Connell News

For years people have been going up to Juniper Dunes in Franklin County. But the roads that lead to the dunes are all on private property.

Kindergarten teacher Jessica Derksen has taught at the school for three years. Kadlec surprised her Monday with a $500 check for a classroom makeover during a special assembly in the gym.

The expansion of Franklin County's jail will more than double the number of beds for inmates, potentially opening the door to rent out extra space to other counties.

Earlier this week, senior Hannah Howell earned Pacific Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week honors after she threw a perfect game against Loyola Marymount on April 13.

Sewing doesn't come easily to Alex Shuster. Yet for her senior class project at Connell High School, Shuster is sewing 50 cloth bags to hold hygiene products and flannel blankets for foster children.