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Love it or hate it, eggnog has been at the Christmas table for hundreds of years now, making its annual reappearance in grocery store coolers between Halloween and the New Year.
MARY APEL- December 21, 2022 at 3:14 p.m.

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The Christmas Spirit in the Whitewater Valley

Franklin County resident Krista Marcum shared photos of a nativity scene her mother built all by herself this Christmas season with The 765.

BRC reviews progress during 2022

“Year after year, I find this commission to swing well above its weight class in what it gets done and what it can accomplish in a short amount of time.” Nick Lawrence, president of economic development consulting firm The Wheatley Group, praised Brookville Redevelopment Commission at the tail end of …

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Patty Riebsomer: Celebrating 25 Years!

Franklin County would like to recognize a woman who has made a deep impact and built lasting relationships with our community for the past 25 years.

Brookville Chapter of Tri Kappa seeks scholarship applicants

Karen Bergin, of the Brookville Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa, is currently seeking applicants for various scholarships to be awarded in the spring.

Housing development talk extends FCRC meeting

The potential project to construct 200 homes north of Brookville near Reservoir Road is on a lot of inquiring minds these days, and discussion around it made for a nearly 90-minute Franklin County Redevelopment Commission meeting last Tuesday – about an hour longer than normal. 

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Fugitive Steven Lakes apprehended in Texas

On Wednesday, Dec. 14, fugitive Steven T. Lakes, 46, of Connersville, was arrested in Texas on several felony warrants.

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Winners announced for the FCN Bank Holiday Decorating Contest

The FCN Bank begins celebrating the holidays on Dec. 1 with a unique decorating contest between all the FCN branches.

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Just what we needed, a beautiful evening of winter music at UCHS

The Union County Winter Concert put the season into full gear last week courtesy of the Patriot Concert Choir, Patriot Singers and conductor Debra Allbright.

‘Tis the season to support local animal shelters

The annual Local Animal Shelter Donation Tree at The Union County Public Library has the local animal shelter donation tree up, decorated, and ready for donations to be placed under the tree. 

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Human remains found in Hueston Woods believed to be missing Ohio man

Authorities believe that human remains found last Wednesday in Hueston Woods State Park are those of a Fairfield Township (Ohio) man who has been missing for more than two years. 

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Former and present Miss Union County are working together to spread holiday cheer

Miss Union County Rachel Ingram and her Little Miss Taryn Harvey are carrying on a Christmas tradition at Whitewater Commons Senior Living started by 2021 Miss Union County Lyllian Pentecost.

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Payten Logue named Union County's 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

The Union County Community Foundation has announced Payten Logue as Union County's 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

Franklin County School Board Updates

The Franklin County School board met Dec. 12 for a regular meeting to discuss any new updates, inquiries, and concerns.

Ten county kitchens cited for critical violations

Franklin County sanitarian David Fehlinger inspected 70 food-serving establishments in 2022's third quarter (July-September).