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FLOOD BUYOUT APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

The County will extend applications for the NRCS Buyout Program through 8/13/24. No applications will be accepted beyond this date. For more information please reach out to ER Assist at: 606-268-4228Buyout@erassist.com

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FISCAL COURT COMPETES IN SPELLAPALOOZA XIV

Our Fiscal Court team rocked last Friday's Spellapalooza XIV. We appreciate Squire J.W. Blackburn, Planning Director Autumn Goderwis and Planning Deputy Director Ben Judah for representing the county at this wonderful event. You can learn more about Thorn Hill...

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SHERIFF QUIRE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Sheriff Chris Quire announces his retirement effective July 31, 2025. In the video below Judge Mueller and Sheriff Quire offer short statements marking the occasion. https://youtu.be/2darwpx77QU

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NITTO CUTS RIBBON ON NEW FACILITY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive as well as other city and county officials and leaders from Nitto, a global pioneer of state-of-the-art technology and manufacturer of high-performance materials, to cut the ribbon on the...

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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2025 CLOSURE

All county administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume our normal operating hours at 8 AM on Monday, July 5th, 2025. Solid waste collection routes through through Republic Services...

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JULY 4th 2025 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

There will be NO changes to solid waste collection service this week due to the 4th of July holiday. This only applies to County residents, using red/blue carts through Republic Services. If you have any questions or concerns about your trash collection please call...

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URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS AT FLOOD RELIEF CENTER

The Franklin County Flood Relief Center is making an urgent appeal for help. According to one of the site organizers, Michael Fitzpatrick, “Approximately 8 weeks ago, we started a collection site for donated home furnishings to pass out to flood victims in need for...

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