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5th Congression District Representative Michael Baumgartner - mobile office to
be held in Connell
September 3
This Weeks Story
Harper leads in race for Connell's next mayor
Top two Primary candidates to move onto November General Election August 6, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge The question of who will be...
Aug 6
USDA Rural Development Director visits Franklin County
June 30, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Washington State USDA Rural Development Director Kirk Pearson was guided on a tour of Franklin...
Jul 2
Franklin County to host USDA Rural Development Director
June 24, 2025 Pasco, WA - The Franklin County Board of Commissioners announced they will be hosting Washington State USDA Rural...
Jun 24
Local Government
Council appoints Hebel to Position No. 5 vacancy
August 28, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Patrice Hebel will fill the vacancy left by her former opponent, Preston Hart, on the Connell...
6 hours ago
Mobile Office for Congressman Baumgartner coming to Connell
August 23, 2025 By: Franklin County Graphic staff Congressman Michael Baumgartner, US Representative 5th Congressional District,...
1 day ago
Council opens applications for Connell City Council Position No. 5 vacancy
August 6, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Mayor Lee Barrow opened the regular council meeting on Wednesday, August 6 quickly moving into...
Aug 6
Business in the News
Connell Corteva Plant (Pioneer)Celebrates 40 year Anniversary
August 14, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge & Lety Guzman TOUR--Family, Guests and Growers listen as the plant is shown to them and Guests...
Aug 14
Ace Hardware to hold Grand Opening June 28
June 19, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Stan’s Ace Hardware brought vibrancy and more shopping local to our N. Franklin Community when it...
Jun 20
Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods opens new store
June 19, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Customers were all smiles as they entered the new Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods for the first time last...
Jun 20
Ag in the News
Connell Corteva Plant (Pioneer)Celebrates 40 year Anniversary
August 14, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge & Lety Guzman TOUR--Family, Guests and Growers listen as the plant is shown to them and Guests...
Aug 14
One Big Beautiful Bill brings aid to farms as Farm Bill looks to get "skinny"
July 17, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law on July 4. This budget...
Jul 21
2025 Ag Hall of Fame Inductees honored January 16
January 21, 2025 The 2025 inductees to the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame were honored at a dinner and installation gala at the...
Jan 21
Sports
“4 time League Champions” Eagles Tennis hosts Districts
May 22, 2025 By: Jeff Stoker Connell, WA – Connell Eagles boy’s (15-1, 15-1) and girl’s (8-6, 8-6) tennis teams hosted the District 5...
May 23
Connell Eagles Soccer earns Berth to State
May 22, 2025 By: Jeff Stoker Coach Chambers huddled with the team after the 2-1 win against Cashmere for a post-season district game....
May 23
Lady Eagles Softball advances to State Tournament
May 22, 2025 By: Jeff Stoker The Lady Eagles Softball team Connell, WA – The #17 ranked Connell Lady Eagles (13-9, 7-7) returned to...
May 23
Community
North Franklin County Rallies for Miguel
July 3, 2025 Mission Miguel is a Fundraiser to support Miguel in his fight against brain Cancer On Sunday, August 17, from 4 to 8 pm,...
Jul 3
Coyote Ridge, Inmates give back
May 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Just some of the unique pieces donated to the live auction by CRCC's incarcerated individals. Coyote...
May 28
Museum makes history with sold out Benefit
Shares exciting announcements May 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Over 200 filled the Connell Community Center for the North Franklin...
May 28
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