Lady Pats 5th at tourney

The Lady Patriots took part in the Union City Holiday Tournament last week.

Katie McCashland named to Holiday All-Tourney Team

The Union County Lady Patriots finished fifth in the 9th Annual Holiday Tourney at Union City  last week.

Patriots enter new year at 2-9

MONROVIA – The Union County Patriot cagers couldn't muster a victory at Monrovia's Bulldog Classic holiday tournament last week.

Puzzle Swaps and StoryWalks Winter Initiatives by the Union County Public Library

As we slowly open the door to a new month and a new year, many of us find ourselves less enthusiastic than the people we see on the internet.

Economic Development Commission organizes for 2023

Franklin County Economic Development Commission met Tuesday to review the previous year and align those goals with the upcoming calendar.

Wildcats handle Twisters by 20

OLDENBURG – In a Friday afternoon matinee inside the Hillenbrand Family Feldhaus, the visiting Franklin County Wildcats pulled away from host Oldenburg Academy with 30 points over the first 10 minutes of the second half to ultimately post a 68-48 win.

Lady Wildcats pick up 10th win

SELMA – In what was supposed to be a 4-team holiday tournament, Franklin County ended up playing host Wapahani in a single matchup Dec. 28.

Plenty of action at the Classic

CONNERSVILLE – The annual two-day Connersville Spartan Classic took place Thursday and Friday at Spartan Bowl, with teams from every corner of the state descending on Fayette County.

Brookville Chapter of Tri Kappa seeks Scholarship Applicants

Karen Bergin, of the Brookville Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa, is currently seeking applicants for various scholarships to be awarded in the spring.

Chief Mitchum and Lt. Geiser terminated

The Brookville Town Council (BTC) voted to terminate Brookville Police Department (BPD) Chief Terry Mitchum and Lt. Ryan Geiser after a recommendation from the Brookville Safety Board.

Canal’s Mike dies at 23

The historic canal town of Metamora draws visitors from all over the region with the many things that make the town unique.

Edwards reflects on life well lived

In December, longtime Brookville resident Bessie Edwards had her 98th birthday.

Howard Wissman

Howard Wissman, 90, of Lafayette passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Franciscan East.

John Teppe

John F. Teppe, age 87, of Brookville, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond.

Dorothy Purkey

Dorothy Purkey, nee Kunkel, 90, of Camino, California died peacefully at home, Sunday, November 6, 2022, surrounded by family.

Randy Cox

Randy Cox, of Brookville, was born on February 8, 1951, in Connersville, a son to Albert and Mary Lou McMillan Cox.

UC boys up to eight losses

MONROVIA – The Bulldog Holiday Classic at Monrovia in Morgan County didn't treat the Union County Patriots all too well on opening day Tuesday.

Lady Patriots dropped by Blue River

Last Wednesday, the Union County Lady Patriots were outscored 28-15 in the second half of a 49-35 loss to Blue River Valley.

William “Bill” Miller

William Robert “Bill” Miller, 83, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, December 24, 2022 at Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a resident the past two years. 

2022: The year that was in local sports

There were plenty of sports headlines over the past year locally so please enjoy a wrap-up of 2022.