Wildcat wrestlers persevere over Trojans

The East Central wrestling team has had a dominating run over the past several years, so Franklin County's 42-34 victory Thursday at FCHS can safely be called a signature win.

West Harrison flour mill gets national exposure

 A West Harrison business was featured on national television earlier this week.

Franklin County Cookie Crumb Trail

This past Saturday, Dec. 3rd, Main Street took part in the Cookie Crumb Trail. Marked by signs, various businesses opened their doors to customers with small treats and cookies.

Safe Passage hosts annual fundraising event

Safe Passage held their annual fundraising event called "Visions of Help, Healing and Hope" at Walhill Farm on Saturday. 

Council hears numbers on dispatch move

With the projected move of Franklin County 911 Dispatch from the FC Security Center to the recently acquired building next to the government center (1020 Franklin Avenue), county council was presented some numbers crunching by Reedy Financial Group at its monthly meeting Nov. 29.

Disciplinary Charges Filed Against BPD Officers

On Nov. 29, at the Schilling Community Center in Brookville, the Brookville Safety Board held an Executive Session at 6:30 p.m.

Two Arrested on Methamphetamine-Related Charges

On Friday, Dec. 2, at about 7:45 a.m., Franklin County Sheriff's Deputies, along with the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team, served a search warrant at a residence in the 25,000 block of U.S. 52 near Laurel.

Virginia Turner

Virginia Ann Turner, 88, of Anderson passed away on November 19, 2022.

Christopher Padgett

Christopher Todd Padgett, age 50, of Connersville died unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2022 at his residence in Connersville.

2022 Home Tours

Over the weekend, residents of Franklin County had the opportunity to tour six beautiful homes throughout town.

Lady Patriots top Lady Twisters, 59-55

Union County went on the road to Oldenburg Academy last week and came home with a 59-55 victory.

UC wrestling off to good start, defeated Knightstown, Connersville

Union County handed Knightstown a 59-21 loss and Connersville a 45-36 setback at last week’s 3-way meet at Connersville. 

Union County starts 0-2

The traditional season opener boys basketball game between neighboring schools  at the Spartan Bowl last week was a little special for both schools.

Scrappy Galore in CC hosts Pet Pics with Santa at their new location

The ladies at Scrappy Galore in College Corner are up to good again!

Phil Snodgress inducted in 61st HOF Class

NEW CASTLE - Basketball is passion, and that passion continues to be shown throughout the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

CC Firefighters pay a visit to department veterans

The College Corner Volunteer Fire Department recently paid a visit to two of their department veterans, Gilbert Hill and John Johnston, both of whom now reside at the Woodland County Manor outside of Oxford. Chief Donnie Jackson decided to take the trucks and go pay the former firefighters a visit. 

Take a walk- A Cookie Walk

With Thanksgiving still fresh in our minds, the Christmas season is full swing and will be here before we know it . 

Lady Cats finally get Tigers by the tail

The last five meetings between the Franklin County Lady Wildcats and the Lawrenceburg Lady Tigers had decisively gone in the favor of the latter, LHS winning each contest by at least 10 points. 

Maximum sentence pronounced in felony domestic battery conviction

A man who was recently convicted at trial of felony domestic battery has received the maximum sentence, announced Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp.

Sheriff's Department Receives AED

Through a partnership with the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, the Franklin County Sheriff's Department (FCSD) received the gift of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).