Cats turned away by Spartans in finals rematch

Friday, the host Wildcats pounded starter Jack Barnes and relievers Bryce Berkemeier and Kam Morton to win 10-0 in five innings.

Wildcat golfers head to sectional

Franklin County boys golf defeated Cambridge City Lincoln last Monday, 173-190.

Handful of top-10s for FC track

Franklin County's track and field regional qualifiers competed at two separate venues last week, the girls visiting Franklin Community Tuesday and the boys traveling to Greenfield-Central Thursday.

FC Wildcats vs. Batesville

George Mason recruit Brant Ertel stymied the Batesville baseball offense Thursday night as the Bulldogs were eliminated by host Franklin County in Sect. 29, 7-0. 

FCRC contributes to school marketing plan

Franklin County Redevelopment Commission welcomed members of FC Schools’ Board of Trustees and presenters Brandon Ball and Shelley Lunsford to its May 23 meeting. 

Representative Frye authors veterans' bills

On Monday, May 22, House Representative Randy Frye (R) District 67 attended a ceremonial bill signing with Governor Holcomb for legislation Frye authored that supports our active-duty military and veterans. 

FCHS Class of 2023 leaves its mark

Keeping the tradition going strong, several FCHS seniors came out to the dam on Friday to carve their graduation year.

Man charged with attempted murder and criminal recklessness

Joseph K. Steele, 37, of Laurel, has been charged with Attempted Murder, a Level 1 Felony, and Criminal Recklessness, a Level 5 Felony.

Local resident becomes a local hero

On Friday, May 26, around 3:45 a.m., Brookville resident Caleb Barnes was on his way to work when he drove passed a log cabin on North County Line Road in Sunman on fire.

Tina Elizabeth Nobbe

Tina Elizabeth Nobbe, age 55, of Lawrenceburg and formerly of Brookville, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her residence in Lawrenceburg.

Christine Land

Christine Land, age 91, of Fairfield, Ohio died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Shawneespring Skilled Nursing in Harrison, Ohio.    

Geraldine Lanning

Geraldine Lanning passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Haven Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Bulldogs need extra innings to get by Patriots, 11-8

Union County and  Centerville battled through ups and downs in extra innings last week before the Bulldogs rallied to an 11-8 Tri-Eastern Conference win in the 10th inning.

Netters fall at sectionals

CONNERSVILLE – Union County girls tennis dropped its opening-round match last Wednesday to sectional host Connersville, 5-0.

UC golfers tie for third

RICHMOND – At the Tri-Eastern Conference boys golf meet Saturday at Richmond's Highland Lake, Union County tied for third place among the nine schools with a score of 355 (Hagerstown shot the same).

Patriot track comes to a close

The Union County Lady Patriots' track and field team advanced two athletes from sectional last week.

Hill’s slam sends UC girls to final

Day two at the IHSAA Class 2A Softball Sectional at Union County was a continuance of the first day when Eastern Hancock and Union County advanced on home run filled games.

Lady Royals shut out Shenandoah 14-0, Lady Pats eliminate Knightstown

Eastern Hancock shut out the Shenandoah Lady Raiders, 14-0, to open the first game of the IHSAA Class 2A Softball Sectional at Union County this past Monday and the Lady Patriots sent Knightstown home with a 16-5 loss.

Dexter Schlichter - 2023 Liberty FFA Star Chapter Farmer

The 2023 Liberty FFA Chapter Annual Awards Banquet at Union County High School recognized the accomplishments of its membership and honored others who have made the year a success.

Memorial Day 2023 in Union County

Believe it or not, Memorial Day weekend is upon us.  Observed on the last Monday of May every year, Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the men and women who have died serving in the United States Armed Forces.