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Franklin resident Dana Gindt and Greendale resident Joy Draginis-Zingales, joined by an entity called the Franklin Greendale Alliance, Inc, has filed a legal notice of injury and claim against the…
On Saturday, the Franklin Historical Society marked the city’s 70th year with a program titled “From Cabins to Condos.” As a bonus for attendees, all living former mayors, along with…
The Franklin Common Council on April 21st will be considering the creation of another tax-incremental district (TID) in an effort to lock-in plans by Yaskawa America to relocate their headquarters…
The Common Council meeting Tuesday kicks off a new 3-year chapter in city government. Mayor John Nelson and 3rd District Alderman Yousef Hasan both get sworn in for the second…
It is with much sadness to report that former Franklin Police Chief Rick Oliva passed away on April 14th. He served Franklin as its Police Chief for 18-and-a-half years, and…
Franklin can add an American Gladiator to its list of famous connections. Eric Bugenhagen, who was raised in Franklin and a 2006 graduate of Franklin High School, has been announced…
In a stunning development, a co-owner of Harry’s Ace Hardware discussed on a Franklin Today Facebook post that the business’s lease at Poth’s General might have to come to an…
County Executive David Crowley and Supervisor Steve F. Taylor was in Oak Creek today discussing the recent approval of 50 affordable homes to be built in the community. It’s the…
While Franklin approved the Poth’s General TID last week, Greendale is working on bigger plans for the former Boston Store at Southridge. In 2021, the Village bought the Boston Store…
Tonight’s Plan Commission meeting will in part begin discussions of a fresh Comprehensive Master Plan, something required by the state that serves as a guide for a community’s future land…