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Health and Wellness Fair July 1

The Bude Community Foundation will host its Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday, July 1 at the Foundation Center located at 270 Main...

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Most popular flower — like it or not.

Good Gardening with Felder Rushing

It is a weird enough world without shaming or being shamed over how we garden or what we grow. While lecturing the other day at a multi-state...

Community Calendar 06-12-25

Tuesday, July 15Grief and Loss Support Group MeetingA Grief and Loss Support Group meeting will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 15 at Meadville Methodist Church, located...

Between the Book Ends 06-12-25

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe Summer Reading Program is underway, and we couldn't be more excited. Our theme this year is "Color Our...

Berrytown 06-12-25

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONNearly half of the year is gone. Time seems to be moving so fast. It's Monday, then Friday, then Monday again. It's hard to keep up...

10,000 Reasons 06-12-25

By Mary Alice Higgs"Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound… this looks like a job for Superman." The...

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Fig preserves — a true Southern staple.

Good Gardening with Felder Rushing 06-05-25

Fresh figs and 'maters right from the garden, among the most blissful culinary delights eve, are Southern gardeners' heaven on earth. But it has...

Community Calendar 06-05-25

Tuesday, June 10Grief and Loss Support Group MeetingA Grief and Loss Support Group meeting will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 10 at Meadville Methodist Church, located...

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCullough
Recent Story Time attendees decorate their own beehives as they
celebrated National Bee Day on May 20.

Between the Bookends at the Franklin County Public Library 06-05-25

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughAll eyes have turned to June. The Summer Reading Program is getting underway, and we couldn't be more excited. Our...

Berrytown News 06-05-25

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONWhere has the year gone? It is nearly July and I have seen some stores already putting out fall goods. It's too hot for that.Sympathy is extended to...

10,000 Reasons 06-05-25

By Mary Alice HiggsHas anyone ever done or said anything to hurt you or upset you? If you're being truthful, then the answer is yes. How did you respond? Did you lash back...

Community Calendar 05-29-25

June 1-3Oak Grove Methodist Church Homecoming and RevivalOak Grove Methodist Church will host its Annual Homecoming and Revival Services June 1-3. Homecoming services will...

Berrytown 05-29-25

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONMemorial Day has passed. It's such a special time as we reflect on those who gave their lives for our country. Sympathy is extended to the family of...

10,000 Reasons 05-29-25

By Mary Alice Higgs"Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Guide me safely through the night, wake me with the morning light. Amen." I know there is...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStaff at Franklin County Memorial Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week with a "Saddle Up" theme. Everyone showed...

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