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By Clellie Allen WAKE FOREST — The Fede-ral and State Bureaus of Investigation have joined a Wake Forest Police in-vestigation into the disappearance of a Wake Forest man. Frank Arthur Janssen, 63, was last seen Saturday, April 5, said Police Spokesman Bill Crabtree in a news...

Citations Reported March 27-April 2, 2014   •Chante Simmons Daniel, 48, 406 Galashiels Place, operating vehicle with no insurance, other unspecified violation. April 1, 10:01 p.m. •Thomas Salmond Washington, 27, 5113 Tomasita Court, Raleigh, expired registration tag, expired...

WAKE FOREST — Police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of Frank Arthur Janssen, 63, who was last seen Saturday, April 5, said Police Spokesman Bill Crabtree in a news release this afternoon. And they have asked the State and Federal Bureaus of...

*UPDATE*  Wake Forest Police Spokesman Bill Crabtree has reported Williams was located in Wake Forest at approximately 4 p.m. No other information has been provided by the police department at this time. April 7, 4:30 p.m. --- WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest Police Department is...

WAKE FOREST — Wake Forest police are turning to the public for help in locating Frank Jansen, age 63. It is not currently known why police are looking for him and he not currently listed in the statewide Silver Alert system (see here). Jansen was last seen at approximately 9 a.m....

Franklin Medical Center gastroenterologist Dr. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh left scene after striking pedestrian in Raleigh, police say. by David Leone, Associate Editor RALEIGH — A Louisburg doctor has been charged with felony hit-and-run for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident...

WAKE FOREST — The 34th annual Trentini Foundation scholarship banquet is scheduled April 12 at 6 p.m. at The Forks Cafeteria in downtown Wake Forest. On tap to speak at the event is Wake Forest High standout basketball player, Graham Bunn. After graduating in 1997, Bunn played...

By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Fire Chief Ron Early spent most of last year fighting to gain residents’ approval to put a $2.2 million fire station at 1509 Jenkins Road. He cleared that hurdle with town board approval of the plan. But now the station appears in jeopardy from...

Traffic signal could be built at bypass/Franklin “by this time next year.” By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Some of the biggest news doesn’t come during commissioners’ meetings and planning board sessions, but after, when they ask staff for any news. Such was the case Tuesday night...

Donations abound from community. By Clellie Allen YOUNGSVILLE — Early in the morning hours of Sunday, March 23, fire broke out in the rear of the Pen Oak Lane home of Sheldon and Cheryl Keith. For an unknown reason, the smoke alarms did not go off, but the family dog woke up...

YOUNGSVILLE — Youngs-ville Parks and Recreation celebrates opening day of spring ball Saturday with their second annual 5K run at Luddy Park, 200 Youngsville Blvd. Registration is open until 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, with the race beginning at 8 a.m. The kids 1-mile fun run...

WAKE FOREST — Folks wanting to see what wellness options are available locally should make plans to attend the fourth annual Wake Weekly Health and Wellness Expo April 10 from 1 to 7 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St. The free event showcases more than 50 area businesses...

Saturday’s event promises education, fun for adults, kids. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Spring has sprung (finally!) and the merchants of downtown Wake Forest are celebrating it Saturday with an inaugural Dirt Day festival. Dirt Day is a free streetfest running from 10 a.m. to 3...

By David Leone WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest Police Department’s annual Carnival for the Kids begins Tuesday and runs through Sunday, April 13. It will be held in the parking lot of the Wake Forest Home Depot, 11915 Retail Drive. The seventh annual carnival promises fun and...

WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest Police Department has joined Facebook and Twitter. The department’s Facebook page may be found at facebook.com/WakeForestPoliceDepartment, and the Twitter name is @WakeForestPD. Residents are encouraged to like the Facebook page and follow the police...

It’s an annual spring tradition kids love — participating in area Easter Egg hunts. Wake Forest Parks and Recreation will start the season off April 5 with the town’s Easter Egg Hunt at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Children ages 3 and younger will hunt for eggs...

YOUNGSVILLE — The Youngsville Museum of History will once again host The Red River Connection Bluegrass Band April 13 at 3 p.m. The is the last time the band will play in North Carolina as several band members will be moving back home to Oklahoma. Admission is free. Donations to...

FRANKLINTON — Tar River Land Conservancy is holding Field Day on the Farm, an afternoon of food, live music, kids activities, raffles and a guided nature hike April 12, 11:30-3 p.m. Perfect for a family outing, registration is due April 7 for the catered lunch at the farm of...

WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest American Legion hosts a Blue Grass & Barbecue fundraiser April 26 from noon to 6 p.m. at 225 E. Holding Ave. The Wildwood Valley Ramblers will entertain, and home-cooked barbecue is on the menu. Proceeds from the event will benefit S.T.A.R....

ROLESVILLE – In-town residents can expect a change to their waste service beginning Wednesday, April 16. The town’s contractor, Waste Industries, which serves all Rolesville residents, will begin picking up both garbage and recycling waste on Wednesdays. Waste service is...

RALEIGH —  A full-scale reproduction of the glider that Orville Wright and British aviator Alexander Ogilvie flew at Kill Devil Hills in 1911 now soars inside the entrance at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. The object is based on the glider the men used from Oct. 16 to 26...

PDQ holds book drive this week In honor of National Children’s Book Day, PDQ restaurant, 11690 Northpark Drive, is collecting children’s books for the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club. Anyone who donates a new or gently used book from now through Sunday will receive a free combo...

LOUISBURG — The North Carolina Farm Bureau’s Healthy Living for a Lifetime initiative will provide free health screenings in the Louisburg Walmart parking lot April 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Franklin County Volunteers in Medicine, Franklin Community Health Services, Franklin...

FRANKLIN COUNTY — Now is the time to get your pets vaccinated against rabies and save a bundle while you’re at it. Over the next few Saturdays, Franklin County Animal Services will offer $5 rabies vaccines at several locations. By law, all cats and dogs four months and older must...