REGIONAL
On Jan. 26, lifelong Laurel resident Danny Mullins lost his business “Mullins Motorsports” to a fire that was nearly a complete loss.
CASSIE GARRETT- February 1, 2023 at 8:36 p.m.
Celebrate Indiana’s state snack
Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day, and this snack is worth celebrating for many reasons, including its history in the state of Indiana.
Owls are January’s bird
Being born in a certain month apparently has a bird associated with it, just like birth stones!
Man sentenced to three years for reckless homicide
Rafael Lopez of Richmond was sentenced on Jan. 17, after changing his plea of not guilty to guilty of Reckless Homicide which is a level five felony.
Meet two Children's Advocacy Contestants: The Rennekamps
Brian and Lori Rennekamp will be representing Franklin County in the Children's Advocacy Center's annual Mardi Gras king and queen contest to be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Lawrenceburg Event Center.
Federal lawsuit filed against town of Brookville
Brookville resident Trevin Thalheimer has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S.District Court in Indianapolis against the town of Brookville, the Brookville Town Council and two Brookville Police Department officers ,Chief Terry Mitchum and Lt. Ryan Geiser.
New-look BRC forges ahead
Four of the six Brookville Redevelopment Commission members on hand for Monday's meeting weren't affiliated with the board when it last met in December.
Watch for these two birds your backyards
Bird watching, or "birding", has always been a popular and interesting hobby. During the Covid lockdowns, Indiana saw an increase in the number of birders who began to watch from their windows, yards, and local nature trails.
There is just something about Friday the 13th
January 13, 2023, is a Friday, the first of two Friday the 13ths we'll see this year. If you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia – an irrational fear of Friday the 13th–you might want to stay home.
Liberty Acres needs urgent help!
Liberty Acres United Animal Rescue Sanctuary, recently featured in the Herald, is in immediate need of help to stay open.
School Board Conducts First Meeting of 2023
The Franklin County School Board held their first meeting on Monday (January 9, 2023).
Public help requested on property caretaker shooting
On Jan. 8, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law enforcement released a press release asking for the public's help.
Terry Mitchum appointed chief by BTC for 2023
At the Jan. 5 Brookville Town Council (BTC) meeting Terry Mitchum was nominated by Earl Moore as Police Chief.
2023 appointments made at first BTC meeting of the year
The Jan. 5 Brookville Town Council (BTC) began with appointments for 2023.
