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Month: July 2014

A History of the “Free Thinkers” in Franklin

Published on: July 7, 2014May 12, 2023 by Judeen Scherrer

Many people are curious about the quaint old building that sits nestled in a grove of spruce trees off the corner of Ryan Rd. and 27th Street. The community surrounding that crossroad was known years ago as Painesville. It was on the border of Franklin and Oak Creek and settled by predominately German families. To […]

Surprise Wedding Becomse Part of July 4th Celebration

Published on: July 4, 2014May 12, 2023 by Judeen Scherrer

For a local Franklin couple this past 4th of July celebration turned out to be a very important day and one that will hold special memories for a long time. Mary DeMotto and Neil Verburgt not only hosted their annual July 4th picnic for family and friends after the Franklin parade, but they announced that […]

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