John Estridge I made a mistake with the arrest of Luke Hall in yesterday, March 2 post. The correct entry should be: February 26 Lukas R. Hall, 23, Haytown Hill Road, Metamora, was arrested at 4:58 p.m., in Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill for Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish/Salvia. My apologies to …
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Obituary for Martha Elizabeth Eurick
MARTHA ELIZABETH EURICK Martha Eurick, 95, formerly of Connersville, passed away in McKee, Kentucky on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. One of six children of Christopher Eugene and Nancy Margaret Richmond Ladd, Martha was born in Alpine, on March 11, 1926. In her leisure time, she enjoyed fishing, shopping, cookouts, and spending time with her children …
Obituary for Robert N. Tompkins
ROBERT N. TOMPKINS Robert N. Tompkins 44, of Brownsville passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born on March 30, 1977, in Richmond. Robert was a fork lift operator at TBK America in Richmond. Robert enjoyed being with his pitbull dogs and taking care of all animals. You could often find him …
Obituary for William “Bill” A. Telker
WILLIAM “BILL” A. TELKER William “Bill” A. Telker, 72, of Connersville, went home to be with our precious Lord on Monday, February 28, 2022, after his hard-fought battle with Cancer. He was born September 21, 1949, in Connersville to Ambrose and Anna Mulheeren Telker, and he was a graduate of Connersville High School. On July …
Obituary for Ronald George Cooper
RONALD GEORGE COOPER Ronald George Cooper, age 85, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 23, 1936, in Bromley, KY to William and Marie Gardner Cooper. After graduating from Brookville High School, Ron served his country in the United States Army. On …
Obituary for Scott Mitchell Sams
SCOTT MITCHELL SAMS Scott M. Sams, age 58, of Laurel, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 27, 2022, at his residence in Laurel. Born June 8, 1963 in Connersville, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Taylor) Sams. He was a United States Army Veteran. On December 14, 1992, he was united in marriage to the former …
FC property damage accidents from February 23 through February 27
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department February 23 Kyle Ruf, East County Road 660 South, Connersville, at 5:30 p.m., was operating a vehicle eastbound on Duck Creek Road, when the vehicle struck a deer that ran onto the road. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson investigated the accident. February 25 Johnathan Commodore, Covington, …
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FC Arrests from February 23 through February 28
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department February 23 Wesley A. Beesley, 42, Reservoir Road, Brookville, was arrested at 8:42 p.m. in Blooming Grove by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill for Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish/Salvia and Driving while Suspended Conviction of Criminal Offense. Gary J. Black, 52, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was arrested at …
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Leaky muffler leads to pursuit, five felony and three misdemeanor charges
By John Estridge A Franklin County man was charged with five felonies and three misdemeanors after a failing muffler led to a car chase that went from Laurel to Fayette County, Saturday night, February 26. Patrick L. Atkins, 49, Old US 52, Laurel, was charged with Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Level 2 Felony; Dealing in …
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Obituary for Edward Lee Wilson Sr.
EDWARD LEE WILSON SR. Edward Lee Wilson, Sr., 78, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home. He was born July 23, 1943, in Connersville to Robert O. and Arveedus Vest Wilson. On January 27, 1967, he married Mary Elaine Griffin in Metamora. Mrs. Wilson survives. For several years, he worked locally …