Indoor track qualifying continues
The Whiteland indoor track and field state qualifier took place on Friday in Indianapolis. Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference teams that participated in the meet were East Central, Batesville and Franklin County.
Hodapp named to All-Star roster
Franklin County senior Bryce Hodapp has become the 11th Wildcat football player to be named to Indiana's North-South All-Star competition, taking his place on the South roster.
Council discusses current projects, pending inquiries
The Brookville Town Council met March 2nd to discuss and review all current projects, pending inquiries, and updates on various new items around Franklin County. Attending were Bridget Hayes, Earl Moore, Chuck Campbell, Curtis Ward, and John Estridge (in replacement of Brooke Leffingwell).
APC recommends new stormwater specs
Franklin County Area Plan Commission met March 8 with Kaitlin Sterwerf attending her first public meeting since being named new planning director.
Community members tour new Reid facility at open house
On Monday, March 13, the Main Street Family Medicine practice of Scott Marsteller, MD, and Katie Marker, NP-C, began seeing patients at its new location at the Reid Health Primary and Specialty Care building at 11051 St. Rd. 101.
Bradley J. Peters
Bradley J. Peters, age 63, of Liberty passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023.
Jayne Marie Bond Kline
Jayne Marie Bond Kline, 90 of College Corner, went home to be the with the Lord on March 9, 2023.
Janet M. Posco
Janet M Posco, 86, of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.
Thelma Estridge
Thelma Estridge, age 82, of Brookville died Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.
Mark T. Slagle
Mark T. Slagle, age 93, of Brookville died Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Golden Rule Healthcare in Richmond.
2023 Union County I-STAR recipients
I-STAR Students and Educators from eight area schools were recognized at the annual I-STAR Banquet at Franklin County High School last week.
Knights are 2023 sectional #41 champs
The Northeastern Knights rolled through last week’s IHSAA boys basketball sectional at Shenandoah, beating Shenandoah 47-41, Union County, 66-33, and Hagerstown, 54-41, in the championship game.
Shelby Hill signs with TMU
Union County’s athlete, Shelby Hill, became a Saint last week after signing with Thomas More University.
College Corner Community Club hosts dinner
The College Corner Community Club hosted dinner on March 6th at the CC United Methodist Church, followed by a business meeting.
Good News: Liberty Acres is Rescued
Some good news this week: Liberty Acres United Animal Rescue Sanctuary now owns the property at 3546 East Mitchell Road.
Indiana AG Rokita files Lawsuits Against TikTok, asks Hoosiers to delete app
In December of 2022, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed two separate lawsuits against the social media company TikTok, accusing the company of making false claims about the safety of user data, and age-appropriate content.
Franklin County Commissioners move forward on pending projects
Much was covered at the previous Franklin County commissioners’ meeting. Tom Wilson was absent, but all other board members were in attendance. This meeting brought several updates and concerns that needed addressed, as well as projects moving forward and those that need attention for progress.
Visit the new Reid Medical Facility during open house
Franklin County residents are invited to see the new Reid Health Primary & Specialty Care Brookville building as part of its open house celebration.
PreservINg Main Street financial report
Recently, Nancy Main presented a financial report for 2022. This was also covered at the last meeting for PreservINg Main Street.
