Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
FRANKLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ANNOUNCESTHE HoHa DAIRY SPAY NEUTER FUND
Franklin County Humane Society is pleased to announce that a generous donation from the HopkinsFamily…
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King David “Dave” Bryant
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Wanda Mullins Hartman
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James Larry Hughes
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Robert “Bob” Stouffer
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