This year’s July 4th celebration may have an added feature: drones. Mayor Phil Kramer is looking into finding a sponsor for a 15-minute lighted drone show to supplement the traditional fireworks display, he said at the March 9 Township Council budget hearing. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
Read More »Farmland Lease Extension, Snowplowing Contract Increase Approved By Township Council
The Township Council on February 24 took action on a lease for farming 225 acres of township-owned land and a contract for a snowplow operator. The Council voted to extend for an additional five years a farmland lease granted to Lawrence L. Terhune of Canal Road. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
Read More »Wedding Fees, Pet, And Convenience Center Ordinances Introduced By Township Council
Ordinances that expand who can conduct marriages, change the late date for pet registrations, and modify the fees and accepted materials for convenience center drop-offs were introduced by the Township Council at its February 24 meeting. The first ordinance, 4498-26, deals with fees and other matters related to the convenience center. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
Read More »Township Council Approves Contracts
The Township Council approved more than $400,000 in contracts for goods and services at the January 27 meeting. The contracts awarded were: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can …
Read More »Township Releases Final Status Update Of 2025 Road Resurfacing Program
The 2025 road resurfacing program has been completed. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – COMPLETED Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider …
Read More »Township Council Awards $1.7 Million In Contracts
Contracts totaling $1.7 million were approved by the Township Council at its October 28 meeting. The contracts awarded were: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that …
Read More »Township Council Awards $1M In Contracts
Contracts for goods and services worth more than $1 million were approved by the Township Council at its October 14 meeting. The contracts approved were: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. …
Read More »Street Resurfacing Program Updates
The following are the latest updates in the Township’s 2025 street resurfacing program: Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – COMPLETED Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that …
Read More »Township Road Resurfacing Program Update
Following is an update on the Township’s 2025 road resurfacing program. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – Contractor working on concrete work. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do …
Read More »Township Council Purchases $2.9M In Goods And Services
Nearly $2.9 million in contracts for various goods and services were awarded August 12 by the Township Council. Approved by the Council was: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we …
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