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Joanne Sottong – WRBI Radio

Brookville · Brookville

Joanne Sottong – WRBI Radio

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Joanne Harnishfeger-Sottong, age 72, of Brookville, passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at her residence. A daughter of Paul and Lawana Myers Harnishfeger, Joanne was born June 7, 1953, in Franklin County. Joanne was known for owning and operating Brookville’s first fast food restaurant, Arby’s. She was the past president and active member of the Franklin County Humane Society. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Brookvi…Read Article

Thomas C. Rasnick, 73, Brookville – WRBI Radio

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Thomas C. Rasnick, 73, Brookville – WRBI Radio

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Thomas C. Rasnick Sr., age 73, of Brookville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at The Waters of Batesville in Batesville, Indiana. Born January 21, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Grant & Emma (Meyer) Rasnick. On August 2, 1975 he and the former Janice Eileen Boertlein were united in marriage, and she preceded him in death on May 30, 2021. He was retired, having worked for the Railroad for most of his life. …Read Article

OA Celebrates Class of 2025 – WRBI Radio

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OA Celebrates Class of 2025 – WRBI Radio

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The Oldenburg Academy Class of 2025. (Provided Photo) (Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception proudly announces the graduation of the Class of 2025 — 39 exceptional young men and women who exemplify the school’s Franciscan Catholic, college preparatory mission. As 37 graduates pursue post-secondary education and two enlist in the United States Armed Forces, the Class of 2025 leaves Oldenburg Academy well-prepared for th…Read Article

Lecher Announces Bid for FC Sheriff – WRBI Radio

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Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Lecher. (Photo: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) (Franklin County, IN) – The next round of elections in Southeastern Indiana do not take place until next year, but a deputy has tossed his hat in the ring to run for Franklin County Sheriff. Oldenburg resident Brad Lecher has announced his candidacy to run as a Republican to succeed Sheriff Pete Cates, who is term-limited. Lecher has filed the proper paper…Franklin County, Indiana · Franklin County Read Article

Family shares art for 'a moment in time'

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It would be easy to see why a visitor to the Whitewater Valley Arts Association's current show might think several artists contributed. But the show features only the work of one: Sandy Hudson.Brookville · Brookville Read Article

Pickleball Swindler Liable for $47 Million – WRBI Radio

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(Brookville, IN) – Rodney Grubbs, the former owner of Pickleball Rocks in Brookville who swindled investors out of more than $47 million, is now on the hook for the debt, and creditors are free to pursue payment, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Grubb’s victims of his Ponzi-like scheme were from all over the country. Most of the $47 million is long gone. Grubbs was ordered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024 after he defaulted Brookville · Brookville Read Article

Cuts Affecting Preschool Voucher Program – WRBI Radio

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Franklin Co. GOP Caucus Elects Luers to Vacant County Council Seat – WRBI Radio

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(Brookville, IN) – Hamburg resident Bethany Luers was elected at a Franklin County Republican Party caucus to fill the County Council District 1 vacancy created last month when Mary Strong resigned. Luers beat out two other candidates for the position, and was immediately was sworn in by Franklin County Clerk and Republican Party Chair Neysa Raible. She represents Blooming Grove, Fairfield, Laurel, Metamora and Posey townships plus Salt Creek 1 aRepublican Party · Brookville Read Article

Claudia N. Hertel, 86, Brookville – WRBI Radio

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Claudia Nell Hertel, age 86, of Brookville, Indiana passed Friday, June 6, 2025 at Shawneespring of Harrison in Harrison, Ohio. Born August 22, 1938 in Brookville, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Robert & Sarah (Reese) Smith. On June 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to Melvin H. Hertel, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2021. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville. In her leisure time s…Brookville · Brookville Read Article

Franklin Co. Public Library District Announces Summer Reading Program – WRBI Radio

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(Brookville, IN) – “Color Your World Through Reading” is the theme of this year’s Franklin County Public Library District (FCPLD) Summer Reading Program. The kickoff is on June 19 at the Brookville Library from 12-3 p.m., and the program continues on June 20 from Noon to 3 at the Laurel Library. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, get a goodie bag and reading log, and enjoy some messy art, including tie-dye, sand art, and more. You’re asked tBrookville · Brookville Read Article

SR 252 In Franklin Co. Closed for Box Culvert Replacement Project – WRBI Radio

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(Franklin County, IN) – INDOT closed State Road 252 west of Scipio in eastern Franklin County on Wednesday to complete a box culvert replacement project. The closure is between Dickson and Drewersburg roads. 252 is expected to reopen in early August, weather permitting. The official detour route follows U.S. 52 to I-74 to Ohio 128 to State Road 252. INDOT says this project is part of a $1.7 million contract awarded to Morphey Construction in DeceFranklin County, Indiana · Franklin County Read Article

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