Opinion

Today, on Valentine’s Day, we talk of love and romance and all things Cupid. But it’s also Ash Wednesday, when we are reminded of the greatest love th...

Within the pages of each Franklin County Times, we tell a lot of stories. Some stories are positive, of new industries, stellar students and people wh...

Hi folks, Groundhog Day has just passed, Feb. 2. I sure hope the groundhog did not see his shadow in Frog Pond – or, for that matter, anywhere in Fran...

Last week I shared one of the big lessons God is showing me on my quest to live this year with intention. The reminder that my past doesn’t define me ...

During the past several months, our community has had several opportunities to be extremely proud of the students, teachers, and administrators at Rus...

At a time of political polarization, it was encouraging to learn that the Senate Banking Committee last month accomplished something rare: passing a b...

Hi folks, Recently I was reading a report on some of the best places in the South to live, raise a family and just enjoy the simple life that makes us...

My one word for 2018, intentional,  has been brewing in my heart and mind for the past six weeks or so. As I’ve planned for and prayed about the comin...

One of my favorite responsibilities for the Franklin County Times is choosing the Quote of the Week. Oh, I love interviewing and writing and page desi...

Hi folks, Sometimes it’s really difficult to come up with happy, positive stories, especially when the flu season is taking such a drastic toll and th...