Open sheep show
The Union County 4-H Fairgrounds was filled to capacity last week and the UC County Fair is still three weeks away!
Honoring those who serve in the Whitewater Valley: Community Members Help Soldiers’ Teeth
Four dental professionals from Batesville and the surrounding area donated their time Friday, June 10 to provide dental exams for soldiers with overdue dental records.
Honoring those who serve in the Whitewater Valley: Fundraiser for RCHS grad now serving as a Marine
A fundraiser has been lauched to cover airfare so a marine can see his wife and newborn while on leave.
CountryMark’s Fueling Freedom program is tomorrow, Friday, June 24
CountryMark’s annual Fueling Freedom is tomorrow, Friday, June 24 and the local CountryMark has finalized plans for a great day!
UCHS spring student-athletes honored
The Union County Patriots Spring Athletic Awards Program heard from coaches of the spring athletic teams and recognized the student/athletes who make Union County spring sports interesting.
WUR/Rumpke pitch recycling to county council
Union County Council reviewed the recycling compactor proposal from Wayne Union Recycling (WUR) and Rumpke at its June 16 meeting.
Family receives support after death of UC man
Vicky Greer is thanking the community for the outpouring of love she has received since losing her son in an accident caused by a drunk driver.
911 dispatch move considered
Union County 911 director Jenny Brown brought an opportunity for a new 911 dispatch center to Union County Commissioners’ June 17 meeting.
Special project at The Grove working toward 50-50 match
Have you heard? Good things are happening at the Grove in College Corner thanks to a Creating Places Campaign launched June 10 in conjunction with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
The Lions Father’s Day Car Show
The Liberty Lions Club honored fathers last Sunday with their annual Lions Father’s Day Car Show on the courthouse square in Liberty.
Sherrill Kay Umbstead
Sherrill Kay Umbstead (née Lighter), a beloved wife and mother, began her eternal journey with the Lord on Thursday, June 16th, 2022, due to complications from her chronic illness of Sjögren's syndrome. She was 55 years old.
BRC sends 50k to PreservINg Main Street
As part of a commitment to the PreservINg Main Street program, Brookville Redevelopment Commission voted 4-0 Monday to send $50,000 to the Main Street Brookville – represented at the meeting by Gage Pace, vice president - revolving loan fund held at the Franklin County Community Foundation.
Trammell posts bond, awaits trial
Nearly a year ago, on Jul. 7, 2021, Brookville resident Jenni Fasbinder died from a two-vehicle crash on US Hwy. 52.
Former Navy Corpsman states he was attempting suicide by cop
Friends of former Navy Corpsman Zach Chetwood are speaking up about the PTSD and mental health illness Chetwood has suffered as a result of his time in the service prior to his attempt of "suicide by cop."
BFD seeks ARPA funding for ladder truck
Franklin County Council member Joe Gillespie and Brookville Fire Department chief Mark Shires brought a request for funding to Franklin County Commissioners June 14 meeting.
State office candidates finalized
Options for Indiana voters became more stabilized over the weekend as candidates for state treasurer, secretary of state and state auditor were chosen at the respective Democratic and Republican state conventions in Indianapolis.
Kite flying high for FC grad
Parents and coaches who log extraordinary mileage transporting children for the growing travel sports craze may want to pay attention to the latest business venture of one Scott Selm, a 1995 graduate of Franklin County High School.
Billy “Bill” York
Billy “Bill” Vern York, 81, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond.
Neil E. Bonar
Neil E. Bonar, 92, of Byesville Ohio, died Friday June 17, 2022 at his home.
