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Discretionary Road Money Awarded to Franklin County
Governor Beshear presented Judge Wells a ceremonial check this afternoon for $135,870 to repave Union Ridge Road and Hamilton Lane in northeastern Franklin County. He announced that the money was awarded from his office’s discretionary road fund. Judge Wells thanked...
Lakeview Golf Course & Driving Range Recognized
The Stewart Home & School recognized Lakeview Springs Golf Couse & Driving Range for the outstanding services it provides to their students. Judge Wells and Parks Director Charlie Lewis accepted the award in a ceremony yesterday morning.
Downtown Derby Celebration
Franklin County celebrated the Kentucky Derby this morning with festivities in downtown Frankfort. Also, Judge Wells and Mayor Wilkerson proclaimed today Dale and Wandale Robinson.
Spring 2022 Final Compost Giveaway
This morning was the final Franklin County compost giveaway for the spring season. During the last few months we have been able to give away over 200 tons of free compost to the citizens of our community. This season has served as a trial run for the giveaway program....
Teacher Appreciation Week
Yesterday, Judge Wells and Deputy Judge Harrod made a special delivery of cookies, brownies and cake to Westridge Elementary School in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Judge Wells wants to thank all Franklin County teachers for their hard work educating our...
6th Annual Harold R. Benson Agriculture Luncheon
Judge Wells, Mayor Wilkerson along with Squires Mueller and Sebastian attended the 6th Annual Harold R. Benson Agriculture Luncheon at the Kentucky State University Research farm this afternoon. KSU Interim President Clara Ross Stamps was also in attendance....
Students & Volunteers Plant Flowers in Downtown Barrels
This past weekend a group of committed citizens and young people worked hard to beautify downtown Frankfort. Ag and FFA students and teachers from FCHS and WHHS along with City of Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites staff and Squire Sebastian planted new...
Trash collection 5/2/22
Trash was not collected on Lebanon Rd, Catwalk, or Scrabble today. Please leave your carts out for collection tomorrow morning. Thank you.
Inaugural Kentucky Commonfest
Judge Wells joined Governor Andy Beshear and Mayor Layne Wilkerson in welcoming visitors to the Inaugural Kentucky Commonfest, a beer and bourbon tasting event hosted on Capitol grounds today from noon to 5 pm. Kentucky breweries and distilleries came together to...
Buffalo Trace Celebrates Arbor Day
Judge Wells joined in Buffalo Trace’s celebration of Arbor Day at their farm off of US 127. The local distillery donated several bottles of single oak bourbon to environmental charities to kick off the event. Later in the day 4th graders from Second Street School came...