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Franklin County Economic Development Commission president John Palmer announced at Monday's monthly meeting that the deadline to hire a coordinator to lead facilitation of the federal HELP (Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program) grant has been moved up a month to the first of December.
WILL FEHLINGER- October 19, 2022 at 2:38 p.m.
Economic Revitalization Connector Position Opens
Main Street Brookville, to meet the goals of increasing attractiveness of Main Street, moving forward and building off the PreservINg Main Street Pilot Program, and the $2M Facade Grant, has recently established a new position: ERC.
Spend a "spooky" night in the Haunted Village of Metamora
The Haunted Village of Metamora began last weekend and will continue for the next two weekends, Oct. 21 and 22, and Oct. 28 and 29, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each night for families to take a family-friendly guided tour and enjoy the tranquil canal.
The community rallies behind Leanna Voelker
Over 100 community members attended the benefit for Leanna Voelker to show their love and support as she battles cancer.
Martha Shea Awarded Golden Hoosier 2022
On Sept. 26, 2022, Marsha Shea was awarded a Golden Hoosier Award. Recipients of this award are usually those who are unsung heroes of communities for their years of hard work and dedication to their goals, as well as the community around them.
Signs of the Times: What is going on in College Corner?
Driving through the small community of College Corner in October, one might expect to see the usual seasonal fare along with signs promoting upcoming November elections.
Franklin County Community Foundation announces finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
Seniors Derek Brimhall, Stephanie Billman and Peyton McCreary were announced as the three finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program through the Franklin County Community Foundation.
Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 4.
The first business of the day was made to approve $100,000 for the Metamora Sewer District. The motion was approved.
Additional eyewitnesses step forward regarding injury of retired BVFD firefighter Matt Robenstine
On Saturday, Oct. 1, Brookville resident and retired Brookville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) firefighter who served the community for several year, Matt Robenstine, was seriously injured at the BVFD Reverse Raffle event.
School board continues discussion of academic and financial updates
The Franklin County School Board met Monday, Oct. 10, at 7pm to discuss the newest updates, as well as cover any topics from the previous meeting that required further discussion.
Inaugural Fried Chicken Festival takes place in Brookville
The inaugural Fried Chicken Festival & Fry Off took place on the courthouse square Saturday afternoon in Brookville.
LTC moves forward with firehouse study
Liberty Town Council reviewed a proposal from grant administrator Michael Kleinpeter, president of Kleinpeter Consulting, for a feasability study to analyze the town's need for a new firehouse, funded by a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Development.
1988 UCHS Homecoming King to lead ‘22 Homecoming Parade
This year’s UCHS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal is no stranger to Union County students, their parents, friends and everyone.
