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.

Michael Amrhein

Michael A. Amrhein, age 82 of Batesville passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.

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.