Compiled by John Estridge Possession of a syringe Samantha Conn pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 18 months in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with nine months suspended to probation. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. She was placed …
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Nebraska-based firm announces plans to acquire ETC
From globenewswire.com Blair, Nebraska, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 11,500+-mile fiber network touching 11 states, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (ETC), an innovative Southeastern Indiana-based provider. “ETC is a well-run company with an impressive history and …
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County resident told by Feds and state agencies to stop maintaining road to his house
By John Estridge Sometimes it is confusing what the various governmental entities do. Apparently, even U.S. senators get confused. County resident Richard Bishop addressed the Franklin County Council members Tuesday night, June 23, even though they can do nothing about his problem. Bishop was there because he said he was dutifully following the instructions from …
COVID-19 one of the reasons FC sheriff needs more money
By John Estridge COVID-19 has negatively affected many different aspects of life in 2020. Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates told Franklin County Council members about how it has negatively affected his budget, and why he now needs an additional appropriation into his budget. Council tabled Cates’ additional appropriation request at the May meeting so he …
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National rage of racism
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 …
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, …