Pilgrim's Progress announces plans for $70 million pet food ingredient plant near Carnesville
CARNESVILLE – “The new plant will create 90 permanent, good-paying jobs in Franklin County,… Premium Content is available to subscribers only.Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
SPLOST to fund barn for more ag projects
CARNESVILLE – Franklin County is known for its family farms and FFA and agriculture programs.
Briefs: Feb. 25
Woman secures $200K settlement LEXINGTON, Ky. — An Indiana woman who gave birth alone in a Kentucky jail will receive $200,000 settlement after arguing that correction staffers were deliberately indifferent to her medical needs, according to a news report.
North Country health teams to hold large COVID vaccine clinic
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - Two North Country health teams are working together to hold a large COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Most Bexley students will return to full-time in-person classes March 22
The Bexley City Schools plan to return to full in-person classes March 22.
Editorial: Monday Shorts — Mystery angel, veterans and school partnership
Here are some brief thoughts on recent happenings in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region.Who is that mystery angel?
Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Plans to Build Plant in Franklin County
Poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation said today they plan to build a $70-million rendering plant in Carnesville.Company officials say plans are to build the plant on a sight off Exit 164 along I-85.
Franklin BOC Looking at Ways to Raise Safety and Emergency Personnel Salaries
Franklin County is losing trained safety and emergency personnel to other counties where they can make more money.
Looking Back: Franklin County’s history February 25th
Take a look back at Franklin County’s history through news and photos that appeared in local newspapers 25, 50, and 100 years ago on February 25th.
Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Arrested on Child Porn Charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVN)--A Deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is now on the other side of the law, arrested for possession of child pornography.
Ohio deputy facing child pornography charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County deputy who works in the county jail has surrendered to federal authorities after being accused of receiving child pornography.
Franklin County officials emphasize water safety
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Franklin County lost a person many in the community described as beloved.Volunteer firefighter Brian Smith drowned last August trying to save someone else’s life.
Two arrested in Franklin County drug bust
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Over the last few days, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office have made two significant meth arrests.They say one was a drug trafficker deputies have been trying to catch for a while.
Real estate company welcomes Luke Schmidt
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate welcomed realtor Luke Schmidt to the team.Schmidt has been a sales professional in the Franklin County area for more than 25 years, and said he is excited to turn his extensive experience toward real estate.
Officials: $23,000 Raised for Homeless Relief Fund
Since the weekend of Feb. 6, the Franklin County Community Resource Board has raised $23,491 for its warming center program, which funds hotel rooms for Franklin County residents without a safe place to stay the night during winter.
Man arrested in Franklin County AMBER Alert facing multiple charges
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WSYX) — William Hannah was arrested late Tuesday night following an hours-long AMBER Alert.He is accused of abducting 1-year-old Soull Minnehan.He is now safe and back home with his family.
Franklin County's COVID numbers encouraging
The latest coronavirus statistics from the Franklin County Health Department are encouraging — the number of new cases is falling while the number of residents being vaccinated against the virus continues to rise.FCHD announced seven new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
First Student Bus Driver Faces Criminal Charges For Alleged Child Abuse Of Student
Attorney: Child Was Abused Over 200 Times A First Student bus driver is facing multiple criminal charges and will appear alongside his attorneys in a Franklin County courtroom on Wednesday, March 3.
FC experiences 84th coronavirus death
Franklin County has now had 84 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.There have been 14 reported COVID-19 deaths in Franklin County so far in February.
Paul Smith’s officials say isolation key to low COVID counts
PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. (WCAX) - A small Adirondack college is still beating the odds, only seeing one COVID case since it opened back up in person last fall.