13 Jan, 2026
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Farm life during school hours

West Fork Ag teacher Kaitlyn Bonzer discusses winterizing the barn with students. ZACH CLEMENS PHOTOS By Zach Clemens The West Fork FFA gets hands-on experience at the Animal Learning Center      West Fork agricultural students are getting hands-on experience with raising livestock and learning about agriculture at the Animal Learning Center in Sheffield.      The […]

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Rockwell City Council discusses drainage issues

By Zach Clemens      The Rockwell City Council had their regular meeting on October 5 and here are the highlights according to the unapproved minutes.      Mayor James Bills stated that the price for the new overhead door for the EMS building was less than the estimate. The installation by Mike Hansen Carpentry donated […]

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Sheffield City Council gets new member

James Robbins, left, after being sworn in as the new Council member by Mayor Nick Wilson, right. JACK ZIMMERMAN PHOTO By Zach Clemens Two residents were vying for the seat The Sheffield City Council and Mayor Nick Wilson appointed a new member to the Council after Ron Simmons abruptly resigned Feb. 14. Two Sheffield residents, […]

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Franklin County Fair 2016

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Franklin County Fair 2016

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Rockwell to begin replacing water lines

By Zach Clemens Public Works will begin on Walnut St.      Rockwell Public Works Director Jay Siefken showed the City Council a rusty lead pipe he replaced at a residence on Walnut St.      The owner of the property, John Starr, had voiced concerns to the city over rust-colored water and low water pressure.      […]

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Franklin County Fair 2015

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