UC fall to FC in battle of Highway 101
The Franklin County Wildcats faced off with Highway 101 rival Union County on Friday.
Lady Patriots torch Connersville
CONNERSVILLE - The Lady Patriots handed the Lady Spartans their fourth loss in a row last Wednesday.
Watch for these two birds your backyards
Bird watching, or "birding", has always been a popular and interesting hobby. During the Covid lockdowns, Indiana saw an increase in the number of birders who began to watch from their windows, yards, and local nature trails.
There is just something about Friday the 13th
January 13, 2023, is a Friday, the first of two Friday the 13ths we'll see this year. If you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia – an irrational fear of Friday the 13th–you might want to stay home.
Liberty Acres needs urgent help!
Liberty Acres United Animal Rescue Sanctuary, recently featured in the Herald, is in immediate need of help to stay open.
Lena M. Healey
Lena M. Healey, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 22, 2022, at home.
Lady Lions knock off Cats
A battle of Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference foes took place on Tuesday evening when the Franklin County Lady Wildcats visited Memorial Gym to take on the Rushville Lady Lions.
Wildcats pin down Pirates
A pair of Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference wrestling rivals squared off in the circle last Wednesday as the Franklin County Wildcats hosted Greensburg's Pirates.
Lady Cats fall short against Greensburg
The Greensburg Lady Pirates and Franklin County Lady Wildcats faced off in an EIAC matchup on Saturday evening. The two teams came into the game sitting in the top half of the conference standings.
Cats claw back for win #8
The Franklin County Wildcats faced off with Highway 101 rival Union County on Friday. The Cats graciously hosted their Northernly neighbors and sent the Patriots home with a two-point loss.
School Board Conducts First Meeting of 2023
The Franklin County School Board held their first meeting on Monday (January 9, 2023).
Public help requested on property caretaker shooting
On Jan. 8, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law enforcement released a press release asking for the public's help.
Terry Mitchum appointed chief by BTC for 2023
At the Jan. 5 Brookville Town Council (BTC) meeting Terry Mitchum was nominated by Earl Moore as Police Chief.
2023 appointments made at first BTC meeting of the year
The Jan. 5 Brookville Town Council (BTC) began with appointments for 2023.
Indiana’s important history with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. After the Montgomery Bus Boycotts of 1955, he was suddenly in the national spotlight, and became the crux of the Civil Rights Movement.
Rhonda L. Abshear
Rhonda L. Abshear, age 62, of Metamora died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence in Metamora.
Margaret “Peggy” Combs
Margaret Louise “Peggy” Combs, 88, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
William Randall Peters
William Randall Peters, age 67, of Laurel died Friday, January 6, 2023 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.
