Franklin County positive COVID-19 cases increase by another six in one day, meaning the positive case number has increased by about 55 percent since July 1

By John Estridge Before I write this short article, I want to go out of my reporter mode and enter into my fired editor mode. After I was fired, and the shutdown hit, I watched and read the news like it was a World Series game, and the Reds were in the World Series. I …

Wayne County man killed as result of head-on collision in Henry County

An Indiana State Police press release Kyle Beckman, 34, of Greens Fork, has succumbed to injuries he received in a head-on crash on a Henry County road Wednesday morning, July 29.  Beckman was airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis this morning after his Honda Accord was hit head on by a Ford Explorer. About 8:42 …

Union County marriage licenses from January 1, 2020 to June 29, 2020

These are Union County marriage licenses from Jan. 1 through June 29 supplied by the UC Clerk’s Office Dillon Adam Proffitt, 23, and Kaitlin Dawn Buttery, 23. Andy McCormick, 46, and Patty Ann Bennett, 47. Samuel Chance Johnson, 38, and Jessica Marie Dawson, 31. Jason Paul Lackey, 48, and Tammy June Wrenn, 53. Zachary Martin …

FCCSC delays start date for in-person learning by one week; more than 300 students opt for online learning option

By John Estridge Franklin County Community School Corporation (FCCSC) will begin in-classroom learning with a start date one week later than planned. FCCSC Board of Trustees made the decision Wednesday afternoon, July 29, during a special school board meeting. The starting date is now Wednesday, August 12, when it had been planned for Wednesday, August …

2020 FCHS graduate Kyle Seibert is arguably youngest person to ever file for school board candidacy in county’s history

By John Estridge Kyle Seibert is a 2020 Franklin County High School (FCHS) graduate who was also the senior class president among holding many other offices. He received an associate degree in general studies while attending high school. And Seibert, 18, is arguably the youngest candidate in the county’s history to run for the Franklin …

FC Health Department releases COVID-19 information: Since July 1, positive cases have increased by 60, biggest jump ever

From the Franklin County Health Department via FC Public Health Nurse Angie Ruther with the last paragraph added by John Estridge Franklin County has had 60 new COVID cases this month.  This is the biggest spike EVER. It is more important than ever to please social distance, wash your hands, disinfect frequently, and wear your …

Franklin County property damage accident reports from July 17-27

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department July 17 At 4:10 a.m., Paul Smith, Harrison Brookville Road, West Harrison, was operating a vehicle north on U.S. 52 and failed to navigate a slight turn in the road and struck a Cincinnati Bell utility pole. Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Enzinger investigated the accident. July 20 …

A Letter to the Fired Editor Carla Hacker wrote questions about annexation to the Town of Brookville to give to their Indianapolis attorneys handling annexation issues

By Carla Hacker July 28, 2020 Gina Gillman, Clerk/Treasurer Tim Ripperger, Town Administrator Town of Brookville 1020 Franklin Avenue Brookville, IN 47012 Town of Brookville: To follow the procedures outlined in the ordinance (motion made by Curtis Ward and seconded by Eric Johnson at the February 25, 2020 council meeting) regarding inquiries from the anti-annexation …