Ryan Trares News Today

Holiday light displays offer safely distanced family fun The nights around Johnson County have burst into illumination. Thousands upon thousands of twinkling bulbs light up the landscape. Strands line roadways, cover trees and are shaped into cones, arches and all kinds of other shapes. Familiar icons of the holiday season — Santa, snowmen, even the Grinch — greet passersby who come to gawk. In a year when so much is different, the excitement of a good holiday light show can’t be taken aw...

RFD Franklin creates gift baskets starring local goodies 12/10/20 2:42 PM The eateries, boutiques and attractions in downtown Franklin have made it a destination for visitors from all over the region. But like small businesses all over the country, they are struggling, particularly as they deal with a dampened and unusual holiday season. Without support, the very businesses that make small communities such as Franklin special will disappear. “Shop local first, so local lasts. There are all ki...