Brookville man charged with child molestation
Bradley A. Norman, 42, of Brookville, was arrested Friday, March 17, on charges of child molesting, a Level 1 felony, and Child Molesting-Fondling or touching with a child under 14, a level 4 felony.
Renovations underway on 167-year-old church
Andersonville Christian Church would like to announce the current renovations it's undergoing.
Commissioners approve county updates
The Franklin County Commissioners recently met for a meeting to discuss approvals and updates for current projects, upcoming events, and prior tabled topics.
Community members rally to protect historic depot in Metamora
On Friday, March 24, The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway Association (WCBA) desperately needed volunteers at Gateway Park Campground in Metamora to prepare for the severe flooding impending in Franklin County through Saturday.
Meyer family receives Hoosier Homestead award
At the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented the Meyer family farm, established in 1920, the Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture on March 24.
editorial: Reflections on recent Mississippi tornado tragedy
On Friday, March 24, a tornado hit the Delta region in Mississippi, killing 23 residents and leveling a majority of the small town of Rolling Fork to rubble.
UC National Honor Society welcomes 15 new members
Scholarship, leadership, service and character are qualities that the National Honor Society (NHS) holds in high esteem.
Greene continues career at next level
Union County alum Chloe Greene is continuing her softball career as a freshman at Radford University in Virginia.
Patriots look for more wins in ‘23
The Union County Patriots' baseball team will look to rebound from last year's 12-10 record.
Lady Pats open with victory
The Union County girls softball team picked right up from last year's success by winning the 2023 season opener at New Castle last Wednesday, 8-4.
Big Boyz Pizza & Brewz opens in Liberty
Big Boyz Pizza & Brewz is officially open, and business has been good so far!
Something Rotten musical a success
Union County High School’s production, SOMETHING ROTTEN!! Under the direction of Musical Director Debbie Allbright proved to be anything but rotten during all four performances.
Union County arrest leads to seizure of enough fentanyl to kill 7000 people
Earlier this week, at least three separate units were involved in the arrest of a man caught with a large amount of Fentanyl in his vehicle.
American Legion Post 122 donates to Union County Sheriff’s Department’s new k9 officer
Adding a K9 Unit to a department is not a cheap feat. As previously mentioned, the acquisition of this dog had been in the works for some time.
Union County Sheriff Adams discusses first three months in office
Three months into office, Union County Sheriff Jeff Adams sat down with the Herald to review some of the moves his department has made, and speak a bit about what’s ahead.
Darin D. Hisle
Darin D. Hisle, age 46, of Liberty, passed away on March 27, 2023 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati after a brief illness.
Harold H. Canada
Harold H. Canada, age 77, of Harrison, Ohio and formerly of Brookville died Saturday morning March 25, 2023 at Sanctuary Pointe Rehab Center in Pleasant Run, Ohio.
Nick Watterson TEC All-conference, Brad Meadows Honorable mention
Union County freshman Nick Watterson and Brad Meadows are 2022-23 Tri-Eastern Conference All Conference Boys Basketball Team selections and their stats speak for themselves.
The “Chattering stitchers” going strong after 95 years
March is designated as Women’s History Month, and THIS is Women’s History. In 1927, five women were invited to the College Corner home of Mrs. Martha Orr for a quilting party.
