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Posted on: October 22, 2021

County of Franklin - External Agency Funding

FY23-24 Adopted Budget Funding is available on Budget website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Wagner at jackie.wagner@franklincountyva.gov 

Thank you.

https://www.franklincountyva.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=161

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

May Proclaimed Building Safety Month

BUILDING SAFETY MONTH - MAY 2023

On Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 the Franklin County Board of Supervisors voted to proclaim the month of May as Building Safety Month. Each year, the International Code Council celebrates May as Building Safety Month. ICC encou...

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County News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Franklin County Landfill fees to increase May 1

At the February 21, 2023, Franklin County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting, an increase to the tipping fee and tire disposal fees at the Franklin County Landfill was approved. The increase will affect those entities currently required by Code to pay f...

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County News
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Primary Election

Primary Election June 20, 2023

WHEREAS a notice in proper form has been received from the appropriate authority requesting the calling of a Primary Election for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the Democratic and Republican Parties for the offices...

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Posted on: July 24, 2020

New Franklin County Animal Shelter "Grand Opening"

    

The "Grand Opening" of the new $1.4 million, 6,000 sq ft facility will be Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The public is welcome to tour the facility, there will be a law enforcement K9 demonstration...

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Public Safety News
Posted on: March 13, 2020

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Franklin County residents are urged to practice healthy disease preventing practices including:

  • Washing hands often with soap
  • Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
  • Staying home if you are sick
  • Cleaning ...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Member Spotlight - May 2023

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I am a lifelong resident of Henry County, grew up in Collinsville, VA., and graduated from Fieldale-Collinsville High School. In 1989, I was a passenger in an automobile accident involving a pedestrian, and the pedestrian unfortunately passed away. I reme...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: December 30, 2022

Member Spotlight - December 2022

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Steve Bowyer - Glade Hill Fire Co

Being blessed with 2 brother-in-law's Elton Cundiff, one of the founding members of Glade Hill Volunteer Fire Department and his brother Rodney Cundiff, longtime Chief of Glade Hill Fire Department I decided to jo...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: November 9, 2022

Member Spotlight - November 2022

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Tom Firebaugh - B Shift Operations Lieutenant

I am a Franklin County native and have lived here for most of my life. After graduating from FCHS and Virginia Tech, I worked in the business world for 20ish years before I said to myself “Geez, this ...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: October 13, 2022

Member Spotlight - October 2022

Ashlynn and Aaron Haigler

I joined RMFD in January of 2022 as a student member. I decided to further my knowledge in the fire service by taking the Fire Fighter 1 class which started in July. I have passed my HAZMAT course and will officially graduate in December of this year. I w...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: September 12, 2022

Member Spotlight - September 2022

Lieutenant Christopher Knight

Chris Knight - A Shift Operations Lieutenant

A native of Collinsville, VA. I have been involved in the Fire & EMS field for 16 years, with around 10 years as a career Firefighter/Paramedic. I am a graduate of Patrick Henry Community College with an As...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: July 5, 2022

Member Spotlight - July 2022

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Jen Cogar

Red Valley Rescue Squad ; Scruggs Fire/Rescue & Dive ; Burnt Chimney Fire

    Jen began her EMS journey in the Spring of 2021 after leaving the Sheriff’s Office as an Emergency Dispatcher. She joined Red Valley Rescue Squad, ...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: March 4, 2022

Member Spotlight - March 2022

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James Richards-Glade Hill Volunteer Fire Department

James has been a member of Glade Hill Volunteer Fire Department since 1996; he is currently a captain with Company 4.  James has been employed by Roanoke fire & EMS for 10 years and is curren...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: February 3, 2022

Member Spotlight - February 2022

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Jeff Echternach – Station 15

Jeff Echternach is a paramedic, fire instructor, and holds a variety of fire certifications.  He has a master’s degree in business and holds several data and IT related certifications. He grew up on...

