Submitted | Franklin AdvocateLocal firefighters responded to separate vehicle fires on Monday. A vehicle at Sullivan's Kitchen was extinguished by...

Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe town of Meadville will operate with a $724,313 for the new fiscal year that begins on Thursday, Oct. 1.Board of Aldermen members adopted its...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsHeavy storms rolled through Franklin County on Tuesday, Sept. 22, causing various amounts of damage. In Bude, a...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateElizabeth Wall Tennison with Enhabit Hospice stopped by Meadville Convalescent Center last week to provide an art...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith its second straight district title under its belt, Franklin County High School's volleyball team is turning its...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateFranklin County High School opens play in District 7-3A Friday night when the Bulldogs travel to Crystal Springs for...

The Bulldogs of Franklin County High School closed out the non-district portion of its 2027 season with a 48-27 loss to Magee last week.FCHS fell...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe First Priority team led the See You at the Pole prayer event and worship rally at First Baptist Church on...

The following candidates will be on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 Midterm Elections. Absentee voting is continuing Monday-Friday at the Circuit Clerk's Office during...

Master Duane M. Simpson was formally promoted from his 4th Degree to his 5th Degree Black Belt (5th Dan) in Hapiko during the 63rd United...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateJame Smith Falvey and her volunteers from Compassus provided a fall activity for residents at Meadville Convalescent...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateEducation Prep 2 students at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center are back in full swing at the Franklin...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeachers at Franklin County Lower Elementary School understood and fully embraced the assignment to honor Dolly Parton...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Bude Fire Department would like to thank Milwaukee Tool of Jackson for its generous donation of two Sawzalls,...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTrafficking and exploitation of children is seldom the way it is portrayed in Hollywood — often being much more...