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Articles from the July 8, 2020 edition


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  • Jacobs graduates from Whitworth

    Franklin Connection|Updated Jul 10, 2020

    SPOKANE — An Eltopia woman has completed her bachelor of arts degree at Whitworth University. Madalyn Jacobs graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in elementary education. The daughter of Jim and Amy Jacobs, she is a 2016 graduate of Connell High School....

  • Parents reject idea of masking students

    Franklin Connection|Updated Jul 8, 2020

    CONNELL — A majority of parents in the North Franklin School District say they will not send their send their children to school if they are required to wear a mask this coming fall. According to a School District survey, 78% opposed mandatory face coverings. The survey, conducted last month, was designed to garner parental input into the decision-making process for education in the wake of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Jay Inslee’s quarantine orders. And it came after state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chr...

  • America is out of control

    Brock Hires, Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle|Updated Jul 8, 2020

    Perhaps 2020 will be best described in history books as the year a virus from China caused a global pandemic, massive riots erupted across the country, the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum, and there was an attempt to rewrite American history - all leading to what is sure to be an interesting November at the polls. If you are like me, you've likely been trying to tune out the national media to retain a little bit of self-worth and delay the onset of manic...