Local News

Five area fire departments responded to a blaze at Book Hill Golf Clubhouse, north of Brookville.  Franklin County Dispatch got a call in the noon hour Saturday, reporting a golf cart on fire under the deck.  Brookville […]

Batesville, In. — A study done by WalletHub says Cincinnati is the 28th best place in the country for “staycation.” Many vacationers either don’t want to fly or travel a great distance or cannot afford it, […]

  Sunman, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation will present the 2019 Annual Report to the Community on Tuesday, June 18 at the Sunman American Legion. The free-will donation event begins at 6 p.m. […]

Shelby County, In. — Last November, a young pit bull named Justice was found in Shelby County with severe chemical burns. Justice has spent the last several months recovering and will soon be looking for a […]

Oldenburg, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising encourages families to attend a local fair this summer. The dates for this summer’s fairs are as follows: Rush County: Saturday, June 22 through Saturday, June […]

Versailles, In. — On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or a salmon/trout stamp. On June 1, three Learn to Fish workshops will run from 9 a.m. to noon. […]

Dayton, Oh. — The global humanitarian organization, Operation Blessing International, has deployed its U.S. Disaster Relief Team and a convoy of equipment to the Dayton area to assist with relief efforts following a swarm of deadly […]

Cedar Grove, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation officials say U.S. 52 will close on or after Monday, June 3, weather permitting, between New Trenton and Cedar Grove for emergency slide correction work. INDOT contractor GeoStabilization […]

Batesville, In. — The “9th Annual Ride to Remember” will be held June 8 and 9 in honor of several fallen soldiers with local connections. Here is a list of fallen heroes: Army SGT Chad L. […]

Versailles, In. — Saturday, June 8 Professor Steve returns to the Tyson library with his amazing Space and Flight Show to kick off our Space-themed Summer explorers program. All ages are invited to learn about space […]

Brookville, In. — The First Financial Bank branch in Brookville will hold a “pet supply drive” in support of the Franklin County Humane Society from June 10 through 15. The following items are needed: Bleach Cat […]

West Harrison, In. — The Rockdale United Methodist Church invites the public to a performance by My Brother’s Keeper and pitch-in dinner Wednesday, June 5. Dinner begins at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:15 p.m. […]