Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. Adoptions are still available, by appointment only. Please email your appointment request to [email protected]. Right now, there are […]

Strong Elementary team places second in state history competition; moves to nationals

Tia is our Pet of the Week this week, and is a senior, female, independent feline: Hello, my name is Tia. I have what you would call an odd assortment of personalities. I can be insanely sweet and from time to time I have even been known to enjoy cuddling. But I really only like […]

To some, industrial wind power is as puzzling as the Bob Dylan song proclaiming that “the answer is blowin’ in the wind.” This vague and mysterious claim inspires more questions – like, does it even make sense? Likewise, why do they build these giant towers hundreds of feet tall and then stick thin, sparse blades […]

How the Hardships and the Politics of 1816 Compare with Today’s

Tia is our Pet of the Week this week, and is a senior, female, independent feline: Hello, my name is Tia. I have what you would call an odd assortment of personalities. I can be insanely sweet and from time to time I have even been known to enjoy cuddling. But I really only like […]

Ever get the impression that everything is more complicated than it seems? It’s true! There seems to be some controversy these days about “green energy” sources such as wind, solar, and hydro, in terms of whether their net impact is in fact “green.”  The thesis seems to be: “If you dig up the dirty laundry […]