City department heads provide updates at BOW meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Rushville met on July 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Batesville Police Department asks for help identifying suspects in robbery

On July 16, at 2:25 p.m. Batesville Police Department (BPD) Officers were dispatched to the Shell gas station located at 1029 North State Road 229 in Batesville for an unknown emergency.

Lions look to move in positive direction

Rushville coach Isaac Sliger has been quietly rebuilding a football program from the ground up.

Brookville welcomes the Whiskey Wrangler

The Whiskey Wrangler Mercantile (Amanda Minick-owner) is opening its new location at 613 Main Street downtown Brookville in Franklin County.

Dennis R. Gault

Dennis R. Gault, age 72, of Brookville died Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.

Kenneth William Heller

Kenneth William Heller, 66, passed away July 19, 2023, at Indianapolis, after a recent heart transplant.

The Independent Community Bankers of America recognizes Bath State Bank as top ag lender in 2023

Bath State Bank (BSB) was built around Ag lending and a committment to "building genuine relationships with customers and community by caring for them like family."

“Prevention is the Cure” to sponsor Aug 2 Live in Liberty

“Prevention is the Cure” is proud to sponsor the upcoming Live in Liberty event on August 2, through funding from the Union County Health Department.

Farm Aid to return to Indiana in September

After an absence of over 20 years, Farm Aid is set to make a comeback in central Indiana.

Parks Department installs new mulch

The Rushville Parks and Recreation Board met on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:15 p.m.

Hostile work environment investigation results discussed at BTC meeting

In May of this year, Chuck Campbell and Curtis Ward alleged Brookville Town Council President Bridget Hayes was creating a hostile work environment.

Open house for Armory Athletics this Saturday

This upcoming July 22, Ed Brown will be hosting an open house for his new business, The Armory Athletics.

New police station application approved

The Town of Brookville can now go forward with plans to renovate the old Zimmer building on 7th Street (405 E. 7th) for new police headquarters and town hall meetings following a favorable vote July 12 by the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals.

17-year-old Valerie Tindall is still missing

“We love her so much it hurts," said Shena Sandefur, Valerie Tindall's mother. "We cry ourselves to sleep and wake in tears.

Everything you need to “Experience Batesville” is just a click away

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center released a new mobile app called "Experience Batesville" that provides residents and visitors the complete 411 on the community.

Small Business Spotlight: "The Stitchery"

The Stitchery, formally known as "Morgan Kelsey Designs," located in Batesville at 105 N. Walnut Street, offers alterations and tailoring for everything from bridal and formalwear to everyday wear and custom sewing requests.

Riley takes over FC athletics

Former Franklin County High School principal Dustin Riley is returning to the FC Community School Corporation, this time in a new role as the FCHS athletic director.

School Board addresses updates, changes, concerns

The Franklin County School Board met Monday, July 10th, at 7 p.m. for a regular meeting.

HELP grant and MSB updates provided at BTC meeting

The Brookville Town Council (BTC) met for a regularly scheduled meeting on July 6 at 7 p.m.

EDC looks ahead to READI 2

With the state’s second round of the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) cash awards possibly coming as early as September, Franklin County’s Economic Development Commission addressed the program at a very brief meeting Monday morning.