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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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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FRANKLIN Ind. - "After over 20 years of service to Johnson County, Probation Officer Resigns" Press Release Inside.
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Letter to Editor  Insurer adds a twist Health insurer WellPoint just raised its rates by 39% for some individual policyholers.  WellPoint’s profits were $4.7 billion in 2009.  When asked to comment about their recent rise in premiums, the company explained: As rates go up and people can’t afford their insurance premiums, the pool of...
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We need your help! Our friends at the ASPCA are working with a shelter in Mississippi that needs to place approximately 300 dogs and 50 cats immediately.  The dogs are mostly medium to large mixed breeds that were kept in outside runs or in crates indoors.  All animals will be medically triaged and issued...
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Does Franklin still have a Street Dept.? The two photos I sent you were taken today 1/25/2010 on West King Street. This Brush was set out by the homeowner on 12/19/2009. He called the Franklin Street Dept. a couple of days later to scedule a pickup. Now it is almost 6 weeks later and...
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On Monday Dec 14 a letter was published regarding the mayor's decision to out source the ambulance service. This letter was signed "a taxpayer". I think people who offer their opinions for others to read should be required to sign the letters so we know the "vested- if any" interest this person may...
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In response to the recent executive decision to replace the city’s ambulances with a private service: The mayor stated in an article on 12/11/09 (I’ll paraphrase) that the ambulances were costing too much money to operate. This, for me, raises a question. If there isn’t any profit to be made in Franklin with regard...
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