FOOD DRIVE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

The Frankfort Elks Lodge is hosting a food drive for Letcher County which was ravaged by last year’s flood. This community is still working to rebuild. The Lodge will be collecting donations of non-perishable items such as soups, canned goods, coffee, and tea....

COUNTY TO BUILD NEW ROAD DEPARTMENT  

The Fiscal Court has unanimously approved the bids necessary to begin constructing a new road department facility. The new building will replace the current, aging garage that was originally constructed in 1958. Over the years, the current facility has fallen into...

COUNTY WELCOMES NEW ROAD SUPERINTENDENT

Gene “Duke” Wilburn is currently finishing up his first week on the job as Franklin County’s new Road Superintendent. He was hired during the last Fiscal Court meeting after the recent retirement of long-time superintendent Jon Mitchell. Wilburn reports that his first...

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE & HOLIDAY FOOD ASSISTANCE REGISTRATION

The Frankfort Salvation Army will begin taking applications for their Angel Tree and Holiday Food Assistance program in October. The Angel Tree serves children from birth through age 12 on Christmas day. Applications will be open from October 1st through 15th or until...

National Hispanic American Month

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Today, we take the time to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally...

FCSO DETECTIVE AWARDED MEDAL OF VALOR

Judge Mueller and the Franklin County Fiscal Court congratulate Detective Jamie Watson from the Sheriff’s office. He was recognized by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association and awarded the Medal of Valor for his actions in life-saving measures. On October 28th,...