by Guest Writer | Jan 7, 2026 | Franklin County, Sponsored, Stories
Montana Coffee Company has a lot more to offer than just a morning caffeine fix; it is now a part of our community and a digital hub for coffee lovers nationwide. Through their online shop, the reach of their signature roasts extends far beyond Fayetteville and...
by Guest Writer | Jan 7, 2026 | Franklin County, Sponsored, Stories
Affordability and quality are central to the mission of Winchester Monument Company. The company believes that every family deserves a meaningful and lasting memorial regardless of budget, and that honoring a loved one should never require compromising on...
by Wesley Bryant | Dec 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
THE CALL comes in, and the world doesn’t slow down. The clock feels like it ticks faster, but our heroes stay strong. The firefighter is halfway through dinner. The nurse just pulled into the driveway. The officer tucks her child into bed and hears the radio crackle....
by Hannah Bradley | Dec 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
GIGI GASKINS never set out to become a hatmaker. The idea came to her in the most unexpected way as she was sitting in a movie theater watching the opening scenes of “Coco Before Chanel.” On the screen, a hat was being carefully stitched and shaped, and in that...
by Hannah Bradley | Dec 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
FOR 28 years, Samantha Steele has been a central figure in her county’s emergency communications system. As the assistant 911 director, 911 dispatcher, and terminal agency coordinator, she has managed critical calls, coordinated multi-agency responses, and maintained...
by Shannon Beebe | Dec 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited La Finka Mexican Grill. LA FINKA Mexican Grill in Winchester is one of those places that instantly makes you feel welcome...
