Mayors Celebrate Franklin’s 70th Year as a City
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…
Yaskawa HQ Relocation Prompts TID Discussion
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…
Fresh Faces Join Council as Commission Appointments are Made
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…
Remembering Former Franklin Police Chief Rick Oliva
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 Native Competing in New Prime Series
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…
Harry’s Future at Poth’s in Question
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…
Franklin’s Comprehensive Master Plan Update Kicking Off
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…
Poth’s General TID gets Council Approval
By a 3-2 vote, the Franklin Common Council approved and created the new TID #10, more commonly known as Poth’s General. This will redevelop the aging Orchard View strip mall…