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Historic Main Street home to house library’s Local History and Genealogy Department  

(Brookville, IN)—The Franklin County Public Library District recently purchased the home of John Newman, located at 912 Main Street. This historic, two-story brick building will eventually house the library’s Local History and Genealogy Department, as the need for additional space has become more prevalent. “Under Julie Schlesselman’s leadership, our Local History and Genealogy Department has grown both in reputation and in volume,” said FCPLD Director, Susan Knight. “Our community has…

Painting the County

A Franklin County favored tradition, the Plein Air Paint Out, is returning the weekend of Oct. 20-22.