Students from Center Grove Middle School recently spent the day at the Blue Heron Challenge Course in Franklin, learning team building and problem solving skills. This course provides unique learning experiences for people of all ages- from students to coworkers.
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Saw on the news this week that a local young man allegedly sexually assaulted a young woman in a high school bathroom. I was reminded once again that the old saying “Kids will be kids” just doesn’t apply anymore.   That saying only applies when kids track mud through the kitchen or sneak a peek...
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By Sherri Coner Eastburn Last Saturday night, I sat outside on the porch with my son and his sweet girlfriend- I was wearing pajamas, of course, since I hate clothes. I promise I never felt the first bug bite. Not for two days. On day three, however, I discovered 27 bites on both legs,...
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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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Climbing Mulch Mountain Sherri Coner Eastburn I’m not really sure why, at 50 years old, I haven’t yet developed the skill to duck when the Stupid Stick swings in my direction. No matter how I try, I can’t do things within reason. Gotta go big- that’s me- no matter what. And so, that explains why...
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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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By Sherri Coner Eastburn    Well, Well, Well. Fifty recently followed me to the beach (uninvited) and drove me pretty darn crazy.   Very frequently, she has an extremely bad attitude and beach week was no exception. “You can’t possibly be serious,” Fifty whispered in my ear as I bypassed my one-piece for the...
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By Sherri Coner Eastburn    Some of my friends get them religiously. They believe in them as passionately as they believe in a little bit of Botox and an assortment of Spanx.    I didn’t even know what they were talking about when they initially tossed the slang at me.    “Gotta get going,”...
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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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   Since I have so few skills of my own, I surround myself with people who have some sense. When I accidentally poison the farmer or injure myself from being so clumsy, for example, I grab my phone and press A. My friend Allison has no problem with puke, splinters, scrapes, stitches or blood....
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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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