Triton Central runs away with holiday title

The same four-team field as 2021 convened Thursday for the Franklin County boys basketball holiday tournament – looking to see a champion crowned ahead of a nasty winter storm making its way to town.

Celebrating Tom Linkel and his community service

Commissioner Tom Linkel has served a vital role in Franklin County Government and community affairs for years.

Commissioners busy as year closes

The Franklin County Commissioners’ meetings provided several updates on old business, new business, concerns, and inquiries.

Disciplinary Hearing Held concerning Lt. Ryan Geiser, decision not reached

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Brookville Safety Board held a Disciplinary Action Hearing regarding disciplinary proceedings concerning Brookville Police Department (BPD) Lt. Ryan Geiser beginning at 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Government building. 

Wreaths Across America Honor Fallen Veterans

This past Saturday, Dec. 17, St. Michael's Youth Group joined Wreaths Across America to honor our fallen veterans.

Rita Hassett

Rita Hassett, of Brookville, was born on January 3, 1943, in Cincinnati a daughter to Robert and Edna Hoglund.

Brayden Watson

Brayden Michael Watson, age 21, of Batesville, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his residence in Batesville. 

Marion “Clyde” Neeley

Marion Clyde Neeley, age 91, passed away at the Brookville Healthcare Center on Saturday, December 24th.

Francis Flaspohler

Francis H. Flaspohler, 89 years old of Batesville, IN, died at the VA Cincinnati Hospital on December 6, 2022 following a brief illness.

Sheila Ann Brown

Sheila Ann Brown, age 62, of Brookville,  died Monday, December 19, 2022 at her residence in Brookville.  

Patriots on wrong end of blowouts

BATESVILLE- The Union County Patriots' boys basketball team traveled to Batesville on Tuesday evening.

Lady Patriots drop to 5-6

Union County girls basketball suffered a pair of Tri-Eastern Conference setbacks last week as the Lady Pats took a 49-27 hit at Tri High Wednesday and were edged 48-44 at home against Winchester Saturday.

Patriots wrestle at Franklin County

Union County wrestling was one of the six teams competing at Saturday's Franklin County Invitational, eventually won by Shelbyville.

SICIM enters into new 5-year-agreement for Indiana Invasives Initiative

The State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM) has officially entered into a new five-year agreement with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help fund the “Indiana Invasives Initiative.”

Clara Sizemore wins Outstanding Staff Award

The Indiana Library Federation (ILF) announced its annual awards at the 2022 Annual Conference in Indianapolis in November.

All children are invited to get a present at the first annual Caitlyn's Christmas Crusade

Caitlyn Logan was only 12 years old when she was diagnosed with diabetes. She had just started 7th grade at Connersville Middle School. However, even at 12, the diagnosis never slowed Caitlyn down or kept her from pursuing her dreams.

John Witter

On December 12, 2022, John Bell Witter left this earthly world to join his wife, Jenny, and parents, Floyd and Mary K. Witter, in heaven.

The History of our Christmas Decorations

'Tis the season!  As you look around your home and community this week at all the beautiful holiday decorations, there is a bit of history to each that we've continued to honor, even as we create our own new traditions.

George Washington's Eggnog

Love it or hate it, eggnog has been at the Christmas table for hundreds of years now, making its annual reappearance in grocery store coolers between Halloween and the New Year.

The Christmas Spirit in the Whitewater Valley

Franklin County resident Krista Marcum shared photos of a nativity scene her mother built all by herself this Christmas season with The 765.