Opinion

Hi folks, The Pioneer Day held at Sloss Lake certainly was a great success. Ms. Chris Ozbirn has a way of putting together events that always draw a l...

Some of the greatest treasures of Franklin County are the community festivals that recur each year. In the coming months our communities will turn out...

Hi folks, The year 2018 is half over. It seems that just a few days ago we were celebrating New Year’s Day, reminding every reader of Homefolks U.S.A....

In our online poll this week, we asked readers whether they will be spending time on Bear Creek Lakes this summer. The results were mixed, but several...

Hi folks, All of us look at Memorial Day as the first holiday of the summer season, and this is true – but it really means so much more. This year I h...

As someone who has been enthralled by the arts from a young age and who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, I can attest to the importance of the field....

Dear Class of 2018: I want to congratulate you on your significant accomplishment. As you prepare to move on to the next phase of life, I hope the har...

It's hard to believe another school year is coming to a close. It's always a bittersweet time as we reflect on the past year's worth of memories and e...

Hi folks, Recently I read an article that stated how a person should live life today. Sixteen suggestions were made, and while most were very good, on...

One of the greatest pleasures I get in covering sports for the Franklin County Times is getting to know the student-athletes I cover from year to year...