Receiving God’s love can be difficult

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I have a hard time feeling God’s love. What’s wrong with me? A:             There’s nothing wrong with you. Whether you were raised in a Christian home or are just beginning your relationship with Jesus…we haven’t taught the love of God in Christian circles very well in …

FC property damage accidents on July 7 and July 10

Information provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department July 7 Gerald Rambo, West County Road 650 South, Connersville, was operating a vehicle eastbound on Oxford Pike at 11:10 a.m. The vehicle struck a dog that ran north across the road from the south side of the road, causing damage to Rambo’s vehicle. Franklin County Sheriff’s …

On Friday, July 16, FCSD identifies drivers involved in fatal accident on U.S. 52 west of Brookville on July 7

Press release provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Franklin County Sheriff’s Department today, July 16, released the names of the two people involved in a fatal accident on U.S. 52 west of Brookville on Wednesday, July 7. According to the press release, just east of U.S. 52’s intersection with Yellow Bank Road, a 2001 …

FC arrests from July 9 through July 10

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department July 9 Steven L. Waggoner, 31, Seymour, was arrested at 3:15 p.m., at the Jackson County Jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ron Gordon on an Arrest Warrant. July 10 Mathew C. Mueller, 30, U.S. 52, Brookville, at 2:53 p.m., was arrested at his residence by Brookville …

Obituary for Richard L. “Lenny” Buttery

RICHARD L. “LENNY” BUTTERY Richard L. “Lenny” Buttery, 84 of Rushville, passed away on July 14, 2021, in Rushville. He was born on August 9, 1936 in West College Corner, to the late William and Faye (Snodderly) Buttery. Lenny was a 1955 graduate of College Corner High School. He married Betty Joe (Stamm) Buttery in …

Obituary for Cassandra Billingsley (complete)

CASSANDRA BILLINGSLEY Cassandra Billingsley, of Sunman, was born on January 29, 1989, in Lawrenceburg, a daughter to Logan Lingle and Tammy Billingsley. She was affiliated with Moores Hill Church of Christ. In her free time, Cassandra loved to be outdoors either going on walks or canoeing, but most of all, she loved spending time with …

Obituary for Stephen A. Smith

STEPHEN A. SMITH Stephen A. Smith, cherished son, caring brother, and thoughtful friend to so many, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the age of 60. Stephen was born August 8, 1960, and was a lifelong resident of Brookville. He attended St Michaels School until 1974, during which time he was …

Obituary for Ruby Marie Miller

RUBY MARIE MILLER Ruby Marie Miller, age 90, of Brookville, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence in Brookville. Born December 5, 1930, in Owsley County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Lynch) Farmer. On March 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Raymond H. Miller, and he preceded …

UC courthouse is closed Friday

Union County’s courthouse is more like a sauna than a courthouse. Air conditioning has been out for quite some time. And the affects of that is far more than just great discomfort and dangerous working conditions for the office holders and courthouse employees. The extreme heat and humidity are destroying the computers, servers and other …