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Virginia “Ginger” Stanley

Virginia “Ginger” Stanley, 88, of Westfield passed away June 15, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Jewel T. Ruf

Jewel T. Ruf, age 94, of Connersville, passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023 at Heritage House.

Phyllis Ann Smith

Phyllis Ann Smith, age 83, of Brookville, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her residence in Brookville following a brief illness.

Wanda Jewell Brack

Wanda Jewell (nee Houser) Brack was born on January 11, 1930 and passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023.

Terry W. Cook

Terry W. Cook, age 71, passed away peacefully Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Sandra Page

Sandra J. Page (Selm) age 81, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Monday, June 26, 2023 at her residence in Brookville.     

Derik “Bub” Orschell

Derik “Bub” Martin Orschell  40, of Brookville died on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.

Larry Ellison

August 18, 1954 ~ June 17, 2023 Larry Wayne Ellison, 68, of Laurel, passed away Saturday evening, June 17, 2023 at Kettering Memorial Hospital, Kettering, Ohio.

Joseph Rasnick

Joseph Wayne (Joey) Rasnick, age 59, passed peacefully in his home on Monday, June 19, 2023 after a five year battle with cancer. 

Lady Patriots top TEC All-Conference softball - AnnaLea Adams is Player of the Year

The Union County Lady Patriots wrapped   up a perfect 8-0 Tri Eastern Conference season record in 2023.

UC hoops moves ahead with new leaders

When November 2023 rolls around, Union County basketball fans will notice two new faces on the Patriot sidelines for both the girls and boys programs.

UCHS spring student-athletes honored

The Union County Patriots’ Spring Athletic Awards Program heard from coaches of spring athletic teams and recognized the student/athletes who make Union County spring sports interesting.

Liberty Lions Club Father’s Day Car Show

The sun was shining last Sunday, June 18, and Union Street was bustling for the annual Liberty Lions Club Father's Day Car Show.

It’s fireworks season! reminders for Union County residents ahead of July 4th

The Fourth of July is approaching, and folks around Union County are preparing to celebrate with family, friends, and fireworks.

4-H Queen Contestants announced

Meet the 2023 4-H Queen Contestants

Wild Man Forever

It's the night of his 73rd birthday and Dennis “Wild Man” Walker is sitting outside the Blue Note in Harrison, Ohio about to be rocked by two acts he's yet to see, at least based on Chapter 4 of “Wild Man: The Book.”

Try out for the Panthers!

The Laurel New Life Panthers' basketball team is holding open tryouts for prospective players Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the old Laurel High School gymnasium (207 Clay Street, Laurel).

Construction begins on new turf field

According to the Franklin County High School website, construction for the new turf field – multi-use soccer and football - began last Monday, June 12.

Dorrel steps down as AD

Denny Dorrel, athletic director at FCHS for the past five years including the tumultuous COVID period, submitted his resignation at the most recent school board meeting.