News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
Political column by Larry Wiwi, Franklin County resident The “general welfare” clause in the Constitution has been used and I would argue abused, to vastly increase the size and scope of the federal government far beyond the wise intent of the Founders. The modern Democrat party, more appropriately called the Socialist party has morphed the “common …
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Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why do I need to go back to church? These online services are meeting my spiritual needs. A: Your question is on the minds of many believers these days, clergy and laity alike. The Devil’s attack on the world through Covid-19 produced a sensible closure of most …
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Provided by Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Criminal Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Xavier A. Strittholt pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for …
JOHN WERNER John Werner, 44 years old, from St. Leon, will be remembered for his kind heart and adoration for his family, especially his nieces and nephews. A graduate of East Central High School, he won many medals for his wrestling achievements. John was always involved in sports, whether he was lifting weights, shooting hoops, …
JUNIOR GRIMES Junior Grimes, of Brookville, was born on April 22, 1944, in Clay County, Kentucky, a son to Henry and Anna Hensley Grimes. He married Mary Pelsor on August 6, 1966, at St. Michael Catholic Church, and together they raised two children. Junior was retired and was employed by Wayne School Bus/Carpenter School Bus …
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department July 23 Franklin Bowen, Ashland City, Tennessee, was operating a vehicle at 12:50 a.m. He was coming into a curve along U.S. 52 when a deer jumped over the guardrail on the side of the road and went in front of his vehicle. Bowen was unable to avoid …
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department July 19 Jason L. Milbourn, 42, King Fisher Lane, Brookville, was arrested at 3:49 p.m., at Kingfisher Road, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Robinson for Out of County Warrant Hold. Myron L. Weston, 43, East 425 South, Connersville, at 3:45 p.m., was arrested at Franklin County …
By John Estridge Dear Curtis and Brooke How are you? I am doing fine. Well, I have done better. It seems like I was having a much better time living here in Brookville before you, Curtis, became a president, and you, Brooke, became a vice president or male dictator and female dictator. Really, what is …
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By John Estridge Two Franklin County men were arrested and charged with three felonies regarding meth and theft. Zachary J. Burkhart, 29, and Trevor L. Ruble, 24, were charged with Dealing in Methamphetamine, as a Level 2 Felony; and Possession of Methamphetamine, as a Level 4 Felony. Burkhart was also charged with Theft, as a …
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CONNSTANCE SUE (CONNIE) WESSELER Constance Sue (Connie) Wesseler, 61 years old, passed away on July 27, 2021, in West Chester, Ohio surrounded by family. Connie was born to Bernard and Janet Wesseler at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. Connie graduated from East Central High School, The Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, and …
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