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  • Five girls compete for title of Miss Connell

    Franklin Connection|Updated Aug 14, 2020

    CONNELL — Five girls are competing this year in the Miss Connell pageant. The contestants will be performing privately this evening, Friday, Aug. 14, in their attempt to represent the city and win scholarships. Constestants this year include Makayla DesMarias, Cheyenne Schwendimen, Sierra Pauley, Mackenzie Shattuck and Taylor Utecht. Contest officials said video of the permances will be available to the public in the coming weeks....

  • Connell businesses take over downtown streets

    Franklin Connection|Updated Aug 14, 2020

    CONNELL — It's a downtown block party, again. The city is blocking off downtown streets from Adams to Borah for an evening of outdoor shopping and dining. Streets close at 4 p.m.; the event begins at 5 p.m. Downtown roads are expected to reopen at about 9 p.m....

  • School supply giveaway today in Connell

    Franklin Connection|Updated Aug 14, 2020

    CONNELL — The Connell Church of the Nazarene is giving out school supplies today, Friday, Aug. 14. The giveway is from 1-3 p.m. by appointment only. In addition to school supplies, backpacks will be available for a cash donation of $2 or more. To make an appointment, call 509-234-9111....

  • Kahlotus students will be on campus

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Aug 14, 2020

    KAHLOTUS — The School Board voted unanimously Aug. 6 to reopen the school campus this fall despite concerns over the Wuhan coronavirus. Students will return to daily on-campus classes Aug. 31, the first day of the 2020-21 school year, the board decided. Students will have to wear masks and stay at least 6 feet apart. Parents not wanting to send their student to school will have an online public school education option. The decision is similar to neighboring district Washtucna, which is in Adams County. Students there will a...

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