Seventy Years Strong While National Little League was founded in 1939, it was 17 more years before Franklin started its own Little League program. Little League Baseball is the largest...

Hometown Hero Soft-spoken with a composed nature, Dr. Phillip Mirise moves about his office, seeing his patients and putting even those who are anxious at ease. His caring nature and...

Golden Commitment The month of February turns store shelves red. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Valentine cards offer quotes that celebrate enduring love, friendship and shared journeys. The focus on “falling...

Hometown Heroes Jack & Sharon McMahon One year ago, Franklin residents Jack and Sharon McMahon were vacationing in Florida when they received a call asking if they might be interested...

Take a Walk Down Memory Lane Traveling down memory lane often leads to reminiscing about long-gone local establishments. Foremost in our memories are those that involve the sense of taste...

Houseplants That Boost Wellness Winter temperatures drop, and it is not surprising that our moods sometimes follow. With shorter days, a lack of sunlight, and the inability to spend much...

When Jake Sappenfield was twenty-three years old, Bob Heuchan convinced him to co-chair the Good Cheer Fund of Johnson County. By age 30, he stepped up to be chairman and...

How Girl Scout Cookies Became a Century-Long Tradition of Leadership For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts have ensured the success of the iconic annual cookie sale by peddling their...

Historic Shack Holds Generations of Memories Writer & Photographer / Teena Catt Santa Claus has been coming to town for a lifetime. Memories are awakened each November when the Santa...

Gateway Services Offers Essential Transportation & Longstanding Fair Tradition A popular concession at the Johnson County Fair is the Gateway Services fresh-squeezed lemonade stand. More than 10,000 lemons and 200...