FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — More than 300 bicyclists and walkers came together in Franklin Sunday to remember a man struck and killed while riding his bike last December. Matthew Paritz was a beloved local athlete, a husband, a father of two, and a deacon at Olive Branch Church. “He was just a good friend, he loved everybody, […]
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Interstate 81 in Franklin County reopens after multiple crashes
GREENCASTLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Interstate 81 in part of Franklin County has reopened after multiple crashes forced its closure. The highway was closed northbound at Exit 5 – Greencastle north to Exit 10 – Marion, according to 511PA. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now First responders were on […]
Franklin High School’s legacy is found in the stories of its graduates
Benjamin Franklin High School in Rochester graduated its first senior class in 1931. On June 29, 2024, it will graduate its last. Starting this coming school year, Franklin will become Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus. The new name recognizes Ramon Padilla, a pillar of Rochester’s Hispanic community who died in 2007, as well […]
Franklin County man killed while backing out of drug dealer’s driveway, police say
An argument over money connected to a drug deal precipitated a shooting that left a man dead in the middle of the street in a Franklin County neighborhood last weekend, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Anthony Henderson, 30, is charged with first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Lance Riley, 33, of St. […]
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Franklin man chases after children with knife, neighbor jumps into action
FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) — Home surveillance cameras on Norfleet Street caught a man chasing two children Wednesday while armed with a knife. Terrel Majette was on his front porch talking with his brother around 6 p.m., when suddenly, a little boy and girl came running towards them. “I was sitting on my steps here and […]
Franklin police equipped with devices that can save children, adults who are choking
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Officers with the Franklin Police Department (FPD) will soon have a new, life-saving tool at their disposal. The police department recently bought choking rescue devices that can help save children and/or adults. The LifeVac kit is equipped with a non-invasive suction rescue device that can save a life in the event […]
This alderperson in Franklin is resigning at the end of June. Find out who and why.
Franklin First District Ald. Ed Holpfer will resign at the end of June. Holpfer was first appointed to the seat during a special council meeting in August 2021. He replaced Mark Dandrea, who resigned in July 2021 after his wife accepted a job offer that meant they had to move. Holpfer was elected outright to […]
Franklin Avenue shooting injures man
Minneapolis police are searching for suspects after a finding a man with gunshot wounds Saturday. The Minneapolis Police Department said officers responded to a shooting on the 2100 block of E. Franklin Avenue about 11 a.m. and found a man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Emergency workers transported him to HCMC for treatment. So far, investigators […]
Air Quality Alert issued for Franklin and surrounding counties for Sunday
An air quality alert has been issued for Sunday in central Ohio. The alert will last from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. More: Heat wave to spike in Columbus, here’s what to expect According to the alert from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the levels of ozone in Delaware, Franklin, Licking and Fairfield counties […]
One released from hospital after explosion at Franklin County manufacturer
One of the three people injured in the explosion at Johnson Controls in Waynesboro earlier this week has been released from the hospital, according to company spokesperson Melissa Talbott. The incident, which was reported at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the manufacturing facility at 100 Cumberland Valley Avenue, is under investigation. No other updates are […]
Franklin Twp. man accused of taking sexually explicit photos of girl younger than 10
Jun. 12—A Franklin Twp. man facing multiple felony charges is accused of taking sexually explicit photos of a girl younger than 10 and later trying to delete the images. Conner Scott Burns, 25, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity during his Tuesday arraignment in Warren County Common Pleas Court on 21 counts of illegal […]