REGIONAL
Mike C. Bentz, D.D.S., has decided to retire from active practice effective June 28, 2022.
CHEYENNE LANCE- June 14, 2022 at 7:01 p.m.
Charges filed as a result of officer involved shooting in Cedar Grove
A local man is facing serious charges after provoking an exchange of gunfire with Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies, announced Franklin Co. Prosecuting Attorney Chris Huerkamp.
What the Fungus!? White Jelly Fungus
An early June hike through the woods surrounding Brookville Lake revealed few exciting fungal discoveries, but I did see the local population of white jelly fungus is growing well.
Honoring those who serve in the Whitewater Valley: Zola M. Schumacher
American women did more than just send their boys off to war during World War II. They made significant contributions both at home and in uniform.
Honoring those who serve in the Whitewater Valley: Kenneth B. Luttel
Corporal Kenneth B. Luttel will forever be honored on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. for his actions on June 2, 1970.
Man charged with reckless homicide for death of Liberty motorcyclist
On May 18, at 8:38 p.m., officers with the Indiana State Police and Richmond Police Department went to the 300 block of North 17th Street in Richmond to execute an arrest warrant on Rafael Lopez for Reckless Homicide.
Health Department pivots to local health
Union County Health Department supervising nurse Kim Klein discussed plans to shift more functions from the state's COVID grant funds to local health maintenance funds at Union County Council's May 19 meeting.
Franklin presents hazard mitigation plan draft
Union County Emergency Management director Jim Franklin presented a draft of the county's updated multi-hazard mitigation plan to Union County Commissioners at their May 20 meeting.
County commissioners talk ARPA projects
Franklin County Economic Development commissioner president John Palmer presented potential projects to make use of the county’s $3.4 million American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Franklin County Commissioners at their May 17 meeting.
Father of drowning victims reaches settlement
Josh Mosier of Laurel has reached a settlement with Franklin County following the 2020 drowning death of his daughters, 4-year-old KyLee and 7-year-old Elysium.
Class of 2022 leaves their mark on Franklin County
For years, Franklin County has followed a unique tradition.
the 2022 quilt show showcases superb craftsmanship
The 2022 Quilt Show has passed, having been held on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21.
Franklin County Courthouse finally gets new cupola after a year wait
A small section of Brookville's Main Street was closed last Thursday as a new cupola was installed on the Franklin County Courthouse Tower.
Settlement reached in Franklin County drowning which caused the loss of six lives
Josh Mosier of Laurel has reached a settlement with Franklin County following the 2020 drowning death of his daughters, 4-year-old KyLee and 7-year-old Elysium.
