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Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), who serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, visited Liberty last week, to discuss issues with local citizens and collect feedback.
MARY APEL- March 1, 2023 at 6:31 p.m.
New names in county zoning/building
The Franklin County Area Plan Commission recently approved the hiring of and received a confirmation of an offer to Kaitlin Sterwerf to replace longtime executive director Cindy Orschell.
Six Republicans file in Laurel
Although off-year elections in Franklin County aren’t nearly as intriguing as those in midterm or presidential years, there was some recent activity at the county clerk’ office when it came to filings in the town of Laurel.
Brookville Town Council Meets for updates, changes and news
The Brookville Town Council met on Feb. 16, to review and discuss any updates, important inquiries, and address new concerns. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call.
Estridge chosen to fill out BTC after Leffingwell resigns
The five Franklin County Republican precinct committee persons eligible to vote in Thursday’s caucus to replace the current vacant seat on Brookville Town Council had two individuals from which to choose –John Estridge and Victoria Meyer.
Damage reported as a result of severe weather in Franklin County
On Monday afternoon, a band of severe storms hit the region between roughly 1:40 and 3 p.m. The primary threat was severe damaging winds with the possibility of tornados.
Brookville officially welcomes Hilltop Restaurant
Here on Main Street, you will find a restaurant that has been a popular eatery since the mid 1800s. As the Canal House, Union House, Taproom, Ye Old Shack, Crazy Dogs, and now Hilltop Restaurant, the building at 300 Main Street has been a staple in Brookville for almost 200 …
Wagner’s Village Inn receives prestigious Award
The James Beard America's Classics Award is a prestigious award presented to locally owned restaurants since 1998 that have “timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of their community.”
Senator Braun visits Brookville as he makes bid for governor in 2024
Senator Mike Braun officially became a candidate for the Governor of Indiana in the 2024 election when he filed paperwork with the secretary of state's office in November 2022.
Local Business Spotlight: FrameMaker Gallery celebrates five years in college corner
Crystal Clark has always had an eye for art.
Local burglaries leave residents uneasy
After a rash of vehicle break-ins in College Corner over the weekend, the perpetrators were caught using local residents’ and business’ security cameras.
Connersville High School Student is defeating Cerebral Palsy
Connersville High School freshman and swimmer Broady Gaines was six months old when he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was given his first wheelchair in elementary school.
