Franklin NewsLocal news for Franklin, OH continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Two men in standoff freed on bond- June 30, 2008 After being led into the courtroom wearing faded orange and white striped uniforms and shackled around the ankles and wrists, the two Carlisle men arrested after a three-hour standoff with police were released ...http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/two-men-in-standoff-freed-on-bond?fromrss=1 Heath's Star-Spangled Celebration coming Wednesday- June 28, 2008 Heath's Star-Spangled Celebration begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Geller Park. In case of rain, it will be Thursday.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/heaths-star-spangled-celebration-coming-wedn... They aim to serve- June 26, 2008 Hundreds of teens, some from hundreds of miles away, have started making a difference in the lives of dozens of northeast Ashtabula County residents.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/they-aim-to-serve?fromrss=1 Former Ohio strip club hostess charged with election fraud- June 24, 2008 FRANKLIN, Ohio -- A former hostess at a southwest Ohio strip club has been accused of falsifying eight names on an election petition seeking to put liquor sales on the ballot last year.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/former-ohio-strip-club-hostess-charged-with-... City submits applications for future road projects- June 22, 2008 Prior planning helps to promote solid applications to the state's capital and transportation improvement programs for funding in future years.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/city-submits-applications-for-future-road-pr... How will you save gas- June 20, 2008 Motorists didn't get to enjoy Ohio's lower fuel prices for long, as regular gas spiked above $4 for the first time this summer in Butler and Warren counties.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/how-will-you-save-gas?fromrss=1 Man reports finding glass in cheeseburger- June 19, 2008 A diner reported Tuesday, June 17, that a small shard of glass got stuck in his tongue as he ate a double cheeseburger from the McDonald's restaurant on Second Street.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/man-reports-finding-glass-in-cheeseburger?fr... Man accused of raping woman in hotel bathroom- June 17, 2008 More... TV Online Woman reports assault at hotel Kentucky man accused of rape stemming from incident in restroom.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/man-accused-of-raping-woman-in-hotel-bathroo... Thunderstorm watch now includes Preble County area- June 16, 2008 The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm watch to include the following areas until 11 tonight: 7 counties In East Central Indiana - Fayette, Union, Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, ...http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/thunderstorm-watch-now-includes-preble-count... Firefighter 'overcome' by smoke at flea market blaze- June 13, 2008 A firefighter was "overcome by smoke" while battling a massive blaze at the Turtle Creek Flea Market that broke out at about 3 p.m. today, June 12.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-oh/2008/06/firefighter-overcome-by-smoke-at-flea-market... |