EXPLAINING THE NUMBERS – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker explained various aspects of the budget prior to its final adoption at the May 26 Township Council meeting. The Township Council on May 26 approved the $75.3 million spending plan for 2026 that raises the average homeowner’s municipal portion property tax by $74. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Here is the latest update from the 2026 Street Resurfacing Program: Sterling Rd Area Resurfacing – Bid Awarded 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 …
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BY THE NUMBERS – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker reviews the proposed 2026 municipal budget at the April 28 Township Council meeting. The average Franklin Township homeowner will pay $74.26 more in municipal taxes this year under a $75.3 million budget introduced by the Township Council on April 28. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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Capital wish lists from various township departments were presented to the Township Council on March 17 at the second of two budget meetings. 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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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