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In 1754, the famous political cartoon “Join or Die” was first published by Benjamin Franklin in the Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper.
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Franklin neighbors push back on plan to turn historic Riverview House into luxury hotel
Franklin neighbors near the historic Riverview House are opposing a proposed luxury hotel project, citing traffic, congestion and concerns about neighborhood character.
Swainston, Steele face off for Franklin County District 2 seat
PRESTON — Longtime incumbent county commissioner Robert Swainston and candidate R. Joe Steele are running for Franklin County’s District 2 commission seat in the upcoming primary election. EastIdahoNews....
City councilman and incumbant commissioner vie for Franklin County District 1 commission seat
PRESTON: Preston City Councilman Brent Dodge and incumbent Franklin County Commissioner Zan Bowles are running for the county’s District 1 commission seat in the upcoming primary election. Both men are Rep...
Former Ohio deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in 2020 OIS
Jason Meade, who retired from the Franklin County Sheriff's Department in 2021, was convicted of reckless homicide in his second trial, while the murder charge ended in a mistrial
Shawnee student wins Walter Scholastic award
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Educational Service Center Association recently recognized Ohio’s top students from across the state during the 36th annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program in Columbus.
Franklin County tornado leaves family trapped and searching for shelter
A tornado struck Franklin County, destroying homes and trapping a woman under debris for hours, while emergency officials report no fatalities.
Baseball: Young Ross squad shows promise in road victory over Franklin
FRANKLIN — Accustomed to accruing immediate and bountiful gains, Brad Voegele has shifted his strategy to stockpiling investment capital this spring as the head baseball coach at Ross High School.
How Tennessee Republicans’ new congressional maps could change which candidates you vote for this fall
The new maps would have voters in Franklin sharing a congressperson with voters in downtown Memphis.
Franklin, Humane Association trying to clean up the cat population
The city of Franklin and the Humane Association of Warren County are recruiting residents to take care of a growing problem in the city.
EPA hosts data center public hearing in southeastern Ohio
Google’s proposed data center in Franklin Furnace would be a $1 billion investment, but neighbors worry there’s nothing to gain.
Library news, week of May 4, 2026
Franklin Street Sleuths will hold their monthly mystery book discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 7 at the North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library, 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre. This month, we will dis...
Four sailors from doomed Franklin expedition identified through DNA
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have identified the remains of four more crew members of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage.
Franklin City Schools income tax failing in early voting
Franklin City Schools may be facing an even tougher road ahead. The district’s 1%, 10-year-limit traditional income tax is failing with 71.97% of voters saying no according to early results
Franklin police arrest 2 for separate reported thefts totaling over $16K
The Franklin Police Department made two arrests recently for two reported separate thefts totaling more than $16,000.
Franklin police issue warning after senior water gun game leads to arrest
It started as a call for a naked person with a gun. It ended as a water gun game warning from Franklin police.
What's 'Paranoia'? Franklin Police and Oak Creek senior explain game that is causing panic
Franklin police thought they were responding to a man with a gun — it turned out to be high school seniors playing a water gun game.
Costco Prepares to Break Ground on First Location in Milwaukee County
FRANKLIN, WI., (May 4, 2026) – Following the purchase of the 20-acre land previously owned by Northwestern Mutual, Costco plans to break ground at the 164,000 sq. ft. Franklin retail space located at 2710...
Franklin police make arrest connected to 'Paranoia' game incidents
Franklin police say one person was arrested this morning in connection with one of several incidents that they believe were part of the "Paranoia" game.
Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman Reminded Voters That The GOP Is A Disaster
We are now seeing a recurrent and consistent pattern. Republican presidents are a disaster and the Democrats are required to clean up their messes.
Franklin County man going to prison for kidnapping, willful injury, domestic abuse
Florida law enforcement and independent fact‑checkers confirmed a viral dolphin kidnapping social media story is fiction.
Helena-West Helena’s ex-mayor appealing his removal, setting up landmark Arkansas Supreme Court case
Last summer, Christopher Franklin's tenure as mayor of Helena-West Helena came to an end in the Phillips County courthouse.
Franklin schools staff member arrested for having deadly weapon on school grounds
Franklin City Schools staff member Jessica Hodges, 33, was arrested and charged with a felony count of having a deadly weapon in a school area.
Franklin police searching for more victims after man accused of rape in Williamson CountyEric Van Der Hoorn...
Franklin police searching for more victims after man accused of rape in Williamson CountyEric Van Der Hoorn is jailed on a $1.5 million bond.