REGIONAL

Franklin County Area Plan Commission discussed action against the Town of Brookville for building without a permit at its July 13 meeting. 
RANDULF TEUFEL- July 19, 2022 at 7:28 p.m.

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Over 90 dogs rescued from residence

An ongoing investigation into possible animal cruelty by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department led to the seizure and rescue of more than 90 dogs. 

Charges have been filed in incident involving BTC member

Prosecuting Attorney Chris Huerkamp announced charges have been filed against two local individuals from an incident that occurred on July 11 at the Riverfront Apartment complex in Brookville. 

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Community members dancing in the street

On Saturday, July 16, Baltimore Street in Laurel was temporarily closed for the community's first "Street Dance" in decades.

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Taryn Harvey named 2022 Little Union County

Once judges Tana Stang and Shelby Kolb reached their decision, emcee Ashley Beckett made the announcement... 

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Rachel Ingram selected Union County’s 2022 4-H Fair Queen and Miss Personality

With pre-fair judging week on the horizon, Union County High School junior Rachel Ingram will reign over the 2022 Union County 4-H Fair as it’s queen.

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Honoring those who serve: Wilbur Eugene Lawson

Wilbur Eugene Lawson was born May 19, 1922 in Anderson, and grew up in Elkhart,  Between 1939 and 1941 he was in the 3C's (Civilian Conservation Corps) in Boise, fighting forest fires, planting trees and delivering men and supplies where needed.

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UC schools superintendent resigns

Union County College Corner Joint School District superintendent Aron Borowiak announced his resignation at the school board's July 12 meeting.

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Elana Marcrum receives CCVFD scholarship

The College Corner Volunteer Fire Department (CCVFD) held a special dinner meeting last week to announce the first recipient of a scholarship which honors one of their own.

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Freudenfest returns for first time since 2019

One the areas biggest summer traditions returns this weekend after a two-year hiatus. 

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Hidden gems in the 765

Thisthlethwaite Falls has been voted one of the “best waterfalls in Indiana,” and its no surprise as you approach  47-foot tall falls.  The large rock formation with water cascading down creates a stunning and rare sight. 

School Board discusses return policies

The school board met Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m. to review and discuss the policies for school return next month. As the last meeting covered general policies and was approved, this week, some mandates were put back in place.

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Commissioners address ditch fund

Franklin County surveyor Rob Seig sought a solution to past due ditch assessments at Franklin County Commissioner's June 28 meeting.

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FC Economic Development Commission update

The Franklin County Economic Development Commission met Monday, July 11 with commission members John Palmer and Gary Orschell in attendance and Nick Lawrence participating via telephone. 

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Friends hosts Andrew Beaman softball tournament

The friends of 21-year-old Andrew Beaman hosted their second annual softball tournament this weekend to honor the young father.