Keeping people and their pets together
By Christine Bryant
Staff Writer
A pet can make even the darkest days brighter.
Just ask Brian, who affectionately calls his three cats, Silver, Amber and Little...
Home value complaints made easier through auditor’s office
Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano announced the launch of two new initiatives that will make the Franklin County Board of Revision (BOR) complaint process...
Software upgrades needed for more public input
By Amanda Ensinger
Staff Writer
Prairie Township officials are looking into updating software so residents could more easily participate in virtual board meetings.
This issue was again...
Trustees turn down request for help in the finance department
By Amanda Ensinger
Staff Writer
Franklin Township Fiscal Officer Mary Rhinehart wants some help.
“I would like to ask the board to approve hiring another full-time staff...
Water and sewer rates to rise in Prairie Township
By Amanda Ensinger
Staff Writer
Water and sewer bills in Prairie Township will increase in 2021. The Prairie Township trustees recently announced they were informed that...
Trustees approve actions to benefit fire department
By Amanda Ensinger
Staff Writer
The Prairie Township board of trustees approved several pieces of legislation that will help the fire department.
Among the items approved at...
Spreading the warmth at East Franklin
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
Tinleigh Cobus says it is not in her nature to make people cry.
“I never want to be the reason for that...
Residents want their voices heard in Prairie Township
By Amanda Ensinger
Staff Writer
As many public meetings are held remotely, residents in Prairie Township are expressing frustration about asking questions. Recently, leadership in Prairie...
Columbus to use CARES funds to offer utility assistance
The city of Columbus is making additional funding from the 2020 federal Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act available for utility assistance grants...