FC arrests from February 17 through February 22

Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department February 17 Justin A. Hayes, 38, Whitcomb Road, Brookville, was arrested at 9:31 p.m., on Whitcomb Road, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tyler Ford for Domestic Battery Adult Knowing Presence of Child Less Than 16 Years Old (See or Hear) and Disorderly Conduct. February 19 Destiny L. Williams, …

Grandma’s in love and in a pickle

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, My grandma is shacking up with her boyfriend! She says marriage would revoke her inheritance from my grandfather. How do I respond to this? A: You wouldn’t believe how often this subject is coming up in conversations now. Through medical science and an easier life, generations are …

Obituary for Janice Loraine Sauerland

JANICE LORAINE SAUERLAND Janice Loraine Sauerland, age 85, of Brookville, and formerly of Richmond, died early Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Knolls of Oxford in Oxford, Ohio. Born May 3, 1936 in Metamora, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Sara Charles. On November 5, 1955 ,she became the wife of Otto Joseph …

Obituary for Billy R. “Bill” Sanders

BILLY R. “BILL” SANDERS Billy R. ‘Bill’ Sanders, age 75, of Bath, died Monday, February 21, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond.   Born September 24, 1946, in Kona, Kentucky he was one of four children born to the late George and Hattie (Ratliff) Sanders. On June 10, 1967, he was united in marriage to …

Traffic control will be added on erosion control Ind. 46 bridge

Indiana Department of Transportation press release Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to begin tree-clearing operations on or after Monday, February 28, at the Indiana 46 bridge over Logan Creek in Dearborn County ahead of a $136,000 erosion control project. Once clearing is complete, utility relocation work will take place. The …

Miracle or not a miracle, My Long Suffering Wife Ruth is back home and fine

A column by John Estridge There is a reason people who made comments on my blog did not have them published quickly. And people who wrote columns for me last week did not have them published right away. There were no obits. There was no information on the blog I enjoy sharing. That is because …

Aging happens: It’s the bee’s knees

Column by Donna Jobe Cronk Aging happens; it’s ‘the bee’s knees’  Occasionally, I’m greeted at the mailbox with a puffy envelope from my friend Cathy. What could it be? I’m eager to see what she finds worthy of postage over simply mentioning online with internet links. These days, snail mail gets our fast attention over …

Which God is the right God?

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I don’t believe there’s only one God. The Bible even says there are many Lords and Gods. A:             Yes, the religious journey may be confusing! In India alone, their god-scape includes millions of religious entities to worship. In contrast, the Christian religion and Bible poses a …

FC arrests from January 25 through February 13

Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department January 25 Stephanie E. Baum Dickens, 47, Cincinnati, was arrested at 11 a.m., on Interstate 74 westbound at the 159-mile marker, by Indiana State Police Trooper Daniel Elmore on an Arrest Warrant. January 26 Derek R. Gaddis, 31, West 6th Street, Connersville was arrested at 11:50 a.m., at the …