XC teams underway
The Rushville cross country teams competed against Greensburg, South Decatur, and Hauser Aug. 15 in their opening meet of the season.
Lady Twister soccer
Oldenburg girls soccer was shut out by Lawrenceburg Aug. 15, 8-0. LHS scored five goals in the first half and three more after the break.
Remembering Sheriff William Van Camp
On Aug. 20, the Franklin County Sheriff's Department took a moment to honor FC Sheriff William Van Camp, who was 34 when he was killed in the line of duty. Aug. 20 marked the 100th anniversary of Sheriff Van Camp's line of duty death.
Mixed results for Lady Lions
The Rushville Lady Lions were victorious over the Lady Bulldogs 5-4 at Centerville in girls soccer last Tuesday.
OA shuts out Eagles
Oldenburg Academy boys soccer defeated Jac-Cen-Del on Friday night by a score of 2-0.
Budget hearings set for next week
Ahead of official budget hearings Aug. 29, Franklin County Council held a two-day workshop early last week.
Boys soccer blanked in opener
The Rushville boys soccer team traveled to Centerville on Thursday night to face the Bulldogs in their first match of the season. The Lions lost 8-0.
BHS boys soccer
Batesville varsity boys soccer clashed with the Union County Patriots in an away match Aug. 15.
Campbell resigns at Brookville Town Council meeting
The Brookville Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Aug. 21.
Dogs hold on for opening victory
Batesville opened the football season with a win on Friday over Indian Creek.
Tribe hands Lions opening-night loss
MILAN - The Rushville Lions fell behind on the first play on Friday against the Milan Indians.
FCCSC scores above average on two out of three state 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 SAT.
Moriah Moore sworn in at BOW meeting
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Rushville met on Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.
Hillenbrand, in partnership with RCCF announces $50,000 in funding for local organizations
In partnership with Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF), Hillenbrand announces the first round of funding for $50,000 to be awarded to seven local organizations serving the Batesville community.
Hoverflies bugging you? Learn about these friendly pests
Indiana fields, farmsteads, and rural environments have recently witnessed swarms of "bee-like" flies, prompting curiosity among observers.
Take a walk through Brookville History
As part of the "PreservINg Main Street" Pilot program. Indiana Humanities awarded a $10,000 grant to Main Street Brookville for a project with historical significance - a "Walk through Brookville History."
Barbara June Wagner
Barbara June Wagner, 80, passed away on August 19, 2023 at her home in rural Connersville.
Victoria L. Stringer
Victoria L. Stringer, 62, of Nancy, Kentucky and formerly of Okeana, Ohio died Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland following a brief illness.
Dorse Jewel Sherfield
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Dorse Jewel Sherfield left this world, running, singing, and shouting into the arms of Jesus.
