Stay alert: tornado preparedness in Indiana
While tornadoes are not frequent in Indiana, they are to be occasionally expected, peaking in occurrence between March and June.
Free Pancake Breakfast is this Saturday, March 4
Now is the time to mark your calendar for the FREE Pancake Breakfast offered by the Union County World Travelers. The date is this Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Union County High School Cafeteria.
UCHS musical - Something Rotten!
Union County High School presents Something Rotten! March 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18.
Hayes Arboretum and Purdue to Host Prescribed Fire Workshop
The Purdue Extension will be hosting a prescribed fire workshop on Saturday, March 18 at Hayes Arboretum in Richmond.
Senator Braun visits Liberty, announces run for Governor
Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), who serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, visited Liberty last week, to discuss issues with local citizens and collect feedback.
Ferrell L. Dunaway
Mr. Ferrell Lewis Dunaway age 85, of Liberty, passed peacefully at his farm surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
New names in county zoning/building
The Franklin County Area Plan Commission recently approved the hiring of and received a confirmation of an offer to Kaitlin Sterwerf to replace longtime executive director Cindy Orschell.
Six Republicans file in Laurel
Although off-year elections in Franklin County aren’t nearly as intriguing as those in midterm or presidential years, there was some recent activity at the county clerk’ office when it came to filings in the town of Laurel.
Cats drilled by Carpenter and Co.
RICHMOND – The Richmond Red Devils - led by future Division I guard Mason Carpenter - lit the Tiernan Center nets on fire Thursday against visiting Franklin County, knocking down 11 3-pointers en route to a 67-34 runaway victory in the regular season finale for both sides.
Harper earns trip to regional
CONNERSVILLE – For the first time in many years, several area girls have extended their high school gymnastics seasons into the second weekend of the state tournament.
Brookville Town Council Meets for updates, changes and news
The Brookville Town Council met on Feb. 16, to review and discuss any updates, important inquiries, and address new concerns. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call.
Estridge chosen to fill out BTC after Leffingwell resigns
The five Franklin County Republican precinct committee persons eligible to vote in Thursday’s caucus to replace the current vacant seat on Brookville Town Council had two individuals from which to choose –John Estridge and Victoria Meyer.
Damage reported as a result of severe weather in Franklin County
On Monday afternoon, a band of severe storms hit the region between roughly 1:40 and 3 p.m. The primary threat was severe damaging winds with the possibility of tornados.
Brookville officially welcomes Hilltop Restaurant
Here on Main Street, you will find a restaurant that has been a popular eatery since the mid 1800s. As the Canal House, Union House, Taproom, Ye Old Shack, Crazy Dogs, and now Hilltop Restaurant, the building at 300 Main Street has been a staple in Brookville for almost 200 …
Wagner’s Village Inn receives prestigious Award
The James Beard America's Classics Award is a prestigious award presented to locally owned restaurants since 1998 that have “timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of their community.”
Senator Braun visits Brookville as he makes bid for governor in 2024
Senator Mike Braun officially became a candidate for the Governor of Indiana in the 2024 election when he filed paperwork with the secretary of state's office in November 2022.
Gladys M. Lambdin
Gladys M. Lambdin, age 86, of Brookville died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Brookville.
Chewy battles in Indy
Last Friday Union County junior Jesus Aquino-Morales (“Chewy”) competed at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis at the state finals.
Indians hold off Patriots, 72-61
Union City consistently held leads of 20-plus at halftime and the three quarter mark before trailing the Patriots in the final eight minutes.
