Commissioners fast-track Spectrum expansion

Franklin County Commissioners reviewed and approved a modification to the utility permit issued to Charter Communications at its Aug. 9 meeting.

Circus well attended for great cause

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus came to the Franklin County 4-H Fairgrounds in Brookville on Friday, Aug. 12, thanks to the efforts of the Liberty and Brookville Lions clubs in partnership with the 4-H association.

August proclaimed as Safe Passage month

To recognize Safe Passage's 25 years of commitment and service, mayors and city leaders are proclaiming August as Safe Passage month.

Let's get Nigel a home!

Nigel has been at the Friends of Franklin County Indiana Animal Shelter for almost a year and desperately needs a home.

Leea Persinger awarded scholarship

Local student Leea Persinger was awarded a $500 college scholarship at Union County Commissioners’ Aug. 5 meeting.

School board discusses facility updates

Union County College Corner Joint School District Board of Trustees reviewed updates from Performance Services on the district's facility upgrade projects at its Aug. 8 meeting.

Commissioners approve travel advisory update

Union County Emergency Management director Jim Franklin presented the updated travel advisory ordinance to Union County Commissioners’ at their Aug. 5 meeting.

Lady Patriots win 3 at Liberty Country Club

The Union County girls golf team won a pair of Tri-Eastern Conference meets last week at Liberty Country Club and picked up a non-conference win a week later. 

Boys of Fall - a peek at the future

Head football coach Joel Hofmann is back for his sixth season at Union County and anxiously looking forward to the season playing under the new lights.

Michael Mulheeren

Michael A. Mulheeren, Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday August 6, 2022.

Transcripts for recent motion to suppress hearing involving BPD released

The court transcript of an explosive motion to suppress hearing held in the Franklin County Circuit Court (2) on July 19. regarding evidence collected leading to the arrest of Brookville residents Trevin Thalheimer and Garrett Pierce has been released.

The circus is coming to town

The Liberty and Brookville Lion's Clubs have teamed up to bring the Culpepper and Meriweather circus to Brookville while raising money for the Lion's clubs.

Full house at EDC meeting

For the first time in a long time, all seats were filled around the Franklin County Economic Development Commission's table during Monday morning's monthly meeting.

Brookville on Tap Beer & Bourbon Fest: A Main Street party

This past weekend, Saturday, Aug. 6, Third Place hosted Brookville on Tap.

Filings begin for school board

In the first several days of filings for the Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees' three at-large seats to be filled this November, one current member and one aspiring member have officially thrown their hats into the ring.

BPD officers placed on administrative leave during investigation

The Brookville Town Council addressed current Brookville Police Department (BPD) concerns during a special meeting, Aug. 4.

Billy Lay

Billy L. Lay, age 62, of Brookville died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.

Carolyn Gray

Carolyn Alice Gray, 89, of Laurel, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at Heritage House, where she had been a resident for five years.  

School Board discusses updates & adding solar panels

Monday, Aug. 8, the Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees met to discuss the latest updates regarding the school policies.

Benjamin Oglesby Memorial Car Show

This past Sunday, Aug. 7th, the 7th annual Benjamin Oglesby Memorial car, truck, and bike show was held down at the town park.