Hoff, Mears advance to regional
GREENSBURG – On a dry, dusty Greensburg Country Club course in Saturday’s heat, the FCHS Lady Wildcats competed in the IHSAA Sectional.
New fence mural at Lew Wallace Community Garden
A new fence mural at the Lew Wallace Community Garden, next to the government building in Brookville, is nearly finished.
Focus group shares knowledge with county
Thursday night was another step in Franklin County’s bid to update the comprehensive plan in matters related to potential solar - or Alternative Energy Systems (AES) - installations, primarily the possibility of rezoning prime agricultural land in Bath and Springfield townships to accommodate the alternative sources.
Oldenburg soccer
OA girls soccer romped over Richmond at the graveyard Sept. 12, winning 9-2. Aubrey Baker had a hat trick plus one, scoring at 21:05 and 1:04 of the first half and 18:02 and 16:00 of half two, the last on a header.
Paul Ketcham named 2025 Superintendent of the Year
Paul Ketcham, who serves as the superintendent of Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC), was honored by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) as the 2025 (District VIII) Superintendent of the Year.
Remembering Randy Holt
Under beautiful blue skies and white billowing clouds, silent prayers were said as the hearse carrying law enforcement officer, Randy Lee Holt, drove him to his final resting place at Craven Cemetery in Milan last Tuesday afternoon.
Lion boys win at NC, SD
Rushville Lions win the New Castle and South Dearborn invitationals!
Pinnacle Martial Arts hosts 4th annual Karate Seminar with 8th Degree Black Lucky Phillips
Darrin and Thomasina McGowan, owners of Pinnacle Martial Arts in Rushville, proudly hosted its 4th Annual Karate Seminar, featuring a special guest instructor, Sensei Lucky Phillips, an 8th Degree Black Belt from Springfield, Ill.
A public hearing will be held to assess reimbursement cost owed by building owners for fire cleanup
The Unsafe Hearing Board of the City of Rushville convened on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. to discuss the fire that occurred on Rushville’s Main Street on Sept. 10.
Pauletta Sue Pelsor
Pauletta Sue Pelsor, age 68, of Sunman died Saturday, September 21, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence in Sunman.
Peggy Lee Quante
Peggy Lee Quante, age 80, of Connersville died Thursday, September 12, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family.
LouAnn Day
LouAnn Day, age 75, of Cedar Grove passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence in Cedar Grove, following a lengthy illness.
Winifred Rummel
Winifred Nellena Rummel, 99 of Rushville, passed away on September 20, 2024 in Rushville.
Paddock sweeps Pat, Rebel invites
Sophomore Tanner Paddock won his hometown cross country invitational Tuesday, a few days after winning at Randolph Southern.
Benefit concert and community rally for Darell Smith
Darrell Smith, 30, of Liberty, was in a severe motorcycle accident on Bunker Hill in Connersville on July 14.
Golfers head to sectional
FC girls golf obliterated the Lawrenceburg Lady Tigers last Tuesday evening at municipal Brook Hill Golf Club.
Chicken, chicken and more chicken
The 2024 Chicken Festival & Fry Off was a huge success this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out: those who fried chicken and potatoes, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and judges! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the day as well.
Columbia Street Music Festival Featuring The Grascals:
Don’t miss the season’s last Columbia Street Music Festival this Saturday, Sept. 21, in the historic village of Metamora. The day will be filled with diverse live acts, including the talented headliner, the Grascals.
Introducing John Basler Acts
John Basler is a voice actor from Southeastern Indiana who has a warm, rich, energetic, and upbeat vocal profile. Growing up, John would sing and perform anytime he could. However, that acting bug first bit him when he was on stage portraying several lovable characters.
