An Editorial Opinion: Bryan K. Burton, 34, a former narcotics officer within the Franklin City Police has been under investigation by the Indiana State Police for several months and should be wrapping it up in the next few weeks. The report from the ISP will be provided to Johnson County Prosecutor Bradley Cooper who...
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An Editorial: During a recent interview with Craig Wells, the CEO of the FDC promised to be more “transparent” in the activities of the organization.  The FDC is totally sponsored by TIF tax money from Franklin properties. The question put to Wells is simple  enough: Where is the Money?  Part of the answer was, ...
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Council Members: Remember my telling you about the 85 trees cut at the east side fire station? It was revealed at the Tree Board meeting last week that a number of trees in the South St. buy-out areas have been marked as if for cutting. I went down there Wednesday morning, chatted with some...
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To the Editor      I encourage everyone to vote in the primary election on May 4.  I especially suggest that each person vote in the primary election of the political party whose candidates they are likely to support in the November general election.  There is at least one competitive election in the Democratic primary...
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Well, the weather is great, the Fire Chief is back from the Lake,  the CEO of the FDC is on a lark with the Rotary International in Holland, the Mayor is drumming up Manufacturers in China, so I will be reporting direct from the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama for the rest of the week/end.   If...
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Perhaps we should see what the Remenschneider & Associates organization has provided our fair city for the $134,807.27 they have been paid over the last year. 2010             $4,878.84 2009         $129,928.43 And, when someone answers the question by saying “well, it came from the TIF monies,” perhaps we should remind them TIF money is OUR TAX MONEY...
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I continue to be astounded by the “Reckless Disregard” exhibited by our locally elected and appointed officials when it comes to ignoring the wishes of the “affected people” they want to “rule over.” There exists an “elitist” attitude within these groups of people.  They believe they know what  is best for the community and...
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After careful consideration, and with the best interest of Franklin in mind, we feel that it is time to remove any element of personal bias from the situation. In order for our community to move forward, Chief Lynn and I will be requesting an external investigation be conducted by the Indiana State Police....
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I just returned from a meeting in Franklin hosted by the Central Indiana Regional Transit Authority.  They are working on a regional transit plan that will affect how we live and get around for the next half century.  Currently the plan shows a commuter rail line and bus service from Indy down to Greenwood,...
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 One of the most important civic events for our nation is fast approaching – the 2010 Census. In March, all Johnson County households will receive their 2010 Census form. As required by the U.S. Constitution, it is important that every household completes and mails back a form as soon as possible. Lack of participation...
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Residents of Franklin need to stop for a moment and take a harder look at the events unfolding within the Franklin Police Department and the Franklin Mayor’s Office. They need to read between the lines and ask a series of tough questions about Mayor Fred Paris’s involvement in protecting Franklin Police Officer Bryan...
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All the while there are a whole lot of great employees at work for the City of Franklin. Including 39 good and honest policemen, a great Parks Department, a very busy and productive Planning & Engineering Department, a busy Street Department in the process of upgrading itself and moving to a new...
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