FC Grand Jury list

Supplied by the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office FirstName MiddleName LastName DEBRA L AGNEW DOROTHY AHRENS-CALLIHAN KATHERINE MARIE ANDERSON LEROY J ARVIN HEATHER ANN AVILES JESSICA E BAKER JOSHUA R BAKER ERIN L BATH SALLY A BAUDENDISTEL CARRIE L BILLMAN IRVIN R BOGGS CATHY M BROOCKER SOPHIA ELIZABETH BROWN LINDA L BRUNS MARVIN R BUCKLER …

FC property-damage accidents from November 4 through November 8

From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department There were eight property damage accidents in Franklin County this week, and six were caused by deer. November 4 Mark Bailey, South Indiana 229, Metamora, was operating a vehicle eastbound on U.S. 52 west of Brookville at 5:23 a.m., when a deer ran onto the road, causing Bailey’s vehicle …

FC Arrests from November 4 through November 8

From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department November 4 Connie J. Abercrombie, 61, Striper Lane, Brookville, was arrested at 4  p.m., at Striper Lane by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Lovins for Domestic Battery. November 7 Eric A. Benge, 42, Main Street, Metamora, was arrested at 2:55 p.m., at Lovers Lane by Franklin County Sheriff’s …

FC Public Library District Library Corner

Submitted by FC Public Library District Director Susan Knight Current Hours: Monday through Friday 1 to 6; Saturday, 1 to 4. Closure: The libraries will close at 5 p.m., on Thanksgiving Eve and will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Limited Circulation: Our circulation software will be upgraded between Nov. 27 and 30. As a result, we expect …

Ray of Hope toy drive is beginning

From a press release It is time for the 9th annual “Ray of Hope” toy drive.  Organizers said they have been able to give to 60-100 children each year with the help of the community.  “Wherever you see the “sunshine” banners, you can leave a new toy or gift card,” Kim Thompson, an organizer, said. …

Osgood man airlifted Sunday after a fall from a tree stand

From an Indiana Conservation Officer press release Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fall from a tree stand that occurred Sunday, November 8.  At approximately 5:30 p.m., responders were dispatched to the 9000 block of West County Road 600 North near Osgood, regarding a hunter who fell approximately 21 feet from an elevated tree stand.  Peyton Campos, 22, of Osgood was initially treated on …

Firewood cutting permits available at Brookville Lake and Whitewater Memorial State Park

From a Department of Natural Resources press release The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Brookville Lake and Whitewater Memorial State Park. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas …

Aurora man airlifted after injuries sustained from a tree stand fall

Indiana Conservation Officers press release Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fall from elevated hunting equipment that occurred Monday afternoon, November 9.  At approximately 1:45 p.m., responders were dispatched to the 11000 block of North Hogan Road near Aurora, regarding a hunter who fell approximately 23 feet while either attempting to hang or remove his elevated tree stand.  Louis Gehring, 60, of Aurora, was …

Brownsville man arrested after multi-hour search in that town

By John Estridge A Brownsville man was arrested after a Union County deputy was called to the man’s parents’ house in Brownsville to do a welfare check. Matthew W. Webb was arrested and charged with Resisting Law Enforcement and Probation Violation. According to a police report, released by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy VanWinkle …