WHAT'S GOING ON?
UPDATE
NORTH FRANKLIN NEWS - ISSUE 7 - AUG 29, 2025
- We publish up to 1-2 Text Messages like this each month.
- A service of the Greater Connell Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Chamber members can add info to these announcements free of charge.
Thanks for signing up!
The purpose of this North Franklin News system is to let you know what's going on in the community.
Messages up to 1-2 times a month direct to your phone, without requiring you to be on any form of social media or needing to log in to something.
Each issue will be different and we will continue to improve the format and content as we go forward.
If it looks similar to various social feeds, that is intentional. There is also submitted content and links to other local sources.
We have curated the feed with the most relevant and requested content in an easy-to-digest arrangement.
Thanks again!
SOCCER / FLAG REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON
- SOCCER closes Friday, August 29.
- FLAG FOOTBALL closes Monday, September 1.
- JR CHEER registration closed.
- TACKLE FOOTBALL registration closed.
MORE INFO....
City Council Agenda
September 3, 2025
Franklin Co. Fire Dist. 1
Franklin County Graphic
NFSD Transportation
NOW HIRING
Freakier Friday
Sunset Theatre 7:30pm Freakier Friday [PG]. Message us to reserve recliners!
Free Magic Show ~ Sept 4
Paisley's Parties
Kick off Fall Festival with magic and fun for all ages Thursday, September 4 @ 6pm
Mid-Columbia Library
Saturday September 6th.
It's almost Fall Festival.
Wristbands are:
Cash: $25 or two for $40
Credit: $26 or two for $42
LOCAL NEWS · LOCAL SOURCES
![8fd667_d754397d27f14446bccabd8ae0da48b0~mv2[1]](https://i0.wp.com/www.connellwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8fd667_d754397d27f14446bccabd8ae0da48b0mv21.jpg?ssl=1)
Connell Corteva Plant (Pioneer)Celebrates 40 years
Connell’s Corteva Seed Plant celebrated its 40th anniversary on August 5, gathering community members and employees for a day of recognition, storytelling, and a tour. The plant, which opened in 1985, emphasizes research and development in collaboration with local growers and has grown significantly over the years.
![8fd667_9b2ce72cc3d448b19d05df7ae422e19c~mv2[1]](https://i0.wp.com/www.connellwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/8fd667_9b2ce72cc3d448b19d05df7ae422e19cmv21.jpg?ssl=1)
Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods opens new store
The new Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods store opened on June 11, 2025, in Connell, welcoming customers with a patriotic exterior and an expansive interior featuring various departments. Andrew Montemayor reported positive feedback from visitors, expressing excitement for the community and anticipation for the old store's demolition and new parking lot development.
