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In December of 2022, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed two separate lawsuits against the social media company TikTok, accusing the company of making false claims about the safety of user data, and age-appropriate content.
MARY APEL- March 8, 2023 at 9:15 p.m.

Franklin County Commissioners move forward on pending projects

Much was covered at the previous Franklin County commissioners’ meeting. Tom Wilson was absent, but all other board members were in attendance. This meeting brought several updates and concerns that needed addressed, as well as projects moving forward and those that need attention for progress.

Visit the new Reid Medical Facility during open house

Franklin County residents are invited to see the new Reid Health Primary & Specialty Care Brookville building as part of its open house celebration.

PreservINg Main Street financial report

Recently, Nancy Main presented a financial report for 2022. This was also covered at the last meeting for PreservINg Main Street.

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Trooper struck and killed in line of duty

The Indiana State Police (ISP) is mourning the loss of one of its own as a result of a vehicle crash incident that occurred on Friday, March 3, on I-69 south of Auburn, claiming the life of Master Trooper James Bailey, 50, of Auburn.

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Brookville welcomes Megan’s Amazing Deals

This past weekend, Brookville welcomed the grand opening of another store! Introducing Megan's Amazing Deals, located at 6028 Holland Road out by White's Farm.

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Additional charges filed on Brookville man as a result of search warrant

Kevin Pflum, 44, of Brookville, was charged on Feb. 13 with Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator-When Defendant's Driving Privileges are Suspended.

Sewer line again hot topic at FCRC meeting

Despite the Franklin County Redevelopment Commission having no role as catalyst in the extension of Brookville's sewer line up Reservoir Hill to support housing development, the proposed project took up the biggest chunk of the group's discussion for a second straight time.

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Brookville’s Main Street becomes nationally accredited main street

On March 2, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced Brookville's Main Street is a Nationally Accredited Main Street.

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Man sentenced to 32 years for death of Jenni Fasbinder

On Wednesday, March 1, the Franklin County Circuit Courtroom had a row of friends and family members of Jenni Fasbinder packed into the seating area seeking some kind of justice for their loved one. 

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PROPOSED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby giventhetaxpayers ofUnionCounty, Indiana,thattheproperlegalofficersofsaid county, County Council, attheir regular meeting place attheUnion County Courthouse, 26 West Union Street,Liberty, at9:00 a.m.onMarch 16,2023 willconsider thefollowing additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year

Stay alert: tornado preparedness in Indiana

While tornadoes are not frequent in Indiana, they are to be occasionally expected, peaking in occurrence between March and June. 

Free Pancake Breakfast is this Saturday, March 4

Now is the time to mark your calendar for the FREE Pancake Breakfast offered by the Union County World Travelers. The date is this Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Union County High School Cafeteria. 

UCHS musical - Something Rotten!

Union County High School presents Something Rotten!    March 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18.

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Hayes Arboretum and Purdue to Host Prescribed Fire Workshop

The Purdue Extension will be hosting a prescribed fire workshop on Saturday, March 18 at Hayes Arboretum in Richmond.