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Wrapping up Christmas
By Sherri Coner If you are all thumbs when it’s time to wrap gifts, especially the ones that won’t fit in gift bags, Keeley Alexander, 13, will happily come to your rescue. Although she wraps […]
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Franklin College appoints 4 to Board of Trustees
By Franklin College staff Four individuals, including three alumni, were recently elected to the Franklin College Board of Trustees. They will engage with the full board in establishing policy and guiding strategic efforts to ensure […]
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A triple threat on the track
By Sherri Coner Making local history Earlier this month, Kacen and Kyler Hendrickson, sons of Chris and Shelby Hendrickson of Franklin, made history at New Castle Motorsports Park as the first brothers to win championships […]
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Leaving the pink behind and finding their happy place
By Sherri Coner It all began with Karen. Because of this young woman’s beautiful spirit and her love for life, the Karen Wellington Foundation continues to keep alive Karen’s passion for chasing and embracing pure […]
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A local history maker
By Sherri Coner Brooks Bemis of Center Grove has the biology and chemistry skills along with the patience and creativity necessary to create whiskey and gin. As an extra bonus, this Center Grove High School […]
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Franklin College to host high school art competition
By Preston Bertram The Franklin College Art Department is hosting its second annual high school art competition. The event invites high school artists from across the state to gather and compete for cash prizes at […]
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The magic in reading
By Nicole Davis Children who want to have a picture taken with Curious George or read a story alongside Pete the Cat may be in luck. Imagination Library Johnson County will soon host its second […]
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Overcoming the odds
By Todd Travis Twenty years ago, if a researcher was looking for normal breast tissue to compare with abnormal samples, they would have been out of luck. In fact, 18 years ago at a conference […]
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ICON of the Month: Les Tabeling
By Sherri Coner If you are a dog lover but you don’t know Les Tabeling, it’s safe to say your dog definitely knows and happily nuzzles this guy at every opportunity. On pretty mornings, Tabeling […]
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‘Happiness Falls’
By Stefanie Davis “Happiness Falls” by Angie Kim is a deep, thought-provoking mystery that covers many topics, from racism and ableism to family secrets. College student Mia is adjusting to living at home during quarantine. […]