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By John Estridge Franklin County Courthouse’s historic belfry is scheduled to be taken down Wednesday, Nov. 4. That is unless Tropical Storm Zeta, currently Hurricane Zeta, doesn’t take it down Thursday, October 29. Franklin County Commission President Tom Linkel told county council members Tuesday night, October 27, of the plans. The current belfry/cupola is leaning …
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By Chris Huerkamp, Franklin County prosecutor October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence is a subject that can be tough to deal with and combat, even under normal circumstances. Unfortunately, in the challenging environment of 2020 and the unprecedented events of this year, domestic violence incidents have increased. With fewer opportunities to get out …
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MARTHA JONES Martha (Fisher) Jones, 100, passed away Sunday, October 25. A long time resident of Union and Fayette counties, Martha was living at Twin Towers retirement community in Cincinnati. Martha was born July 31, 1920, to Fred and Sophia (Bryson) Fisher. She was a graduate of Alquina High School and Reid Memorial Nursing School. …
EVELYN CHASTEEN Evelyn C. Chasteen, 74, of Brownsville passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born on April 20, 1946, to the late Walter Yates and Elenora Howard Yates Watson in Maysville, Kentucky. Evelyn spent her beloved time caring for her children at home. She is survived by her daughter – Melissa Hensley; …
JOYCE ALMA HERTEL Joyce Alma Hertel, age 80, of Brookville, died Sunday night October 25, 2020, at the Waters of Batesville in Batesville. Born January 1, 1940, in Midway, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wesley and Fannie Florence (Rogers) Nichols. On May 27, 1970, she was united in marriage to Thomas Hertel, …
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By John Estridge from ISDH data Fayette County had two more deaths officials said were related to COVID-19. That brings Fayette County’s total to 21. Fayette County also had an additional 23 positive test results. That makes the sixth day out of the last seven where the number of positive test results was double digits. …
Press release from the UC Bicentennial Planning Committee On February 1, 1821, Union County, Indiana, officially became a county, and we are planning to celebrate its 200th birthday throughout 2021. The Union County Bicentennial Planning Committee, recently established by the UC Commissioners, is planning and organizing events and projects that celebrate Union County’s heritage, honor …
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Information provided by the Franklin County Clerk’s Office Many more people are taking advantage of early voting in Franklin County when compared to the 2016 election. According to information provided by the Franklin County Clerk’s Office, for figures through Saturday, October 24, 1,321 voters have voted by mail compared to 558 in 2016. Another 1,882 …
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KENNETH EARL TOMPKIN Kenneth Earl Tompkins, age 89 of St. Leon, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Harrison, Ohio. Born February 6, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio he was the son of Francis Marion and Roberta (Fuson) Tompkins. Kenneth married Ernia Osborn December 20, 1951, in Lawrenceburg. He worked for Wurlitzer Piano Company as a refinisher …