WHITNEY ANN WILKINS Whitney Ann Wilkins, 26, of Connersville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born on October 20, 1994, in Oxford, Ohio, and is the daughter of David Wilkins and Gay Thornberry Wilkins. Whitney graduated from Connersville High School in 2013 and attended Indiana University. She was a member of …
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FC property damage accidents May 20-21
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department May 20 Michelle Sylvester, U.S. Highway 52, Metamora, at 8:27 a.m., was traveling east on Bath Road. A vehicle driven by Daniel Fenwick, Mounds Street, College Corner, was approaching the intersection nearing the stop sign, and he believed he was being waved through by the flagger and went …
FC arrests from May 17 to May 24
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department May 17 Dustin A. Buckave, 32, Winn Road, Brookville, was arrested at 9:10 a.m., at the BP gas station by Brookville Police Department Officer R. Geiser on an Arrest Warrant. Brian E. Burris, 41, McQueen Road, Brookville, was arrested at 3:11 p.m., in Laurel, by Franklin County Sheriff’s …
Fourth lawsuit filed against FC and FCSD due to six drowning deaths on March 20, 2020
By John Estridge A fourth lawsuit has been added against Franklin County and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department over the six drowning deaths that occurred March 20, 2020 after an approach to a bridge failed, and allegedly dispatchers failed to respond to warnings of the approach failure. Lisa Hudson, as personal representative for the estate …
FCPLD: Library Corner
Submitted by FCPLD Director Susan Knight Current Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 to 8:00, Friday 9:00 to 6:00, and Saturday 9:00 to 3:00. Late Opening: The libraries will open at 12:30 on Thursday, May 27, due to staff training. We apologize for the inconvenience. Expanded Services: The Libraries are open for “Grab-&-Go: services. Patrons may …
FC police allege same woman stole two vehicles in same day, Thursday, May 20, and was arrested both times
By John Estridge A Franklin County woman accused of stealing a brown GMC Sierra at 6:07 p.m., on Thursday, May 20, in Brookville, received two more felony charges after police allege she tried to steal a Ford Bronco less than eight hours prior to the 6:07 p.m. instance. Randi Meyer, 34, is now charged with …
FC court news (criminal)
Courtesy of Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Criminal Possession of Marijuana Michael T. Gates pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 178 days suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 178 days …
Obituary for Eddie Lee Howell
EDDIE LEE HOWELL Eddie Lee Howell, 77, of Connersville, went home to be with his Savior, Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2021, at Reid Health of Richmond surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born in Connersville on July 29, 1943, one of four children of Edgar and Phyllis Foster Howell and was a 1962 graduate …
Obituary for Ellen Mae Howes (complete)
ELLEN MAE HOWES Ellen Mae Howes, age 85, of Brookville, and formerly of Michigan, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. Born October 18, 1935, in Hamilton Township, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Otto & Bernice (Story) Kissane. She was retired, having worked for many years as …
Obituary for Ruth Jones (complete)
RUTH JONES Ruth Jones, age 94, of Brookville, died early Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville. Born January 30, 1927, in Venice, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Annie (Wilson) Lucas. She was united in marriage to Dane E.F. Jones on January 14, 1946, and they enjoyed …