Edward Kolb

Edward P. Kolb, age 92, of Brookville, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home in the presence of his family.  

Emma Ashley

Emma L. Ashley, age 66, of Brookville, died suddenly Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the emergency department at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.  

Floyd “Tate” Kaylor Jr.

Floyd R. “Tate” Kaylor Jr., age 81 of Cedar Grove, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his residence in Cedar Grove.

PAVEY & Company

PAVEY & Company was the final music group to perform on the NSK Stage last Sunday  of the Liberty Festival Fourth of July Festival.

CC Old Fashioned Fourth Parade line up

The Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration at College Corner last week was like no other from the annual parade until the late night fireworks display and everything in between. 

18-year-old wins 2022 Freedom Run

The Liberty Festival Freedom Run course from downtown Liberty to downtown Brownsville challenges runners year after year no matter what the weather.

LTC talks festival pedestrian safety

Liberty Town Council (LTC) reflected on the Fourth of July Festival held over the previous weekend at its July 5 meeting.

Residents show patriotic spirit at Liberty’s 4th of July Festival

The three-day Liberty 4th of July Festival was a breath of fresh air due to the many changes and additions to the weekend celebration. 

Honoring those who serve: The Fourth of July celebrates America's freedom

The Fourth of July is also known as Independence Day. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. Still, the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.

William “Bill” Lancaster Jr.

William "Bill" Henry Lancaster, Jr., 73, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Whitewater Commons Senior Living Center.

Kendra Brooks

Kendra Jones Brooks was born February 14,1957 in Hamilton, Ohio to Raymond and May Jones.

Grace Kalter

Grace Lucille Kalter, age 81, of Gratis, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wed. June 29, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

20 to 30 years behind on bridges

Franklin County Council discussed funding for the county's beleaguered bridges and low water crossings at its June 28 meeting.

100 bikes ride for the Metamora Volunteer fire department

The Infamous Few held their 9th annual Metamora Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) benefit ride on Saturday, July 2.

IHSAA releases sectional fields in 6 sports

The Indiana High School Athletic Association last month announced sectional teams in six sports based on reclassifications from enrollment changes and other factors.

Awards banquet reflects on baseball season

Franklin County baseball put a cap on its winning 2022 campaign at an awards ceremony held in the Lew Wallace Auditorium last Wednesday.

McCool goes out with roar

The name Kamryn McCool appears no fewer than 15 times in the Mount Saint Joseph University softball record book – and 12 of those have her alone or tied at the summit.

Brookville Town Council discusses several items

The Brookville Town Council met on June 21 to discuss the latest updates and proposals for the county.

Michael Schwab

Eric Moore

Eric Lee Moore, 63, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 at his residence after a courageous six-year battle with pancreatic cancer.