In close calls, Lady Cats split with neighbors
The Batesville Lady Bulldogs hosted Franklin County last Tuesday evening.
Pirates hand FC boys first loss
The Franklin County Wildcats' hot start to the season ended Saturday night when they traveled to take on the Greensburg Pirates.
Wildcats wrestling strong
Franklin County wrestling defeated conference foe Batesville last Tuesday at FCHS thanks to several forfeits by the Bulldogs. Final was 55-21.
Tom “Mr. Perfect” Browning dead at 62
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning passed away Monday at the age of 62, according to the organization.
BRC reviews progress during 2022
“Year after year, I find this commission to swing well above its weight class in what it gets done and what it can accomplish in a short amount of time.” Nick Lawrence, president of economic development consulting firm The Wheatley Group, praised Brookville Redevelopment Commission at the tail end of …
Patty Riebsomer: Celebrating 25 Years!
Franklin County would like to recognize a woman who has made a deep impact and built lasting relationships with our community for the past 25 years.
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.
Housing development talk extends FCRC meeting
The potential project to construct 200 homes north of Brookville near Reservoir Road is on a lot of inquiring minds these days, and discussion around it made for a nearly 90-minute Franklin County Redevelopment Commission meeting last Tuesday – about an hour longer than normal.
Fugitive Steven Lakes apprehended in Texas
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, fugitive Steven T. Lakes, 46, of Connersville, was arrested in Texas on several felony warrants.
Winners announced for the FCN Bank Holiday Decorating Contest
The FCN Bank begins celebrating the holidays on Dec. 1 with a unique decorating contest between all the FCN branches.
Darlene Richmond Rockafellow
Darlene Richmond Rockafellow, age 68, of Brookville, passed on Friday, December 16, 2022 in her home surrounded by family.
Genova Dell Casteel
Genova Dell Casteel, age 88, of Metamora died Monday, December 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio.
Wanda Marie St. John
Wanda Marie St. John, 73, a longtime Rush County resident, passed away December 19, 2022 in Shelbyville.
Rita M. (Seubert) Back
Rita M. (Seubert) Back, 90 years old of New Alsace, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Hagerstown hands Patriots 26-7 setback
Hagerstown’s Homecoming last week drew a big crowd to see the halftime introduction of the king and queen court and cheer the Tigers to a 26-7 Tri-Eastern Conference win over Union County.
Down to the wire wasn’t enough Patriots, Tigers go 3 overtimes
Union County and Hagerstown were tied, 46-46, after four quarters Friday.
Lady Patriots win over South Decatur
“Good game. All wins are good,” UC coach Scott Gray said following the Lady Patriots’ win over the South Decatur Lady Cougars.
UC Wrestlers competing hard
The Union County wrestling season continues with tonight's meet at Winchester, following tough competition at Milan (Dec. 3) and Richmond (Dec. 10).
Patriots sting Morristown, 41-23
The Union County Patriots broke into the win column last week, handing Morristown a 41-23 setback at Roy E. Stevens Gymnasium.
