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Obituary for Beverly Ann Merz
Beverly Ann Merz, 89, a former resident of Liberty, peacefully passed away with family at her side on August 19, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 16, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio to John E. Eisenberg, Sr. and Thelma (Kesling) Eisenberg. Beverly married Neil J. Merz of Hamilton, Ohio on June 24, …
Some photos from the Connersville/Franklin County volleyball match Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22
FC rallies for first-set victory but Connersville takes next three sets for volleyball victory
By John Estridge Franklin County had a furious rally in the first set against Connersville to win, 25-23. But, after that, Lady Spartan junior Erika Smith dominated the net from her middle hitter position to lead her Spartans to a 3-1 victory over the host Lady Wildcats Saturday afternoon, August 22. The four-set scores were: …
Undermanned FC played hard against talented, quick Batesville in boys soccer Saturday morning, August 22
FC’s positive COVID-19 test results increase by three, deaths remain the same at 22; UC’s numbers the same as Friday, 52 and zero, respectively
By John Estridge from data provided by the Indiana State Department of Health Franklin County’s number of COVID-19 positive test results increased by three to 260. Deaths from COVID-19-related reasons in Franklin County remained at 22. Numbers in Union County were unchanged Saturday, August 22. They are 52 positive test results and zero deaths. All …
State and federal politicians write letters to Army Corps supporting development around Brookville Lake
From letters to the Army Corps of Engineers Explanation by John Estridge Explanation: For many years county commissioners from Franklin and Union counties and others from those communities have tried to get development around Brookville Lake. When Brookville Lake was created, the federal government took thousands of acres off the property tax rolls, reducing the …
When family disappoints
By Adrienne Greene Q: After all these years, my relationships with my siblings are still conditional and one-sided. How do I accept this truth yet continue to love them? A: Jesus said, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” (Mark 3:33, NASB.) He then went on to explain, “My mother and My brothers are these who …
UC resident David Fields is Out in the Country
FC girls golf playing excellent golf, defeat Rushville 170-232 Thursday, August 20
From a FCHS press release Franklin County girls golf team members are hitting on all cylinders. They soundly defeat visiting Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference foe Rushville 172-230 Thursday night, August 20, at Brook Hill Golf Course. Gracie Graf was medalist with a sterling 38. Three other Lady Wildcats had personal bests on the night. Those …