Spartan freshman wins state in 200

BLOOMINGTON – Ahniyah Bennett, 9th-grader at Connersville High School, captured the state championship in the 200-meter dash at Saturday's finals hosted by Indiana University.

Wilder and Storms reach state finals

KOKOMO – For the second consecutive year, Oldenburg Academy girls tennis will see representation at the IHSAA state finals.

Spartans take golf sectional; Wildcats 6th

RICHMOND- The 2023 boys golf sectional took place on Monday at the Elks Country Club in Richmond.

Canoe Fest: The boats are back and so is the fun

CanoeFest is back and geared up for another weekend of fun, food, and challenges!

Cedar Grove man who provoked officer-involved shooting pleads guilty to four felony charges

Zachary Chetwood, 32, of Cedar Grove, was scheduled to stand trial beginning Monday, June 5, after pleading "not guilty" to five felonies;

“Photography Fundraiser” being held for Hoffman family who lost their home to fire

The community continues to rally behind beloved Franklin County residents Robert and Patricia Hoffman, who lost everything when their home caught fire on April 2.

Neal David Pelsor

Neal David Pelsor, age 51, of Brookville died unexpectedly Monday, June 5, 2023 at his residence in Brookville.    

Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Burk

Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Burk, age 82, of Brookville died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her residence in Brookville following a brief illness.  

John C. McCracken

John C. McCracken age 70, of Brookville, died Friday, June 2, 2023 at Hospice of Hamilton, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 4, 2023.    

Bertha Helen Watts Steele

Bertha Helen Watts Steele, 84, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at her home on Steele Drive in Laurel.  

Dennis Jay Anness

Dennis Jay Anness, 76, of Columbus, Ind., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home after battling cancer for more than eight years.

Lady Patriots’ season ends in extra innings

The Lady Patriots made it to the regional championship game which took place Tuesday evening in Liberty. 

Lady Patriots are sectional champions, Eastern Hancock falls, 6-5, in 8 innings

The 2023 Class 2A Softball Sectional at Union County ended in a 5-5 tie at the end of seven innings.

UC golf preps for sectional

Union County boys golf dropped a 166-200 decision at Connersville last Thursday on the Spartans' senior night.

Raiders shut out Patriots, 4-0

The Shenandoah Raiders defeated Union County,4-0, in the second game of the 2023 IHSAA Boys Baseball Sectional at Northeastern last week. 

New Playground open in College Corner

The Grove in College Corner has a new playground, just in time for Summer!

Local Children’s Author hosts book signing June 24

They say necessity is the mother of invention–add to that a local coffee shop, and for Liberty native Emma Townsend this was the path to becoming a published author.

Timothy King

Timothy King, age 58 of Liberty, passed away on May 24, 2023, at his residence.

Southeastern Coffee Trail: The Coffee Shop Highlights

Kicking off summer of 2023, let's introduce the Southeast Indiana Coffee Trail!

FCMS Athletic Director retires after 12 years

Lisa Robinson has, as of the last day of school, retired as the athletic director for Franklin County Middle School (FCMS).