The ongoing mandatory use of face masks within local public schools won’t immediately change, but Superintendent of Education Chris Kent said he hopes to be able to address...

Franklin County High School and Midway Cemetery will present "Stories on the Hill" on Friday, Dec. 5.Cost is $20 per ticket, and tours will begin at 4 p.m. Those...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of FCHS are in territory the program has been in quite some time — reaching the third round of the Class...

The Town of Roxie will host a Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors citizens in the area starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.The event will run until all of the food is given out,...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateLast week, staff members at Family Medical Group wore red, white and blue in honor of Veteran's Day on Nov. 11. Staff...

A Franklin County centenarian has discovered that her ancestry traces back to renowned royalty,Annie Laura Kennedy (Eigenberger) Kallios, who will...

While last week's food drive for Heaven's Manna Food Pantry was a huge success, the local ministry is still in need of various items as the holidays approach.Officials with...

The Fall meeting of the Franklin County Forestry Association will be on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the fellowship hall of Bude Baptist Church, located at 235 Bude Baptist Rd. in...

The Homochitto Heritage Club, Inc. is sponsoring the annual Art for Youth Contest. All work must be original and created within the last 12 months by the student. Artwork...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateFranklin Friends of Veterans hosted a Veteran's Day program Tuesday morning at the Franklin County Courthouse. A...

The Franklin County 4-H Poultry Chain Show and Sale will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 on the courthouse lawn in Meadville.Approximately 45 production-type pullets...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateMeadville Convalescent Home is making a change with how it provides medical services for its residents at the end of this month, with...

The Fall meeting of the Franklin County Forestry Association will be on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the fellowship hall of Bude Baptist Church, located at 235 Bude Baptist Rd. in...

Bank of Franklin took top honors in the food drive for Heaven's Manna Food Pantry.Area businesses, churches and groups were encouraged to collect donations for the local...

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