Lady Cats’ softball

The Franklin County Lady Wildcats' softball team traveled to New Castle on Saturday and put up three early runs.

Cats split pair of doubleheaders

The Wildcats played a doubleheader on Thursday against the Greensburg Pirates and lost game one 9-2.

Hughes completes first father-son HOF combo

With a laurel … and hardy … handshake extended from his older brother Scott, 1992 Franklin County High School graduate Greg Hughes became the latest member of the school's athletic hall of fame in an hour-long ceremony Sunday afternoon.

Axe throwing coming to Brookville

Looking for fun date night entertainment or an engaging outing with the whole family? Sweet Axe Escape from Harrison, Ohio is coming to Brookville within the month.

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site awarded $7 million matching funding

Indiana's General Assembly approved  $7 million in matching fudning in the state's biennial budget to renovate the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site (WCHS).

School board still lacking trustee

It was on the agenda Monday night to address the ongoing vacancy on the Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees, but after brief discussion it was agreed to table the item for a future date to reevaluate the four candidates’ qualities and then set a special meeting shortly …

BTC: May updates and changes

The recent Brookville Town Council meeting was held on May 4th and provided several updates, changes, and in-depth discussions over concerns, comments, questions, and projects.

Beverly Sue Dalton

Beverly Sue Dalton, 70, of Laurel passed away on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at Arbor Grove Nursing Home. 

Thomas “Tom T” McGill

Thomas "Tom T" McGill of Harrison, Ohio passed away May 6, 2023 at the age of 76 in his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Barbara Monroe

Barbara Monroe, age 81, of Brookville died early Saturday morning May 6, 2023 at her residence in Brookville.    

J. Ileen Ball

Let me tell you about my mom… My mom was not a people person, unlike her late husband, and daughter (yours truly), she could go all day without a word but if she liked you, she really liked you.  If not, she didn't run home to talk behind your back, …

Charlene Yvonne Schrank

Charlene Yvonne Schrank, age 81, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Brookville.

John J. Patterson

John J. Patterson, age 65, of Brookville died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at UC Health in Cincinnati.

Leonard Rick Baker

Leonard Rick Baker, age 63, of Laurel passed peacefully at home, on the farm where he was raised, on Friday, April 28, 2023.  

Pats place 9th at Winchester

Union County high school boys golf took 9th place at the Winchester Golden Falcon Invitational Saturday, scoring 359, five strokes back of the hosts. Noblesville won the 18-hole tournament with 296.

Track team takes on Knight invite

Union County participated in the Northeastern Knight Invitational Friday with eight other track and field teams.

Lady Patriots stand at 13-3

The Union County Lady Patriots are 13-3 on the season after wins over Lawrenceburg and Richmond last week, a narrow loss to South Dearborn and a shutout win over Tri High Tuesday.

Pats blast Cards, 21-2

The Patriots' baseball team got a huge win over Seton Catholic last Wednesday to improve to 4-9 on the season.

Battle to hold tobacco manufacturers accountable continues

The battle continues in Indiana to help Hoosiers stop smoking and decrease the number of youth smokers throughout the state by holding tobacco manufacturers accountable.  

CPD asks for prayers for officer

The Centerville Police Department released the following statement regarding tragedy on Friday, April 28 when one of its officers lost his son in an accident: