Judge Wells delivers check to the Simon House

Franklin County Judge/Executive delivered a check worth $24,500 on behalf of the Fiscal Court to the Simon House to help combat homelessness. This money will help them continue to provide temporary shelter services until the renovations on the new permanent shelter...

January Jamboree

Be sure to make plans to attend the January Jamboree Spaghetti supper that benefits The Sunshine Center. This year’s event will take place from 5-7 PM on January 17th. The cost is $15 per meal. Please contact the Sunshine Center at 502-875-3495 to make your...

OVERNIGHT/MORNING FLASH FREEZE POTENTIAL

Temperatures across the region are currently dropping below freezing. The forecast low overnight and into the morning hours is predicted to be in the upper teens. Therefore, the POTENTIAL for flash freezing and black ice exists on wet sidewalks and roadways. We urge...

10:45 AM ROAD CONDITION UPDATE

Superintendent Jon Mitchell is reporting that his crews are out in full force salting and scraping county roadways. He reports that they are currently slick so please use caution and drive slowly as this first snow event of the season begins. Several accidents have...

Judge Wells Urges Caution during local COVID Surge

The Franklin County Health Department is reporting a surge in COVID-19 Cases. As of Monday (12/27/21), there were 170 active cases in the County. Deputy Director Brittany Parker reports, “We are seeing a surge in cases, with December 2021 being the 4th highest in...

Fire Chief Kevin Hutcherson Retires

Franklin County Fire Chief Kevin Hutcherson is retiring at the end of the year after more than 28 years of service within the department. The Chief was honored at last Friday’s court meeting with a special video presentation and a stave to commemorate his time with...