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Former Franklin County High School (FCHS) student Sarah May returned home to FCHS for Career Day on Friday, April 7, to share her achievements and inspire students to think outside the box when pursuing their degrees.
CASSIE GARRETT- April 12, 2022 at 8:55 p.m.
Ripley County man guilty of killing ex-girlfriend
It took a jury just two-and-a-half hours to come back with a verdict in the shooting death of 36-year-old Kristina "Krissy" Jones in Ripley County Monday.
Commissioners talk Maple Grove Cemetary erosion
Franklin County Commissioners discussed erosion concerns at Maple Grove Cemetery brought to their Apr. 5 meeting.
After 33 years, the Ben Franklin III is out of the canal
The Ben Franklin III was taken out of the canal, transported up to the state's service area in Metamora, and drydocked on Monday, April 11, where it will remain until inspection.
Union County’s Melissa Davis Junior Achievement Award
On Saturday, Junior Achievement (JA) of Eastern Indiana District Director, Melissa Davis of Liberty, accepted the 2021 Partner in Education Award presented to the Junior Achievement of Eastern Indiana by the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pay raises for Liberty Police and potentially for Steet Department
Liberty Town Council approved an appropriation to cover pay raises for Liberty Police Department officers and discussed increases for the town's street and utility employees at its April 4 meeting.
Recycling program explained
Union County Wayne Union Recycling (WUR) coordinator and soil and water educator LuAnne Holeva discussed details of the county's recycling program with Union County Commissioners at their April 1 meeting.
Lisa Miller promoted to Corporal Rank
Sheriff Dale Dishmond, Captain Shaun Tudor, and Jail Commander Shelby Fulks have promoted Jail Matron/Officer Lisa Miller to the rank of Corporal.
Honoring those who serve: Shaun Tudor
Let us honor US Army Specialist E4 Shaun Michael Tudor Sr.
Auditor, attorney complete health insurance audit
Franklin County auditor Karla Bauman and county legal counsel Grant Reeves reveal the findings of their audit into the county's health insurance payments in response to claims made on Mar. 29 by Franklin County Council member Brian Patterson.
Gigabit broadband coming to over 5,000 in Franklin and Union Counties
There is exciting news for broadband expansion in Franklin County.
Franklin County Community Clean-up weekend is near
Earth Day is on the horizon and residents are invited to participate in Franklin County Community Clean-up weekend.
The Metamora VFD “Firehouse Chili Recipe”
The Metamora Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2022.
