FARMINGTON – Several members of the Lane family of New Vineyard, a New Vineyard firefighter and a Franklin County deputy were recognized Friday by Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. for their part in saving the life of a Canadian truck driver on Dec. 23, 2015. Franklin County dispatcher William “Bill” Hoyt has also been nominated for […]
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Wilton woman injured in Strong crash
STRONG — A Wilton woman was injured Wednesday afternoon when it appeared the pickup truck she was driving went onto the soft shoulder of South Strong Road, went out of control and rolled over, Franklin County Deputy Matt Brann said. The truck was going down a hill when it went into the shoulder, he said. […]
Teen hurt in Salem Township rollover
SALEM TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Highland Plantation girl was treated for a cut on her hand after she lost control of the truck she was driving Wednesday afternoon on Baker Hill Road, Franklin County Deputy Matt Brann said. Rebekah Howard told Brann when she got to a corner, a van was traveling north in the […]
Industry woman accused of drunken driving with child in vehicle
INDUSTRY — Police said a local woman with a 6-year-old child in her vehicle was charged with drunken driving after a crash on Route 43 early Tuesday night. Tina Timmsen, 43, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child, Lt. David Rackliffe of the Franklin County […]
Franklin County recognizes Brann, Moore
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County sheriff’s deputy and corrections officer were recognized Tuesday at the Franklin County Commission meeting. Corrections officer Sean Moore was named Officer of the Quarter and Deputy Matt Brann was named Deputy of the Quarter. Jail manager Maj. Doug Blauvelt said Moore has been with Franklin County for just under six […]