By John Estridge A forgery charge was dismissed against a male after he was convicted in federal court on a Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud charge. Antionne Lamar Brewster, 33, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution due to the federal court conviction. Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp said, in …
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Rockdale United Methodist Church will have Easter lamb with Easter egg hunt March 27
Rockdale United Methodist Church press release Area families will meet a real-life, Easter lamb at Rockdale Church during their Easter Egg Hunt this year! Join us on Saturday, March 27, at 11 a.m., for a lively pursuit of candy-filled eggs and photos with “Brisket” afterwards. We’ll be waiting for you and the kids at 1195 Johnson …
Obituary for Clyde William Cook
CLYDE WILLIAM COOK Clyde William Cook, age 67 of Sunman, passed away on March 3, 2021, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. The son of Calvin and Clara Cook was born on May 16, 1953, in Milan. He graduated from Milan High School in 1971. Clyde was into anything with an engine – cars, motorcycles, and even …
Obituary for Ronnie Joe Thornsbury
RONNIE JOE THORNSBURY Ronnie Joe Thornsbury, 66, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his residence. A life-long resident of Fayette County, Ronnie was born October 27, 1954, one of three children of Joe and Faye A. Grizzel Thornsbury and was a 1974 graduate of Connersville High School. For 20 years, he …
Information and Editorial on the proposed funding for the proposed Brookville Town Hall
An Editorial and Information Column by John Estridge, the Fired Editor This is just for informational purposes on the proposed new town hall in Brookville. And I guess I have to put this under an editorial status because it includes my opinions on some different topics. I plan to do an article on the proposed …
Obituary for Kenneth “Kenny” Hollins
KENNETH “KENNY” HOLLINS Kenneth “Kenny” Hollins age 50 of Brookville, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, in Brookville. He was born October 20, 1970, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of McKinley “Ken” and Judy (Klumper) Hollins. Kenny, an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and just being around the Brookville Lake area. His family was the …
Obituary for Maggie Ann Dickerson
MAGGIE ANN DICKERSON Maggie Ann Dickerson, 29, of Liberty, formerly of Rising Sun, passed away Friday February 26, 2021. She was born August 4, 1991, in Lawrenceburg, daughter of Lisa (Hehe) Johnson and Jeffrey Dickerson. Maggie was a 2010 graduate of Rising Sun High School. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, writing poetry, and playing …
LTC opens used tanker bids for the township volunteer fire department
By John Estridge Liberty Town Council President Matt Barnhizer opened four bids for a new, used tanker truck for the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department at the Monday, March 1 LTC meeting. The four bids ranged from $74,900 to $109,000. The township part of the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department needs a new, used tanker for …
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Design engineer costs; utility rates discussed at LTC meeting
By John Estridge Still in the planning stages, the proposed $2.1 million Liberty water project dominated the more than one hour Liberty Town Council meeting Monday night, March 1. Water mains are proposed to be replaced in three separate areas, which are currently using Liberty water. They are: 1. Eaton Street; 2. Lane Street, both …
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Pedestrian and vehicular traffic controlled on dam during construction
Army Corps of Engineers press release Portions of the dam recreational area at Brookville Lake, Brookville, are temporarily closed to public access while contractors are performing some improvements. To ensure public safety during upcoming construction activities, some public access points will be temporarily closed effective Wednesday, March 3. These intermittent closures will affect vehicular and …
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