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Posted on: January 4, 2022

Member Spotlight - January 2022

Robin Davis

Robin Davis - Glade Hill Rescue Squad

Last January, Robin had a very minor stroke, it made her realize how fortunate she was, but also that she needed to get out and start doing more.  She saw the information about an EMT class starting in May and...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: December 8, 2021

Member Spotlight - December 2021

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William Hoyt is currently the Assistant Chief at Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue.  He says, “When I am not at the fire house, I work full-time as a Police Officer / Firefighter at the Roanoke Regional Airport.  I first join...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: December 8, 2021

Member Spotlight - November 2021

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My name is Rose Walker.  I have lived in Franklin County for 36 years.  I currently live in Ferrum with my husband, our 3 beautiful children, and our many pets.  My husband Scott is a member of Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department a...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: November 1, 2021

Member Spotlight - October 2021

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Josh Beavers - Career Staff

A career in Fire and EMS was not what Josh Beavers saw himself doing when he was 16 years old. This is what Josh had to say, “Fire and EMS chose me in 2005, actually, Mark Law chose me.  He would constantly ta...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: September 7, 2021

Member Spotlight - September 2021

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Savannah Farris - Callaway Volunteer Rescue Squad

Savannah grew up in Callaway and always knew that she wanted to make a difference in her rural community.  She joined Callaway Volunteer Rescue Squad in 2019 during her sophomore year of college. &...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: August 19, 2021

Member Spotlight - August 2021

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Keith Holley - Rocky Mount Fire Department

Keith has been with Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years. He is the Traffic/Security Officer for Franklin County Schools that you may see dancing and showing off his moves while directing traffic bef...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: July 15, 2021

Member Spotlight - July 2021

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David Jones - Fork Mountain Fire Co

In 1976, David joined Fork Mountain Volunteer Fire Department as a Junior Member.  He wanted to help his community in an area where there was a need.  As a volunteer firefighter,  he hoped his ...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: June 14, 2021

Member Spotlight - June 2021

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“I was asked,  “What got me into EMS?”. The only answer that I was able to come up with is, “EMS  found me”.  My earlier career path had been business oriented,  not medical.  In 2013, I started volunteering in...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: May 27, 2021

Member Spotlight - May 2021

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For this month’s newsletter, the intention was to spotlight a member from our Chaplaincy Program. After reaching out to several members and each of them humbly declining with very similar replies like, “There are more providers worthy ...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Member Spotlight - April 2021

Jared Mandy

Jared is a Lifetime Member of Glade Hill Rescue Squad.  He is also a member of Cool Branch Volunteer Fire Company (Company 13), Cool Branch Volunteer Rescue Squad (Squad 13), and Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue. He has been with Company 13...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: March 11, 2021

Member Spotlight - March 2021

Jonathan Custer

“Firefighting has always been in my blood,” says Jonathan. His grandfather was an original member of Callaway Volunteer Fire Department and helped construct the building in 1966.  His grandfather was his inspiration to become a firefighter.

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: February 5, 2021

Member Spotlight - February 2021

Tyler McPherson

Tyler is 22 years old.  He has lived in Callaway all his life with his parents and 2 sisters. He joined the fire department around the same time he graduated from high school.  He said, “It was something I had wanted to do my e...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Member Spotlight - January 2021

Brett Mullins

Brett has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years with the exception of times when his children where young and when he was away for military enlistment.  He originally joined as a teenager for something to do that would occupy his time. That &...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: December 17, 2020

Member Spotlight - December 2020

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Ryan is currently the captain of the rescue division at Scruggs Fire and Rescue.  He serves with his wife Denise, who is the First Lieutenant of the rescue division. They have been married for 22 years and have 2 sons that are 20 and 16. &nbs...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: November 30, 2020

Member Spotlight - November 2020

Lynn Wray

Station 15 (Westlake)

Lynn was born and raised in Franklin County. He began volunteering at Franklin County Rescue Squad in 2001, partly influenced by the 9/11 attacks. He has always enjoyed helping others and wants to give back to the community. That oppo...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: October 6, 2020

Member Spotlight - October 2020

Odell Gray

Odell Gray - Ferrum Fire Department

Odell has lived in Franklin County the majority of his life. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1985.  He attended VCU and Ferrum College, eventually graduating  from Ferrum.  Aft...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Member Spotlight - September 2020

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Anna D. - Callaway Rescue Squad

