WCSHS Manager Joey Smith: What are his plans for Metamora?

Recently, Franklin County awarded the position of Whitewater Canal Site Manager to Joey Smith. Smith took this opportunity after it was suggested by a long-time friend.

Progress Street in Brookville is now a one-way street

Progress Street is located off Brookville's Main Street and primarily provides access to the Valley House Flats, George’s and FCN Bank Drive-thru, the China House and the Brookville movie theatre.

Don Jobe dedicates years to archive room

The Franklin County Government Center is home to the Archives/Memorabilia Room. A place full of history back when the government center was originally a school. Today, while it serves our community in other ways, the center provides the community with a tour of the past.   

Reservoir Hill project receives green light

With a grin and thumbs-up signal, Bill Schirmer announced to Brookville Town Council Thursday that the sewer extension up Reservoir Road and the resulting planned housing developments are ready for takeoff.

Metamora confectionery makes the U.S. Senate’s Chamber a little sweeter

The U.S. Senate Chamber located in the nation's capital is now stocked with Buckeyes made by a long-time Metamora staple Mr. Fudge's Confectionery. 

Patricia “Patsy” Jackson

Patricia “Patsy” Joan Jackson, 90, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, April 23, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond.

Rita Holman

Rita Stevens Holman, 89 years old of Southgate, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Sherry Ann Lucas

Sherry Ann Grubb Lucas, age 54, of Brookville died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at UC Health West Chester, following a long battle with cancer. 

Edith Marie Aulbach

Edith Marie Flaspohler Aulbach, 98, of Elizabethtown passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home.

Margaret Alice Hinesley

Mrs. Margaret Alice Linegar Hinesley passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. 

Knights swing past Pats

Union County girls tennis lost a 5-0 decision to Northeastern in Tri-Eastern Conference action last Thursday.

Runner-up finishes for UC track

Union County track and field had three second-place team finishes recently.

Lady Pats score at will, improve to 7-0

CAMDEN, Ohio - The Lady Patriots picked up a pair of wins on April 8 over Preble Shawnee.

Lady Patriots fall to Wildcats in doubleheader

Last Saturday the Franklin County Wildcats and Union Co. Patriots' softball teams faced off in a doubleheader.

Patriots baseball drops four in a row

UC baseball was 3-2 a week ago but the past four games have not been kind.

MS golf team tops MS Spartans... HS Pats bested Centerville

Union County School golf teams were both in  competition on April 12 at the  Liberty Country Club.

Lady Patriots hit Lady Indians with 10-0 run rule in five

The Lady Patriots’ softball team turned 7 hits into 10 runs at home last week to beat the Union City Lady Indians, 10-0, in five innings. 

Spotlight on local business: Find your happy place at Vintage Leaf in Liberty

Trying to find a happy place?  There’s a new one to check out in Liberty!  Vintage Leaf has opened, on Union Street (next to Village Insurance). 

State teaching shortage leads to scholarship opportunities

According to multiple and ongoing reports, Indiana is one of many states facing a shortage of teachers.

Union county receives $250K Grant for local businesses

Attention Union County business owners!  Union County has been awarded a grant for COVID-19 Phase 3 Supplemental Funding, with a focus on employee retention for local businesses post-COVID.