Soccer teams start 2024

The UC soccer clubs were both in action in varsity doubleheaders to begin the fall campaign, taking on New Castle at home Saturday and Franklin County on the road Tuesday.

Union County Public Library update

As many know, the Union County Public Library is undergoing some major renovations and remodeling.

Twisters controlled by EC

ST. LEON – Oldenburg Academy boys soccer lost its 2024 opener to host East Central Saturday, 6-1.

Five Ripley County Farms receive Hoosier Homestead Awards

At the Indiana State Fair, 103 Indiana farm families received the prestigious Hoosier Homestead Award from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb.

BHS Innovation Center open for public tours on Sept. 5

Batesville High School (BHS) will host public tours of its new Innovation Center on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Boys soccer hosts jamboree

The Rushville boys soccer team hosted the Morristown Yellow Jackets and the Southwestern Spartans for a jamboree on Saturday. Each team played one half against each other to prepare for the upcoming season.

Two Rush County Farms receive Hoosier Homestead Awards

At the Indiana State Fair, 103 Indiana farm families received the prestigious Hoosier Homestead Award from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb.

Rushville Police Department looks to recruit from high school

After looking at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy website, Craig Tucker, Rushville’s police chief, said he counted 80 agencies in Indiana trying to fill at least one job opening.

Richard Charles Davis

Richard “Rick” Charles Davis, 70, of Liberty passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2024, in Liberty.

Jerome “Jerry” Frey

Jerome “Jerry” Frey, 68 years old of Cincinnati, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson, 66, of Lowell passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

John Oliver Worth

John Oliver Worth, age 81 of Zionsville, passed away on August 10, 2024.

Larry A. “Hoss” Angle

Larry A. “Hoss” Angle, 80, of Greenfield, passed away August 12, 2024 at his home.

UCCCJSD Board Meeting

The UCCCJSD held a regular school board meeting to review and cover attendance, policies, administrative updates, and budget plans.

A glimpse of the past: Original cells remain at UC Jail

The Union County Sheriff’s Department Office and Jail has a rich history dating back to the 1870s when it was originally constructed.

Local landscape architect designs BMPL Arts & Innovation Hub

Greg Wade, principal landscape architect at Context Design, will be planning the exterior spaces for the soon-to-be built Arts & Innovation Hub at the Batesville Memorial Public Library (BMPL).

Cosawove Workwear celebrates new Store in Batesville

Cosawove Workwear held the grand opening of its new store at 3 W Pearl Street, Batesville. To celebrate this significant milestone and commitment to the community, Cosawove hosted a Block Party on Aug. 10.

Petals to the Medal 5k results

The Petals to the Medal 5k was on Saturday, Aug. 4. Brady Martz won the race overall with a time of 22:10.

Rushville resident shows off his mullet at the Indiana State Fair

Rushville resident Wally McCane made an appearance on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Indiana State Fair, competing in the Statewide Mullet Competition. McCane was one of only 15 selected to compete.

Whitewater Publications says goodbye to summer interns

Whitewater Publications welcomed Elijah Dean and Jonah Short, two summer interns who are both graduates of Franklin County High School (FCHS).