XC teams underway

Union County's cross country teams competed in the Meister Family Memorial Run at Monroe Central Saturday.

UCCCJSD scores above average on two out of three assessments

State assessment results were released by the Indiana Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year, including the results for Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3), Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) and the SATS.

Talking ‘bout a heatwave

It’s another hot one in Union County, and we’re not alone.

Back to School event showcases Union County’s big heart

The good people of Union County continue to practice random acts of kindness, and while there are too many to mention in such articles, some of the events from earlier this month are worth taking a moment to note.

Harry W. Montgomery

Harry W. Montgomery, of Connersville, died Monday, August 14, 2023.

Helen A. Fields

Helen A. Fields, 90, of Liberty died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Forrest Park Health Campus in Richmond.

Michael G. Lathery

Michael G. Lathery, age 61, of Liberty, passed away on August 12, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Batesville council grants $10K request for Primary School outdoor learning complex

Batesville City Council has granted approval for a $10,000 funding request from the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) to establish an Outdoor Learning Complex on the western side of Batesville Primary School.

MS volleyball

The Batesville Middle School 8th Grade volleyball team battled hard, falling just short vs. Greensburg in two intense sets.

Boys go 0-3 at Shelbyville

Batesville boys tennis dropped all its matches Saturday at the Shelbyville Invitational.

FC runners in action

Franklin County cross country attended the Hare and Hound Invitational hosted by Richmond Saturday.

Twister volleyball

Oldenburg varsity volleyball earned a 3-set sweep over Switzerland County last Wednesday.

BHS volleyball

The Batesville Lady Bulldogs traveled to Madison to take on the Lady Cubs in a volleyball match Aug. 15.

Girls soccer led by defense

The Lady Wildcats' soccer club defeated the tough defense of Rising Sun by a score of 3-1 Thursday.

OA tennis

OA boys tennis dropped a road match at Trinity Lutheran last Tuesday, 4-1.

Lady Wildcats swept by Tigers

FC varsity volleyball got progressively better in winning points last Tuesday against Hagerstown but ultimately fell in straight sets, 25-12, 25-14, 25-17.

OA off and running

OA cross country kicked off 2023 at Saturday's Hare and Hound Invitational hosted by Richmond.

FC boys get draw ahead of shutouts

In the 2023 season opener for Franklin County boys soccer Aug. 17, the team drew with Rising Sun at one goal each. Brody Morris was the scoring Shiner in the tie match.

Batesville XC gets blue ribbons

The Batesville cross country teams traveled to South Decatur's home course as the Cougars hosted the 4-way meet against South Decatur North Decatur and Greensburg Thursday.

Trojans outlast Cats in opener

NEW CASTLE – Thanks to a flurry of flags dropped by the officiating crew Friday night in New Castle, the season opener between the host Trojans and visiting Franklin County wasn't decided until well past the 10 p.m. point. In the end, New Castle pulled out its second straight win …