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Articles from the November 24, 2020 edition


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  • There's still a lot to be thankful for

    Updated Dec 6, 2020

    Yes, Gov. Jay Inslee has issued new orders shutting down your favorite gym and movie theater, and limiting service at your favorite diner or watering hole. Yes, you’re directed to wear a mask when you go in public. And yes, there’s another run on toilet paper and paper towels (in some parts of our state). But it’s Thanksgiving. It’s time to count your blessings. You’re in America. You live in the greatest, most prosperous country the world has ever known. You have housing opportunities, electricity, running water and emplo...

  • Franklin County certifies election results

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Nov 24, 2020
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    PASCO — The Franklin County Canvassing Board rejected several ballots since the Nov. 3 general election en route to certifying the final tally today, Nov. 24. Following a meeting of the board — comprising Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton, Franklin County Commission Chairman Robert "Bob" Koch and Franklin County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jen Johnson, who was sitting in on behalf of Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Sean Sant — a reconciliation form showed: • 5 decease...

  • Basin City toy drive kicks off

    Franklin Connection|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    BASIN CITY — The community has launched its annual toy drive to help indigent local families with children through the Christmas season. A collection box for “gently used” toys is located at Farm and Home Hardware, 50 N. Canal Blvd. Donations may be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The store is closed Sunday. Toys will be donated to the local food bank for distribution this Christmas....