Anna is 18 years old, she obtained her EMT-B certification while in high school. She graduated this year and is currently attending Virginia Western Community College to obtain a Health Sciences Degree. She plans to eventual...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: August 7, 2020

Member Spotlight - August 2020

Chris Esposito (FF/Paramedic)

Chris Esposito - Career Staff

Chris is a Firefighter/Paramedic for Franklin County Public Safety and also serves as a fill-in captain. He has worked for Public Safety since early 2013. Chris grew up in Danville, VA and moved to Franklin County after becomi...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: July 6, 2020

Member Spotlight - July 2020

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Michaelynn H. - Red Valley Rescue Squad

Michaelynn is a single mother of a 15-year-old son. He is an A/B honor roll student. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of six.  She says, “He is such a bright, intelligent, and loving youn...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: June 4, 2020

Member Spotlight - June 2020

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Baylor Janney - Boones Mill Fire Department

Baylor has been a volunteer at Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department for almost 2 years. When he isn’t at the fire station, you can find him working for his dad doing interior construction or working for Boones M...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: April 30, 2020

Member Spotlight - May 2020

Ron Gearheart

Ron Gearheart - Career Staff

Ron is a career Paramedic/Firefighter/Chaplain with Franklin County Department of Public Safety. He is an Associate Pastor at New Vision Baptist Church. He has been married to his wife Michele for over twenty years “bless her h...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: April 7, 2020

Member Spotlight - April 2020

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George T. - Scruggs Fire, Rescue & Dive

George has been part of the Smith Mountain Community forever! Just ask anyone. With over 60 years of Public Safety experience, George, formerly Chief of the SML Marine Division, is now with Scruggs VFRD. He is al...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: March 6, 2020

Member Spotlight - March 2020

Morgan Yopp

Morgan Y. - Glade Hill Rescue Squad

Morgan is 20 years old.  She took the EMT class through Franklin County High School during the spring semester of 2017 with Eric Newman.  Mr. Newman’s class introduced her to EMS and is part of the reas...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Member Spotlight - February 2020

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Mark Tatum - Company 14

Mark is 1st Lieutenant at Henry Volunteer Fire Department.  He has been with Company 14 since 2002 when the department was founded.  Mark is happily married with 2 children, John Mark and Samantha Ann Tatum. &n...

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Public Safety Spotlight
Posted on: January 22, 2020

Member Spotlight - January 2020

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Rena Jennings - Career Staff

Rena was raised and still lives in Bedford County.  She has 4 awesome children who live close to her,  including her grandson,  Bear.  She attended Staunton River High School. After graduatin...

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Public Safety Spotlight

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Water Safety for Kids

Kids Water Safety

This American Red Cross website has wonderful resources to help your child learn about water safety while having fun in and around water. 
Click below for a "whale of" ideas!
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Sheriff News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

GRADUATION EVENTS SET - BE ALERT FOR TRAFFIC

2023 School Graduations

Several of our local educational institutions have their graduation days on the calendar.
Be aware of increased traffic in and around each location listed below.
Franklin County High School - Thursday, 5/25 7PM
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy - Friday,...
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Sheriff News
Posted on: April 27, 2023

THUNDERSTORM DEFINITIONS

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The National Weather Service uses a couple definitions to define "Thunderstorm Watch" and "Thunderstorm Warning"

See the graphic for details

Sheriff News
Posted on: April 15, 2023

HEY FRANKLIN COUNTY TEENS, HELP US SPREAD THE WORD

FC Teens Dont Drive Distracted

Data shows all ages drive distracted at times. 
A message for our county teenagers, you help set a great example for all.
DONT CALL OR TEXT WHILE DRIVING!
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Sheriff News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

CORRECT CHILD CAR SEAT SAVES LIVES

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The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has great information on their website on selecting, placement, installing and training of child safety seats.
See this link below:
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Sheriff News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

HIRING - COME JOIN OUR HIGH-PERFORMING AGENCY!!

We Are Hiring

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified candidates for Deputy Sheriff positions. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HS diploma or equivalent, a valid VA driver’s license & the ability to perform the essential functi...
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Sheriff News
Posted on: March 26, 2020

IMPORTANT TO WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY

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Great information from the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.

Note #5 on how to turn off the water.

