"Jenna McConnell was located this morning," said Franklin County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jason Lovins May 15 just before noon. "She is safe.

Publisher’s memo:

Publisher’s memo:

"Just tell the truth," my former esteemed editor Bryan Helvie would beg me when I was writing a difficult story.

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is seeking people who are fully recovered from COVID-19 who may be able to donate plasma to help local patients who are critically ill with COVID-19 infections.

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is seeking people who are fully recovered from COVID-19 who may be able to donate plasma to help local patients who are critically ill with COVID-19 infections.

My name is Victory, I stand strong and tall. My name is Victory, I represent us all.

Preliminary results from a scientific study aimed at measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus in Indiana show a general population prevalence of about 2.8% of the state’s population.

Preliminary results from a scientific study aimed at measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus in Indiana show a general population prevalence of about 2.8% of the state’s population.

Batesville Middle School seventh-grade advanced language arts students wrote about a typical day during the stay-at-home order under the direction of teacher Lisa Barnett.

Batesville Middle School seventh-grade advanced language arts students wrote about a typical day during the stay-at-home order under the direction of teacher Lisa Barnett.

Kids Discovery Factory leaders are distributing Art and Engineering Kits to families in need throughout southeastern Indiana, reports executive director Amber McGuire.

A dream came true recently for Jason and Christy Brelage when the adoption of three children they had been fostering was finalized May 1.

A dream came true recently for Jason and Christy Brelage when the adoption of three children they had been fostering was finalized May 1.

Jason Wintz, a 2007 Batesville High School graduate, is part of a team at a Reno, Nevada, company that is manufacturing ventilators due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Jason Wintz, a 2007 Batesville High School graduate, is part of a team at a Reno, Nevada, company that is manufacturing ventilators due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Angela Schoenung, West Harrison, describes herself as “dependable, driven and adaptable.”

Angela Schoenung, West Harrison, describes herself as “dependable, driven and adaptable.”

Drive-thru food distribution continues at the Batesville Food Pantry, reports co-coordinator Anne Baran.

Drive-thru food distribution continues at the Batesville Food Pantry, reports co-coordinator Anne Baran.

The Batesville City Council met virtually May 11.

The Batesville City Council met virtually May 11.

Sunman Town Council members gathered May 7 for a meeting that was livestreamed on Facebook. It may be viewed at https://townofsunman.com/council-meetings/livestream/ (use headphones).

Sophie Wesseler’s advice for freshmen is “be open. Try new things — now’s the time. When you find good people, stick with them. Spend time with your family because you’ll only be home with them for a bit longer. And support your friends. High school can be rough and we as teens can be random…

Lucas Wilson is analytical, likes to see the big picture and takes pleasure in simple things.

Even though she normally works 40-hour weeks, Maddie Lambert says, “During our COVID-19 emergency plan, I work an 84-hour week on night shift, have one week off and one week on call.”

The Franklin County Health Department announced May 11 receiving two new positive adult COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total number to 109, according to a Franklin County COVID-19 Task Force news release.

• Barbers prepare for waves of shaggy-headed customers.