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SAFETY ALERT – LAKEVIEW PARK
We have recently been made aware of several incidents involving theft from parked vehicles within the grounds of Lakeview Park. The County asks that patrons of the park remain vigilant and avoid leaving any valuables inside their vehicles. Judge Wells has asked park...
Kentucky Fallen Firefighter Memorial Held at Juniper Hill
Frankfort - Judge Wells delivered remarks at this morning’s annual Kentucky Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service at Juniper Hill Park. The event honors fallen firefighters from across the state of Kentucky is hosted by the Kentucky Firefighters Association, the...
Changes to items accepted for curbside recycling – starting October 2021
Starting October 4, 2021, Franklin County residents (those with red carts) can start to put glass in their curbside recycle bin for transport to LFUCG's Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Paper should still be taken to one of the two drop off locations (1) behind the...
Statement from Judge Wells Regarding the Farmdale Sanitation District
Statement from Judge Wells Regarding the Farmdale Sanitation District: “I have heard from multiple constituents about conditions within the Farmdale Sanitation District. Please be assured, I am in constant contact with the board and I am receiving frequent updates...
Judge Wells Participates in FHS PARADE
Judge Wells and Mayor Wilkerson participated in this afternoon's Frankfort High School Homecoming Parade. This Frankfort tradition dates back to 1939. This year’s festivities were particularly celebratory since parade was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event October 16, 2021
Fall 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Event will be held on October 16, 2021 at the Frankfort Recycling Center from 8 AM to Noon. Contact Brittany at 502-875-8751 for more information.
COUNTY PARK STAFF ASSISTS HUMANE SOCIETY WITH DELIVERY
Last week the staff of Lakeview Park, under the leadership of Director Charlie Lewis, assisted with the delivery of pet supplies donated to the Franklin County Humane Society by Chewy.com. The County Parks Department volunteered to help provide a location to accept as...
FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING
Gravity Diagnostics will be providing free PCR Drive-thru COVID-19 testing for the entire community.Thanks to a partnership with FCHD, Gravity, Franklin County and Frankfort Independent school systems.Gravity Diagnostics will be performing the test. NO...
Cruisin to benefit the Franklin County Fire Department’s Annual Toy Drive
Members of the Franklin County government are hosting a Cruisin at the Carter House on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 1 - 4 PM. Please bring a new toy or cash donation to support the Franklin County Fire Department Toy Drive. For more information about this annual...
Office Closing 9/7/21
Out of an abundance of caution, and to ensure the health and safety of our staff and general public, we will be closing our office today, September 7th, 2021 at 2:30 PM to allow our staff the opportunity to participate in COVID-19 testing. We will resume our normal...