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One dead, 6 injured in Mesa crash

MESA – An Othello man was killed and six others injured in a five-vehicle pileup Aug. 7 about three miles north of town. Jesus Camacho-Augustine, 21, of Othello, was pronounced dead at the scene near Milepost 10 of state Highway 17. Nicholas L. Abbott, 28, Valentin Galvez-Gonzalez, 24, and Estella DeJesus Gonzalez, 31, all of Othello, were injured in the crash, as were Anthony J. Mawer, 25, and...

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The Franklin Connection is an online news and sports site dedicated to Franklin County, Washington, and the surrounding communities. The publication offers news, marketing, advertising and online services to the residents of Pasco, Basin City, Mesa, Eltopia, Connell, Kahlotus and Burbank.

Franklin Connection / News - 08/16/2023

Othello gets $850,000 for Kiwanis Park

OTHELLO – Kiwanis Park will benefit from two grants approved by the state Recreation and Conservation Office. The agency has awarded $500,000 to add a water park and renovate trails. A second grant of $350,000 was awarded to build a futsal court. The funds will be administered through the city. The first grant will allow the city to build the water park, renovate walking trails and add lights...

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Franklin Connection / News - 08/16/2023

Hart dominates 3-way Connell council race

Preston Hart has a commanding lead in the Aug. 1 primary election race

City Council / City of Connell / Franklin Connection / News - 08/01/2023

Hart leads Primary vote for Connell City Council

August 1, 2023

By: Katherine Trowbridge

The Franklin County Auditor's Office began the official vote count for the August 1 Primary Election to determine which two candidates would move onto the General Election ballot for Connell City Council, Position 5.

As votes were tallied it quickly became clear that Preston Hart led the vote. His tally at the end of the day was 108 votes or 51.92 percent. However, it may be a few days before voters know who will join him on the Nov. 7 General Election Ballot.

Candidates, Patrice Hebel and Stephanie Hallman are currently tied at 23.08 percent each.

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The Franklin County Graphic (FCG) newspaper opened in 1954 under founding editor Dave Adams to fulfill the need for community news. Today, it continues as a locally owned and operated, weekly source of community news and information across Franklin County.

Franklin County Graphic / News - 08/01/2023

Man arrested near Othello for arson

OTHELLO – A local man remains in jail in connection with a reported arson July 18. Victor Jesus Perez-Villela, 28, was arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail on a second-degree arson charge. He remained in the jail at press time. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, fire crews and deputies responded to a structure fire at ab out 3:35 p.m. July 18 in the 2100 block of...

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Franklin Connection / News - 07/26/2023

Former Miss Connell to compete in Miss Tri-Cities

Miss Connell 2022, Kylie Glendenning, a 2023 Connell High School graduate will be competing this Saturday, July 22 for the title of Miss Tri-Cities.

Glendenning shared, “Through Miss Tri-Cities I’ve been able to earn scholarships to afford my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling to one day work with sex-trafficked survivors. I’ve even gotten the opportunity to partner with Mirror Ministries and fundraised restorative care packages for sex-trafficked survivors."

Glendenning, pictured, delivering care packages to Mirror Ministries [a local organization that helps victims of sex trafficing]. Community service is a part of the Miss Tri-Cities experience.

Miss Tri-Cities is hosted by the Tri-Cities Water Follies Association. The program offers over $20,000 in scholarships.

Miss Tri-Cities is celebrating it's 63rd year as part of the Miss America Organization. The title bearer will move on to the Miss Washington competition.

Miss Tri-Cities strives to inspire and motivate the accomplishments and personal achievements of these young women to reach their educational goals and dreams. The organizations website shared, "Opportunities are provided for young women to expand a quest for knowledge and acquire skills to better equip them for future success."

Glendenning (red) pictured with her fellow contestants in their evening gowns (above).

Glendenning added, "I’m excited to represent my family, my local community and my faith on Saturday.”

You must purchase your tickets soon in order to attend the competition held on Saturday, June 22 from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Both the Miss Tri-Cities and their teen program will be held at Kennewick High School. Tickets must be purchased by Friday at midnight. Tickets can be purchased online at the https://misstricities.org/events/ordering-tickets.html .

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Franklin County Graphic / News - 07/20/2023

Steelhead smolts escape Lyons Ferry Hatchery

Hatchery workers became aware of a failure in a rotating screen system and rubber gasket meant to retain fish within a rearing pond when they lowered the water level in late January to collect fish for transport to Cottonwood Acclimation Pond on the Grande Ronde River.

Franklin Connection / News - 02/10/2022