Local resident needs help after losing business to fire

On Jan. 26, lifelong Laurel resident Danny Mullins lost his business “Mullins Motorsports” to a fire that was nearly a complete loss. 

Susan Hampton

Susan Elaine Hampton, 74, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Reid Health.

Michael “Mick” McDonough

Mick McDonough was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Pauline (nee Hubbard) and Gerald McDonough on July 24, 1953. 

Arthur Allen Davis

Arthur Allen Davis, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond.

Julianna Vonderheide

Julianna Catherine Vonderheide, of Brookville, was born on February 15, 1940, in Batesville, a daughter to Adam and Mable Wolljung Schantz.

Christine Baker

Christine Baker, 90, of Buena Vista went home to her Lord January 23, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

TEC wrestling meet Saturday

Tournament season is alive and well for Indiana wrestling and Union County participates in the annual Tri-Eastern Conference this weekend at Tri High School.

UC edges Rushville on Meadows’ walk-off

Union County turned themselves around this week to beat the Rushville Lions, 41-39, on a buzzer beater at Roy E. Stevens Gymnasium.

Lady Patriots wrap up 48-34 TEC win

Union County added TEC win #2 and 10th win overall in a 48-34 primetime performance over Union City last Saturday.

Celebrate Indiana’s state snack

Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day, and this snack is worth celebrating for many reasons, including its history in the state of Indiana.

Owls are January’s bird

Being born in a certain month apparently has a bird associated with it, just like birth stones!

Man sentenced to three years for reckless homicide

Rafael Lopez of Richmond was sentenced on Jan. 17, after changing his plea of not guilty to guilty of Reckless Homicide which is a level five felony.

Lady Cats push win total to 12

An EIAC battle took place at the Spartan Bowl Friday night when Franklin County visited Connersville. 

Wildcats 0-2 last week

Franklin County fell behind early on Saturday afternoon against East Central.

Wildcats runner-up at EIAC; 3 champs

Although not sporting their most talented lineup in recent years, the East Central Trojans continued to show their superiority in the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference wrestling realm with another title claimed Saturday at Lawrenceburg.

Meet two Children's Advocacy Contestants: The Rennekamps

Brian and Lori Rennekamp will be representing Franklin County in the Children's Advocacy Center's annual Mardi Gras king and queen contest to be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Lawrenceburg Event Center.

Federal lawsuit filed against town of Brookville

Brookville resident Trevin Thalheimer has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S.District Court in Indianapolis against the town of Brookville, the Brookville Town Council and two Brookville Police Department officers ,Chief Terry Mitchum and Lt. Ryan Geiser.

New-look BRC forges ahead

Four of the six Brookville Redevelopment Commission members on hand for Monday's meeting weren't affiliated with the board when it last met in December.

Glenna S. Beesley

Glenna S. Beesley, age 95 of Brookville died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Brookville Healthcare Center.

Lady Patriots doubled up by Eastern Hancock

The Lady Pats hosted Eastern Hancock on Saturday evening. UC hung with the #9 ranked Lady Royals for the first half of the game.