Local News

(Oldenburg, IN) –  Oldenburg Academy is excited to announce Go Beyond 4.0, an innovative learning schedule designed to enhance the academic achievement, social responsibility, leadership, and personal and spiritual growth of our students. This transformative […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan VFW Post #6234 recently honored two students and a teacher. Milan High School students Shelby Williams and Bonnie Hoffrogge were awarded scholarships from the VFW as winners of the veterans organization’s […]

(Brookville, IN) – A recent United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report, ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship in Indiana, indicated that one in three households in Franklin and Ripley Counties […]

(Statewide) – Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including thousands of Hoosiers on Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for additional coverage through a Dual Special Needs Plan. It is important to shop around for a plan to best fit your […]

(Franklin County, IN) – INDOT has reopened State Road 1 over Little Duck Creek north of Brookville. The road was closed in early October to finish a box culvert replacement project. Crews will complete additional […]

(Westport, IN) – A new officer recently took the oath to serve and protect with the Westport Police Department. Kris Weisner has more than 36 years of law enforcement, and is retired from the Bartholomew […]

(St. Leon, IN) – After years of people clamoring for it, saying it’s a safety issue, a new traffic signal has been installed and is operating at the intersection of State Road 1 and Schuman […]

(Greensburg, IN) – A two-alarm fire destroyed a single-family home near Lake McCoy Monday morning. The initial call to the rented home at 4352 East Shady Lane went out around 10:15 am. Greensburg firefighters received […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Friday was the last day on the job at Ripley County EMS for Scott Huffman. He spent nearly 20 years with the life squad, with over half of that time as […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has awarded funding to 10 4-H or FFA programs around the state through its Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. One of the recipients is Franklin County 4-H and […]

(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of retired Deputy John Roberts. He began his career with the sheriff’s office in 2003 and retired in February of this year. […]