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Members of Team Barnabas won first place for the fourth time in six
years during the July 4 Watermelon Classic were (front row) Joya
Phillips and Brooke-Ellen Wallace; (second row) Jonah Barnhard, Will
Porter, Gauge Montgomery and Cody Wallace; and (third row) Carl Bryant,
Nathan Draut, Vince Woodcock, Duanne Poole, Harold Poole and Christy
Barber. Not pictured are team members Chase Spring, Donovan Hurst, Anne
Marie Obilade, Sewindia Scott, Gary Heim and Allan Carter.

Team Barnabas wins Watermelon Classic

Team Barnabas won first place overall for the fourth time in six years during the July 4 Watermelon Classic.The event is the largest 5K event in...

State Tournament Action

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 10U and 12U all-star baseball teams representing Franklin County competed in the DYB State Tournaments this...

FCSD to operate with $16M budget

With the new fiscal year having started on July 1, the Franklin County School District is projected to work with a budget that is slightly less than the previous fiscal...

Meadville taking bids on water system improvements project

The Town of Meadville is accepting bids for Contract No. 2 in its Water System Improvements project.Bids will be received, opened and read aloud starting at 10 a.m....

Tickets still availavbe for Jeffus raffles

A pair of raffles are being conducted to help a local youth with medical expenses.A special raffle for a guitar signed by Clay Walker is taking place to benefit Aiden...

Walk-in immunization clinic July 24

With the school year rapidly approaching, the Franklin County Health Department will host a special Walk-In Clinic for school immunizations on Thursday, July 24.Parents can...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Most used tools.

Good Gardening with Felder Rushing 07-17-25

Someone asked what garden tools I would recommend for a beginner, and it gave me pause. Not one to accumulate or hold onto unnecessary stuff, every...

Extension Programs

The Franklin County Extension Service has been busy with various children's activities. A day camp recently taught young campers about sewing,...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCullough
The new dividers for the easy book section of the library that can help young patrons
find and locate their favorite author's by last name.

Between the Book Ends 07-17-25

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughIt may seem like we're taking a break at the library since programming is on hold. I assure you we are using the...

Paper to be delayed due to press breakdown

Due to a breakdown with the printing press last night, the July 10 edition of The Franklin Advocate will be delayed."We do apologize for any...

Nine complete swimming safety program

The Ase' Extraordinary Kids Camp hosted its first Beginner Swimming Camp June 23-27 at The Rose House on Main Street in Meadville. The...

Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday to help families purchase school supplies and school clothing will be from Friday-Sunday this year.During the holiday, sales tax is not due on...

Meeting Attended

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateNew Bude Mayor Elvia Brown (center) recognized Officer Everett Marshall and Police Chief Reginald Cain during the...

Parents urged to fill out free, reduced meals application

Parents of students in the Franklin County School District are being urged to fill out applications for free and reduced meals.Parents must fill out a new online...

Meadville Swearing In

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateMeadville Swearing InJudge Bill Halford swore in newly electied officials for the Town of Meadville last week....

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