Also remember, use your drying towel to open the door/s/ exiting the restroom area.

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

HOME FIRE SAFETY PLAN

Fire Safety Plan

Does your family know what to do, where to go in case of a house fire?
Create a Home Fire Safety Plan today!
Check out this website from Ready.gov for great tips and plans.
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: May 13, 2023

SUPERHERO DAY

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Earlier this month,  the Office of the Sheriff graciously accepted a yummy pizza donation from Paul Menschner State Farm Rocky Mount on Superhero Day!  Thank you for your support!!

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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: May 13, 2023

GRADUATION EVENTS SET - BE ALERT FOR TRAFFIC

2023 School Graduations

Several of our local educational institutions have their graduation days on the calendar.
Be aware of increased traffic in and around each location listed below.
Franklin County High School - Thursday, 5/25 7PM
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy - Friday,...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: May 12, 2023

BE PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER

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During severe spring or summer weather events, have these items ready for emergencies.
Plan ahead!
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Posted on: May 12, 2023

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT BICYCLE SAFETY

Child Bike Safety

Here is a great resource for children and parents when it comes to bike safety.
Take a look at the link below
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 26, 2023

BE SMART, CLICK THE BELT

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Reminding all our residents, click the seat belt in place before driving.

As the graphic says, "Click it or ticket, Arrive alive"

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

DSS EVENT WAS HELD IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

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Saturday's rainstorm may have moved the Franklin County Department of Social Services "Family Fun Day", but it didn't dampen spirits.
Moved from outdoors to the West Gym @ Benjamin Franklin Middle School, the event went on witho...
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Posted on: April 18, 2023

WORK ZONE VIOLATION FINES ARE COSTLY

Work Zones

46.2-878.1 of the Virginia Code states a violation could come with a $500 fine.
Slow down when approaching a work zone, be alert to workers and equipment in or near the roadway.
Keep our work zones safe for all involved.
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 18, 2023

DON'T DRIVE DROWSY

Dont Drive Drowsy

More than 40% of drivers admitted they have fallen asleep behind the wheel. (AAA)
Sound familiar? 
Nationwide, over 1,500 deaths are the results of drowsy driving each year. (NHTSA)
Way too many!
When you sleepy and continue to drive, you are a threa...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 17, 2023

SUPPORTING OUR AREA FARMERS

Share Road With Farmers

Every day, our farmers put in long work hours. Part of that day is moving farm equipment from field to field. 
When they have to be on our highways and right-a-ways for a short period of time, make sure to share the road safely with them. Slow dow...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 17, 2023

SHINING STAR AWARDED - DEPUTY RUMLEY

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The Office of the Sheriff is proud to present Deputy Rumley with a Shining Star award! Recently, there was a shoplifting case in the county and Deputy Rumley's attention to detail, district integrity, and taking the time to be in/out of stores in...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 14, 2023

WHAT IS A FLOOD WATCH / FLOOD WARNING

Flood Watch Warning

We are closing in on the time frame when quick, spring storms begin to pop up in our area. Some will bring amounts of rain, very quickly.  Check out these graphics on what constitutes a flood watch and flood warning.
For more information on these ...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 13, 2023

SHINING STAR AWARDED - DEPUTY POWELL

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The Office of the Sheriff recently presented Deputy Powell with not one, but TWO,  Shining Star awards! The first one was for his compassion and professionalism shown to family during a death of their loved one. The family contacted our office af...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 11, 2023

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

GUN RAFFLE- REVISED

The Office of the Sheriff is excited to kick off our 12th Annual Special Olympics Benefit Fundraiser for the 2023 year! This year we have a Browning AB3 Stalker in .308 caliber. Tickets are $5.00 each
Drawing will be held on Friday June 9th at 5:00pm
To sup...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 10, 2023

DENSE FOG DRIVING

Dense Fog Driving

As we near springtime, it is not unusual to have heavy concentrations of fog in the morning! Follow these simply driving tips to avoid trouble when travelling.

Check out the information on the graphic attached for good fog driving tips.

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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: April 10, 2023

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

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Sheriff Overton is proud to formally announce that the Franklin County Sheriff's Office has been awarded national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Although this award was approved by CALE...
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