UCCCJSD schools to go back to in-person learning after Nov. 30: letter from Supt. Aron Borowiak

A letter from UCCCJSD Supt. Aron Borowiak November 23, 2020 UCCCJSD PARENTS AND FAMILIES: I want to give an update on the status of our schools as we continue to navigate during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, extracurricular activities in our middle school and high school have started back.  As a reminder, the middle school …

Indiana goes over the 300,000 plateau on positive test results; Fayette County has an additional 40 while Franklin County adds 24

By John Estridge from ISDH data Indiana surpassed the 300,000 plateau in positive test results with figures reported Monday morning, November 23. The state reported 5,606 positive test results for a total of 300,913. And it was more bad news in the same category for the three counties making up the Whitewater Valley: Fayette, Franklin …

More COVID-19 fallout at FCCSC schools

By John Estridge COVID-19 cases have continued to increase in Franklin County leading to a red designation on the ISDH state map. Red is the worst designation regarding the pandemic. Cases in Franklin County have been in double figures every day. One Franklin County High School parent said her son, who is also a vocational …

FCHS athletics schedule for this week

From the FCHS Athletics Department 32 high schools in the state of Indiana have yet to play a girls basketball game.  We are fortunate enough to have played five.  Please continue to wear your mask and social distance so our teams can continue to play! Tickets are not available at the door for any event …

Obituary for Rick “Dino” Gerald Bischoff.

RICK “DINO” GERALD BISCHOFF Rick “Dino” Gerald Bischoff loving husband, father, son and brother, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. Dino is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Brenda (Kirschner), loving sons Benjamin and Derick Bischoff, loving mother Phyllis (Geiling) Bischoff. He also leaves behind brothers, …

Obituary for Barbara Joyce Arthur

BARBARA JOYCE ARTHUR Barbara Joyce Arthur, 85, of Connersville passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1935, in Connersville to the late Urven Manley and Ruth Thickston Manley. On April 23, 1969, she married David J. Arthur in Richmond. Barb was a member of Westgate Church of God for …