoosier Girls State.