MADRID TWP - Elizabeth S. “Betsy” Squibb passed away on January 28, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. When she passed, she was surrounded by family. Betsy lived in Madrid Township where she built a home with her husband Bud and raised their son Ben. She was born in Boston on August 2, 1948,
FARMINGTON - Donald C. Whittemore of Farmington passed away peacefully at Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington on January 12, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. He was born in Farmington on July 19, 1941, the son of Colby Vernet Whittemore and Dorothy Sylvester Whittemore. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1959. Through the
On 12/18/2023, Franklin County was the recipient of a major rain storm, which resulted in the most flooding since 1987. Besides the many roads and bridges that were damaged, many snowmobile trails and bridges also washed away or were severely damaged. After the flood receded, snowmobile clubs in Franklin County got out into the woods
FARMINGTON - The Franklin County Commissioners considered an emergency request for a TIF grant for the North Franklin Snowmobile Club, based in Phillips, for major repairs to the snowmobile trails in Madrid Township. Commissioner Bob Carlton attended a meeting with regional snowmobile clubs following the flood of December 18. The clubs are working to re-establish