This weekend’s Indy 500 set to be fastest in history

The 107th Indy 500 runs this weekend, and promises again to hold up to its reputation as the “greatest spectacle in racing.”

Franklin County High School Students participate in JAG Nationals

Franklin County would like to recognize two high school students who attended the JAG Nationals with Tanya Wirtz.

Wildcats win ahead of sectional

Franklin County baseball crushed conference foe Rushville on the road Thursday, winning 11-1.

Lady Cats outlasted at sectional

Franklin County girls tennis wrapped up the regular season ahead of a May 17 sectional matchup with Rushville at the Connersville High School courts.

Stortz leads FC track into regional

ST. LEON – Senior Christian Stortz turned on the burners at Thursday's boys track and field sectional hosted by East Central. 

Wildcats: Early exit at sectional

CONNERSVILLE- The Franklin County Lady Wildcats' season came to an end on Monday evening.

2023 Quilt Show: Vibrancy and decor for the community

The Franklin County Quilt Show this past Friday and Saturday was another successful event.

Section of Adena Trace Trail now open to mountain bikers

On Saturday, May 20, Brookville Lake announced that a section of the Adena Trace Trail at the Mounds State Recreation Area is now open to mountain bikers.

McLane back with “in-between” book

Dog ate it. Yep, that one’s in there. But with Brookville providing much of the setting, so is “ lion was blocking the road.”

Complaint filed against Tri-State First Responders, Country Krazy Fest canceled

The upcoming "Country Krazy Fest," presented by SMPL-Sky Entertainment LLC and the non-profit organization Tri-State 1st Responders, scheduled for June 9-10 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, has been canceled.

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James E. McCashland

James E. McCashland, 89, of Liberty, passed away, Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Woodland Country Manor, Somerville, Ohio.

Anne Ruth Stevens

May 24, 1936 ~ May 19, 2023 (age 86) Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Goldie (nee Parrott) and John W. Hampton on May 24, 1936.

Iva Jean Powell

Iva Jean Powell, age 89, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday May 19th in her home following a long illness.

Ralph S. Wulber

Ralph S. Wulber age 80, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Friday, May 19, 2023 at his residence in Brookville.

Daniel David Dorrel

Daniel David Dorrel of Brookville passed away May 18, 2023, at Mercy West Hospital, Cincinnati, surrounded by his children.  

Doris M. Back

Doris M. Back, age 89, passed peacefully at Reid Hospice in Richmond, Tuesday May 16, 2023. 

Jim Sublett

Jim Sublett, age 70 of New Trenton, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Jacob Tyler Morgan

Jacob Tyler Morgan, aka “Bazz,” age 39, of Brookville, suddenly passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in Brookville.

Audrey Louise Mann

Audrey Louise Mann, age 92, of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Israel Township passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.