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Articles from the July 12, 2023 edition


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  • The Value System

    Dale Anderson|Updated Jul 13, 2023

    I watched some of the Major League baseball draft live from Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday. It was interesting to see how many high school seniors were drafted. I’m sure that a fair amount of them will turn pro and learn more about playing baseball for a living and polish up their game at spring training facilities or at the Class A level around the country. There will be some who will begin their college careers in hopes of learning from some great coaches and facilities i...

  • Sheriff's Office: Remains those of 2019 homicide victim

    Abigail Beaton, Franklin Connection|Updated Jul 13, 2023

    CONNELL — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed July 11 that remains found six miles east of the city are those of a 2019 homicide victim. The remains of Estella Torres-Rodriguez, 52, were recovered between Connell and Kahlotus in a remote location, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Torres-Rodriguez was reported missing in 2019. Sheriff’s Office Cmdr. Marcus Connor said the remains will be returned to her family in the near future. Torres-Rodriguez was last seen March 28, 2019, and listed as missing the followi...