Broccoli Tater Tots

(Family Features) Heading to the classroom means opening doors to opportunities for educational and social growth, but to keep students at school day after day,…








Recent Deaths 8/9/22

Tamara J. Boughner, 56, of Franklin, died July 31, 2022. Charlotte “Lollie” Shaw Thrush, 86, of Brookville, died Aug. 7, 2022. Iona Marie Shockley, 94,…




VFW Commander-in-Chief Dies

VFW Headquarters, KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It is with great sorrow that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announces the passing of past VFW Commander-in-Chief…







Recent Deaths 8/8/22

Helen M. Anderson, 94, of Chippewa Township, died Aug. 5, 2022. Robert J. Bookwalter, 84, of Oil City, formerly of Rockland, died Aug. 6, 2022….












Recent Deaths 8/6/22

Ronald L. Carson, 82, of Franklin, died July 31, 2022. Richard “Dick” Hugh Green, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Franklin, died July 22, 2022. Robert…










Recent Deaths 8/4/22

Daniel J. Edinger, 65, of Emlenton, died Aug. 1, 2022. Terri L. Vorse, 67, of Seneca, died Aug. 2, 2022.   For complete obituaries, pick…



Pet of the Day 8/3/22

Florence, as beautiful as her namesake, came to us with her five babies, and she is retiring from motherhood and looking for her forever home…




National Night Out observed

From staff reports National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, was observed at various locations locally in Franklin,…






Recent Deaths 8/3/22

Samuel F. DeSanto, Jr., 87, of Leeper, died June 30, 2022. Jeffrey Lynn Harris, 57, of Clintonville, died July 30, 2022. Gerald B. “Bruce” Reed,…