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Recycling collection 5/19/22
The odd side of Georgetown Rd (US 460) and S Scruggs Ln will have their recycling collected tomorrow. Please leave your carts outside. Thank you for your patience.
Recycling Pickup 5/18/22
Recycling on Nineveh, Mulholland, River Valley, and in the Leatherwood neighborhood will be collected tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.