Tim Brinker News Today

During the week of May 6, three people in Franklin County died of drug overdoses, according to Julie Hook, a local drug prevention advocate. While that fact may be shocking

Franklin County will implement a senior tax freeze program following Gov. Mike Parson’s expected signature on a bill approved by the state legislature this past session.

Franklin County is considering substantial upgrades to the audio-visual equipment in the commission chambers in the County Government Center.

State highway officials are downplaying a $12 million budget decrease for Highway 47 improvements between Washington and St. Clair.

Three weeks after putting off a vote on a request to vacate a road between properties with the same owner, Franklin County commissioners approved the request Tuesday, April 24.

To the Editor:

Franklin County is putting a request to vacate part of a road on hold after hearing about potential opposition.

The Brush Creek Sewer District and City of Pacific have agreed to a new wastewater service contract.

While still below pre-pandemic turnout, the largest percentage of Franklin County registered voters since 2019 showed up to the polls this week for an April municipal election that featured a

Heavy thunderstorms packing winds recorded at 70 mph blew through the Washington area Monday evening toppling trees, causing downed power lines, power outages and extensive property damage. Some county roads