By Adrienne Greene Dear Pastor, What does destruction, looting and “occupying” have to do with racial problems? It’s terrible to see such evil. A: Yes it is. Just as there are always bad-apples who spoil the bushel; demon spirits of destruction, looting, lawlessness and murder have mixed themselves into this important moment in American …
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Letter to the Fired Editor
Destroying History / Self Destruction For the past couple of weeks we have witnessed terrible examples of statues and monuments commemorating past leaders and events desecrated or destroyed by mobs, many of whom think they are delivering blows against white supremacy or advancing social justice while our hapless leaders sit idly by. These mobs are …
Franklin County Council talks about floating $1.1 million bond and not increase taxes
By John Estridge Franklin County Council wants to generate $1.1 million to purchase capital assets and not increase taxes. The way council’s financial advisors, Reedy Financial Group, plans to make the seemingly impossible happen is to reestablish a bond that is set to go off the books and float it to pay for some of …
Franklin County arrests from June 15 through June 21
Arrests Monday, June 15 Christopher G. Hunter, 29, South Third Street, Cambridge City, was arrested at Brookville on an out-of-county warrant hold by Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy A. Bowers. Wednesday, June 17 Jason A. James, 43, Meadow Lane, Mooresville, Indiana, was arrested at the Decatur County Jail for a court appearance by FCSO S. …
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Franklin County property damage accidents from 6-12-2020 to 6-21-2020
Accidents At 7:28 p.m., Friday, June 12, Melanie Nevels, Keeler Road, Brookville, was eastbound on St. Mary’s Road when the vehicle she was operating went off the south side of the road, hitting a culvert, causing her tire to blow out. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy John Roberts investigated. At 6:33 p.m. Monday, June 15, …
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Antibody testing comes to UC
By John Estridge It is believed antibodies from people who have survived COVID-19 are an important weapon for patients suffering from the virus’ ill effects. Testing is now available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in a trailer outside the Union County Health Department at the intersection of South and South Main streets in Liberty. Alvin Day, …
UC commissioners discuss very important ambulance, health insurance bids for contracts at Friday morning meeting, June 19
By John Estridge Two of the major expenditures for Union County are the ambulance and health insurance contracts. This year both are up for bid. Union County Council members discussed the unknown monetary factors of the new ambulance service and the health insurance contracts during their monthly meeting Thursday, June 18 while they were discussing …
Union County Council talks about increasing LOIT to offset increased costs
By John Estridge County councils in Indiana are going to have a very unenviable job this fall: They have to set 2021 budgets without really knowing how much costs are going to go up and how much revenue is going to go down. Much of this is caused by COVID-19 and the ensuing shut down, …
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Letter to the Fired Editor
Liberal Governed Cities: Where are the Adults? Like most Americans, a super majority I believe, I am appalled at the circumstances of George Floyd’s death and will defend with my life the right of citizens to protest. I also believe a super majority of Americans are appalled at the violence and destruction of property of …
Franklin County COVID-19 Task Force transitions to economic recovery
From the Franklin County COVID-19 Task Force released June 17, 2020 The Franklin County COVID-19 Task Force announced Wednesday, June 17, the transition to long-term economic recovery for the county. “COVID-19 has definitely not gone away,” said Franklin County Health Department Supervisor Angie Ruther, RN. “It is still crucial to take preventative measures such as …
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