Rev. Dale Waltz

Rev. Dale Waltz, 90, Dec. 10, 2022, Harrison, Ohio.

Henry Riley

Henry Riley, age 89, of Oldenburg died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hickory Creek of Connersville.    

Donald Dunaway

Donald L. Dunaway, age 88, of Brookville died Monday, December 5, 2022 at his residence in Brookville.    

Rita M. Back

Rita M. (Seubert) Back, 90 years old of New Alsace, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Genova Dell Casteel

Genova Dell Casteel, age 88, of Metamora, Indiana died Monday, December 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio.

USATF - Kelsie Dare

Indiana students who enjoy running, look forward to July and October each year when track and field and cross country seasons begin. 

Patriots turnover win to Randolph Southern

The Union County boys basketball team suffered a 10-point, turnover-infested loss to Randolph Southern last week at Roy E. Stevens Gymnasium.

Patriots fall to Panthers, 56-51

Union County’s slow start last week at Knightstown put the Patriots playing catch-up to the end.

Lady Patriots take care of business Shenandoah falls 40-36

The 47-40 loss at Rushville on November 30 was a turning point for Union County.

VCC installs new water meters and usage tracking system

The Village of College Corner has completed installation on remaining water meter reading systems.

An Island of Misfits

Liberty Acres United Animal Rescue advertises itself as a nonprofit sanctuary for senior and special needs dogs.

UCMS Food Drive

The 13 member Union County Middle School Student Council recently asked their classmates to participate in a week-long Food Drive to benefit the local Food Pantry. 

Apple Farm Services breaks ground on large expansion project

Apple Farm Service Inc. held a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the expansion of their West College Corner location.

F. Duane Brandenburg

F. Duane Brandenburg, 82, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Julian “Jay” Shaw

Julian "Jay" Shaw, 47, of Liberty died Friday, November 25, 2022 with the love of his life by his side.

Phillip “Paul” Mathews

Phillip "Paul" Mathews, 98, passed away peacefully in his daughter's home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Liberty.

Rita Jefferson

Rita Ellen Jefferson, 79, of West College Corner went home to be with her Lord Sunday morning, December 4, 2022 at her home.  

Lexcie Moore

Lexcie Ann Davis Moore, 33, of West College Corner passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2022. 

Lady Cats improve to 7-2

Franklin County varsity girls basketball continued its hottest start in six seasons over the weekend, using a healthy first quarter to post a 54-41 win over the visiting Morristown Lady Yellow Jackets – a new opponent for FC this winter.

FC stays unblemished by routing Bulldogs

Saturday night turned out to be the 2022-23 home opener for the Franklin County Wildcats following a rescheduling with Lawrenceburg (moved to Jan. 17) and coming to town were the Centerville Bulldogs – losers of their last 27 ball games.