News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
CANDIDATE FILING FOR SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE Neysa R. Raible, Franklin Circuit Court clerk, advises that July 22, is the first day that an individual may file a petition of nomination and consent for a school board member. Friday, August 21, by NOON, is the deadline to file a petition for a school board office for …
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By John Estridge Most of the 2020 ballot is ready to go. There are a few holes like who is running for president, which might bring a little interest this year. And school board candidates’ sign up begins next Wednesday, July 15, and lasts until Friday, August 21. Locally, the Franklin County Democratic Party added …
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Police officers in Franklin County had little time to enjoy the holiday as they made 18 arrests over the July 4 holiday weekend. Among those arrests and more are: July 1 Kelly J. Brewer, 43, Connersville, was arrested at 3:36 p.m., at the Franklin County Security Center by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department R. Gordon on …
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By John Estridge Franklin County Community School Corporation parents and guardians are going to have two options for their children in going back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Schools closed in March for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent nation-wide shutdown. Students were taught at home …
Your Kids Are Liberals? It Is Your Fault The rioting, destruction, “cancellation” and defund police movement running rampant in many of our cities right now is more than anything the obvious proof of the failure of education. These ignorant youths for the most part have no idea they are destroying the most successful representative republic …
Indiana Department of Natural Resources press release Starting today, hunters can apply online for state park deer management draw hunts at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. The online method is the only way to apply. Applicants must possess any valid license to take a deer in Indiana at the time of the application, not including apprentice licenses. Applicants must be …
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By John Estridge Franklin County Commissioners approved a contract to resurface two county roads, and talked about the need to secure funds to get more Community Crossings Matching Grant money in the future. However, everything may be for naught as the state is putting a hiatus on the very popular program due to reduced revenue …
By John Estridge About 100 people showed up on a hot, humid Independence Day on the Franklin County Courthouse lawn under a relentless sun to give honor to police, first responders, Veterans and military personnel. Starting at noon people waved flags, held handmade signs and shouted. Many of those going by honked their horns or …