School Board preliminary hearing and budget meeting

Monday, Sept. 12, the Franklin County Community School Board met for a Preliminary Hearing on Proposed projects, a Public Hearing, and Additional Appropriations Hearing, and then the regular Call to Order school board meeting. 

Tourist draws discussed by FC Economic development commission

Tourism, as it fits in with the local economy, was addressed more than once at the September meeting of the Franklin County Economic Development Commission Monday morning.

It's time to “float” down Main Street

The feeling of fall is in the air, and with the crisp fall air comes Franklin County football. On Sept. 30, the Franklin County Wildcats will go head to head with the South Dearborn Knights for homecoming. 

It's time to “float” down Main Street

The feeling of fall is in the air, and with the crisp fall air comes Franklin County football. On Sept. 30, the Franklin County Wildcats will go head to head with the South Dearborn Knights for homecoming. 

Brookville Town Council on Requests and Updates

The Brookville Town Council met Sept. 6, to discuss any new updates and requests for the town.

Dem candidates speak ahead of election

With exactly two months left before Indiana voters go to the polls for Election Day 2022, a few of those on local ballots appeared at a Meet the Candidates event Thursday hosted by Third Place and organized by Christina Persson and the Franklin County Democratic Party. 

Commissioners hire 911 consultant

Franklin County Commissioners reviewed a presentation of services offered by Indiana public safety expert Barry Ritter of Ritter Strategic Services.

Faith and Fitness Gym Welcomes Fuel Nutrition

Right here in Brookville, at 129 E 11th street, you will find Faith and Fitness Gym and Fuel Nutrition.

EC defeats Wildcats in rout

ST. LEON – Bad news from St Leon. 

Love of sports motivates intern

Whitewater Publications has had a few interns from Franklin County High School the last couple of years, but this semester our intern had a special request – to work at the sports desk.

Wildcats take on strong competition

The Franklin County Wildcats placed second at EIAC conference championship this Saturday at Willowbrook Golf Course shooting a score of 377.

A second death investigation is underway in Connersville

A second death investigation is underway in Connersville after Joshua Durham, 47, of Connersville was found deceased on Saturday in a yard on 13th and Grand Street in Connersville.

Mary Browning

Mary H. Browning, 94, of Brookville died Sunday, September 11,  at her residence with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. 

Randi Brashear

Randi Maureen Brashear, age 74, of Brookville died Tuesday, September 6, at the home of her son in Batesville.

Beverly Corbin

Beverly Corbin passed away at Reid Health on September 4, 2022.

Fern Knecht

Fern M. Knecht, age 95, of Rushville, Indiana and a former long time resident of Brookville, Indiana died Monday evening September 12, 2022 at her residence in Rushville, Indiana.

Robert Jewell

Robert C. Jewell, age 83, of Brookville, died Monday evening September 12, 2022 at his residence in Brookville. 

Rita Gramman

Rita Mae Gramman, age 94, of Brookville, died Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence in Brookville after a lengthy illness. 

Union County downs Lady Spartans, Falcons in 3 sets

Last week’s battles between Union County and Connersville and Winchester the following night, were short and sweet.

Young, Klingman lead UCHS at Union City Invite

A Union County senior and sophomore led UC cross country teams at last week’s Union City Invitational.