OA tennis revival
The Oldenburg Academy boys tennis team defeated Edinburgh 4-1 Sept. 12 for the team’s sixth consecutive win.
Air Jaisle & Co. subdue Lions
RUSHVILLE - Batesville’s Senior quarterback Will Jaisle passed for six touchdowns to four different receivers - four in the third quarter alone - and 360 yards Friday night at Rushville’s Hinshaw Field to hand the Lions a 55-20 defeat on homecoming night.
Parks Bathroom Updates continue, Arts Council being revived
The Parks and Recreation Board met on Sept. 10 and discussed park restrooms, programming and the Booker T. Washington Building. President Lou Starkey, board members Kevin Banks, David Malson, Eric Harpring, Jennifer Vogel, interim parks director Kathi Jackley, and secretary Kim Rathz were present.
State Fire Marshal still determining cause of Tuesday’s fire
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Rushville community was shocked by a devastating incident when a fire broke out in the historic building housing the Corner Restaurant on Main Street.
Michael Biltz
Michael Anthony Biltz, aged 71, of Brookville, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Cincinnati after a battle with cancer.
Barbara M. Hirt
Barbara M. Hirt, age 91, of Brookville passed away September 8, 2024 at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital with family members at her bedside.
Jane Albertson
Jane Albertson, 86, of Spiceland went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Carl R. Rubush
Carl R. Rubush, age 59 of Hamilton, Ohio, previously Brookville, IN, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Monday, September 9, 2024.
Busy week of golf
Thursday the Franklin County Lady Wildcats traveled to the Links at Rising Star to take on EIAC opponent, the South Dearborn Knights, in a makeup match.
A mother’s mission to raise awareness around fentanyl
On Aug. 4, 2020, 23-year-old Garrett Johnson tragically lost his life to an accidental fentanyl overdose. Unaware that the pill he had taken, which he believed to be Ambien, was actually pure Fentanyl, Garrett passed away instantly.
Revitalization efforts are transforming Main
On Thursday, Sept. 5, U.S. Congresswoman Erin Houchin made a special visit to Brookville. During her visit, she took a tour with Main Street Brookville Director Christine Craig and Franklin County Tourism Director Bev Spurlin of Brookville’s Main Street to witness firsthand the positive impact of OCRA’s Main Street Revitalization …
Dogs sweep county races
BHS cross country traveled to Jac-Cen-Del Thursday to compete at the county meet in some stubborn heat. Both Bulldog teams ran exceptionally well to capture Ripley County trophies, the girls finishing with a perfect score of 15 and the boys posting 23 to Milan’s 42.
BCEF Annual Campaign targets Mental Health at BHS
Teen mental health concerns are on the rise nationwide, and the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) plans to make a local impact to stem the tide among public school students.
New Ford NGL Innovation Center to support BCSC
Batesville High School has been designated for the new Ford Learning Center through the Bulldog Ready Initiative. The BRI represents a bold vision for the future of Batesville’s students.
UCMS runners impressing
The Union County Middle School cross country team is growing this year. Last year, we had 5 boys and 5 girls, both teams just meeting the minimum team size to score as a team in the meets.
UCHS Senior shows school spirit with Community Service Project
Union County High School (UCHS) senior Rosalyn Spurlock, who transferred to UCHS from Jacksonville, Florida, last year, was seeking a meaningful community service project to fulfill her required service hours.
Secretary of State Morales visits Union County Clerk’s office
Secretary of State Diego Morales is continuing to visit several counties hand-delivering local Election Improvement Grants. Friday, Secretary Morales visited Union County.
Lions grab signature win over FC
RUSHVILLE - Building a 30-14 halftime lead Friday at Hinshaw Field proved just enough for the host Rushville Lions to secure their first win over the Franklin County Wildcats in the last six years. The visitors trailed by three in the final minute but a last-ditch pass attempt to the …
BOW & Public Works Meeting Highlights
The Board of Public Works and Safety met on Sept. 3. Mayor Mike Pavey, Gary Cameron, Brad Berkemeier, Phil King, Maria Bridges and city attorney Julie Newhouse were present.
