Help me; I’m a demon magnet

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Demons come in my room at night and terrify me. How can they get close to a devoted Christian? A:             Since the beginning of this year, I’ve received numerous questions like this every month. Evil activity is increasing via the wicked political and cultural climate surrounding us …

Retired K-9 passes

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release It is with great sadness that the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announces the passing of retired K-9 Lito.  Lito, a Dutch Shepherd, served the citizens of Franklin County from 2010-2017.  During his years of service, Lito was responsible for aiding in numerous drug related arrests, suspect apprehensions, missing person …

Obituary for Brenda Darlene Settles

BRENDA DARLENE SETTLES Brenda Darlene Settles, age 61, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Brookville.  Born March 16, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Carol (Walton) Settles. She worked in Construction for many years. In her leisure time, she enjoyed …

Obituary for Edward “Ed” Stenger

EDWARD “ED” STENGER Edward “Ed” Stenger, of Brookville, was born on September 15, 1943, a son to Harry and Helen Schneider Stenger. He married Katherine Schwegman on April 18, 1970, at St. Michael Catholic Church, and together they raised five children. Ed was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church and spent his life …

FC Court News (Civil)

Provided by the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Civil Court Default Judgment Sterling Jewelers Inc. DBA vs. Shawn Sheperd for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,116.89 plus costs with post-judgment interest as provided by law until paid in full. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Deborah Morris for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,636.35 plus …

FC property damage accidents from June 12 through June 19

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department June 12 At 12:42 a.m., Jacob Speckman, Tony Road, Batesville, was operating a vehicle westbound on St. Mary’s Road when Speckman fell asleep. His vehicle ran off the south side of St. Mary’s Road and drove through a fence. Speckman’s vehicle continued through a pasture until coming to …

Old Guy Rant: Time to Pressure the Statehouse

A political column by FC resident Larry Wiwi If you read the Federalist Papers you would know the Founders expected the states to keep the federal government in check, which is why prior to the really-bad-idea 17th Amendment, Senators were chosen by the state legislatures, not the citizens.  Alexander Hamilton said it best in Federalist …

Obituary for Patricia Gayle (Helton) McQueen

PATRICIA GAYLE (HELTON) MCQUEEN Patricia Gayle McQueen, 81, of Laurel and Batesville, passed away June 21, 2021. Patricia was born September 21, 1939, in Harlan, KY to the late John Helton and Odessa Baird. She married Clifton McQueen August 27, 1960, in Cincinnati, and he survives. Patricia was a homemaker and a longtime member of …