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 …
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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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The dead rising
By Adrienne Greene Dear Pastor, I know that the people dead in Christ will be called up first. When will the other dead people rise? A: The topic of death is on our minds lately. I’ve received numerous questions about Judgment Day and “the end” as we’ve tragically watched a global virus destroy our loved …
Mom is singing with the angels
By John Estridge Let me say up front that everyone’s mom is special. I know that. I understand that. My mom passed in her sleep in the early morning hours of June 10, 2020. And we believe she is still dead. I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but people who knew of mom will understand …
FC clerk’s office sets county record for final results amid pandemic and related challenges
By John Estridge For Franklin County Clerk Neysa Raible and her first deputy Ruth Rowlett, the 2020 Franklin County Primary Election was their third election since Raible took office Jan. 28, 2017. To say the election was difficult and unusual is downplaying the situation. There is an ongoing world-wide pandemic, the primary was delayed due …
Four killed in head-on collision on Nine Mile Road Sunday, June 7
ISP press release Union County – Sunday afternoon, June 7, just after 3:30 p.m. Indiana State Police troopers and Union County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to the 2700 block of Nine Mile Road for a report of a serious injury two-vehicle crash. Trooper Luke Tipton arrived to find two vehicles had hit head on, and …
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A virus column
I had my own dress rehearsal for the virus quarantine after the Events I Can No Longer Talk About But Always Do (EICNLTABAD). Of course, I did not know it was a dress rehearsal for this at that time. At the time, it just frustrated me because everyday seemed the same, and I didn’t seem …
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