David Duane Merrell
David Duane Merrell, age 79, of Brookville, died Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mercy West Hospital in Green Township, Ohio.
Wilbur ‘Pete’ Pennington
Wilbur 'Pete' Pennington, age 86, of Brookville, died Friday, March 1, 2024 at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.
Josh Brown
Josh (Poppa) Brown, age 43, of Brookville, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2024 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease.
Jessica Lynn Kaiser
Jessica Lynn Kaiser, of Brookville, was born on January 30, 1986, in Oxford, Ohio, a daughter to Bruce and Cheryl Schneider Kaiser.
Jamie Jean-Marie Pavey
Jamie Jean-Marie Pavey, 38 of Rushville, passed away March 2, 2024 in Rushville.
Van Winkle competes at sectional
CONNERSVILLE – Union County freshman Autumn Van Winkle was a one-person team at the Connersville gymnastics sectional Saturday.
Traffic stop leads to narcotic arrest
According to a press release from the Liberty Police Department, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, while conducting speed enforcement near US 27 North and North Market Street, Officer Brandon Creech observed a vehicle driving over the posted 55MPH zone.
Eclipsing the sky in Union County
On April 8, 2024, a rare and spectacular celestial event, a total solar eclipse, is set to occur. This stunning phenomenon will be visible from a narrow path that stretches across North America, offering viewers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the moon completely block out the sun and plunge the …
Wildcats smash Spartans by 21
CONNERSVILLE - Behind a game-high 23 points by Isaiah Kemp and 15 more for senior Eli Butt - before a slight injury ended his night prematurely - the Franklin County Wildcats secured a 57-36 victory over Connersville at the Spartan Bowl Thursday in a Beat Cancer in 4 Quarters rescheduled …
Jim Wilz: Redefining Breast Cancer Support One Pedal at a Time
Franklin County would like to show support to a man who has partnered with an incredible movement and to honor those who are survivors of breast cancer. Jim Wilz is an avid, long-time cyclist who will embark on a six-week bike ride starting in March.
The iconic Nixie’s Burger is back
The community of Brookville has been eagerly waiting for the reopening of Nixie's, the iconic restaurant that has been a part of the community for generations.
Dogs ride 6-game streak
SHELBYVILLE - The Batesville Bulldogs obliterated Class 4A Shelbyville in Shelby County Thursday, 70-45, to win their sixth consecutive game in closing out the regular season at 17-5.
Skunk rabies circulating in southeastern Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health urges residents to vaccinate their pets against rabies and to keep a safe distance from wildlife after skunk rabies was detected in two southern Indiana counties. Skunk rabies is normally present in northern Kentucky, but these are the first cases confirmed in Indiana since 2004. …
Cheers to the next 50 years, Pizza Haus
On Feb. 22, 50 years ago, Lowell and Marge Yorn and Jack and Vicki Kellerman established Pizza Haus, a beloved Batesville business.
Lady Lions 4th at sectional, Westphal moves on
Rushville senior Bell Westphal is headed for the IHSAA gymnastics regional after a 3rd-place finish in the all-around competition at the Connersville Sectional Saturday.
David Willkie to speak at WCBA Annual Dinner
The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway is once again hosting their Annual Dinner. March 13th at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 at Third Place in Brookville. The dinner event is filled with all kinds of news and fun about the byway.
Welcome Rosita’s Pancake House!
Rossy Herrera always had a feeling she wanted to own her own restaurant. It was time she spent as a server in Mexican restaurants that fueled her desire to become a restaurant owner, and that dream came true this past Thursday with the opening of Rosita’s Pancake House.
Thomas Darrell Weber
Thomas Darrell Weber, 79, of Madison, and formerly of Bethlehem, Indiana, passed from this life on February 25, 2024, into the arms of our Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family.
Verna J. Miller
Miller, Verna J., born July 7, 1929 and passed away at her home on February 24, 2024 at the age of 94.
