by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
FOR NEARLY three decades, Treasures has been a familiar part of the local community — a place where customers are known by name, conversations come easily, and shopping feels personal. For owner Laura Rowland, what began as a dream of opening a retail shop has grown...
by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
FREIGHT DOCK construction and welding have been part of Kelly Burns-Fraley’s life for as long as she can remember. With roots in a family trade that began in the 1970s, her path into the transportation construction industry started early, marked by a willingness to...
by Hannah Bradley | Apr 9, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
FOR OVER three decades, Cynthia Young has dedicated her life to education at Cowan Elementary School, a place she describes as her second home. While teaching was not her original career plan, Young’s journey into the classroom reflects a calling she believes was...
by Hannah Bradley | Apr 9, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
FEW EXPERIENCES in life are as formative as a child’s first few years of school. It’s the moment when young learners begin to see themselves not just as children, but as thinkers, explorers, and capable individuals. For Michele Boswell, a first grade teacher whose...
by Hannah Bradley | Mar 12, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
THOSE WHO knew Rivers often describe her as impossible to overlook. Her presence filled a room, not because she demanded attention, but because her joy, confidence, and compassion were instantly noticeable. With a contagious laugh, wide smile, and striking blue eyes,...
by Hannah Bradley | Mar 12, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
KINDNESS IS a powerful and often overlooked force. When extended with sincerity and consistency, it leaves a lasting impression on those who encounter it. Such kindness is both rare and unmistakable, particularly when it flows from a genuine concern for others. Many...
