Round Robin showmanship

Sheep Showman, Dexter Schlichter, walked away with  one of the largest trophies Union County has to offer on the final day of the 2022 Union County 4-H Fair.

Union County council talks employee pay

Employee compensation led the discussion at Union County Council's July 21 meeting as the 2023 budget process looms.

Jennifer Brannon Recognized as Master Adviser at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference

San Diego, July 2022 – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) largest National Leadership Conference with more than 8,000 attendees was held in San Diego June 29 through July 3.

Spectrum internet planned for Liberty

Representatives from Charter Communications presented information about planned service expansions at Liberty Town Council's July 18 meeting.

No. 9 Grill voted favorite locally owned restaurant in The 765

The No. 9 Grill is located in Cambridge City's historic downtown on Main Street and is family owned and operated by lifelong Cambridge City residents.

Remembering Ed Hollenbach

Ed Hollenbach is remembered as a fierce man with passion for his family and career. 

Stanley, Nicholson first at Lakeside

Kyle Stanley continued his great run through the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit by taking Brookville's 13th annual Lakeside 5K Saturday morning.

Joe Codiano Memorial Tournament

The 19th annual Joe Codiano Memorial Golf Tournament was held on July 9 at the municipal Brook Hill Golf Club. 

Cats tackle Panthers, humidity in scrimmage

The Franklin County Wildcats braved the heat this past Friday when they hosted the Jennings County Panthers in a pre-season scrimmage. 

Model T Ford club tours Southeast Indiana

Hundreds of vintage automobiles were rolling through the area last week as part of the 65th annual Model T Tour Ford Club International Tour.

Help is only three numbers away

Beginning on July 16, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline became available to everyone in the United States.

Invest in Brookville's future with survey

Main Street Brookville is asking community members to invest in Brookville's future by taking a quick survey. The feedback will be directly used as a part of Brookville's revitalization.

Personnel, monkeypox among health board items

A hire from inside the department was one of the points of discussion at the Franklin County Health Board meeting July 19.

Man arrested on battery charges enters not guilty plea

On July 18, Charles Campbell, 62, of Brookville and a member of the Brookville Town Council, was charged with Battery on a Police Officer, a Level 6 Felony, and Resisting Law Enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Officer testimony results in dismissal of charges

On Jan. 30, 2022, the Brookville Police Dept. served a search warrant on the residence of Trevin Thalheimer, 32, and Garrett Pierce, 25.

Brookville Town Council discusses progression

The Brookville Town Council met July 19 to provide updates on existing projects and town needs. Once minutes were approved from the previous meeting, the council moved forward.

Cleanliness noted at county food establishments

Franklin County sanitarian David Fehlinger counted 47 trips in all to food-serving establishments in 2022's quarter number two (April-June). These included bed and breakfast businesses. school cafeterias and temporary permits for the summer season.

Edward Hollenbach

Edward John Hollenbach, age 83, of Brookville died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his residence in Brookville.

Tricia Hildebrand

Tricia A. Hildebrand, age 66, of Brookville died Friday, July 22, 2022 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Akers

Jeffrey Wayne Akers “Jeff”, age 62 of Brookville passed away on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at Mercy Health West. He was born on August 24th, 1959 to Samuel and Geraldine (Whitaker) Akers.