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LEBANON ROAD AREA ROAD WORK IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
The County Road Department is working on re-blacktopping Lebanon Road and Lebanon Ridge road today. Motorists in this area should be prepared for closures, delays and detours. The work is expected to last through next week. However, the duration of this work may be...
Juneteenth Holiday Closure
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the offices of the Fiscal Court and County Clerk will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. We will resume normal hours at 8 AM on Thursday, June 20th, 2024.
JOINT PROCLAMATION ISSUED AT WEAR ORANGE EVENT
Judge Mueller and Mayor Layne Wilkerson issued a joint proclamation this morning. The proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Frankfort and the County of Franklin, Kentucky to honor and remember all...
Paddocks of Frankfort Breaks Ground on New Power Regional Retail Center
FRANKFORT, KY. – Governor Andy Beshear, County Judge Michael Mueller, developers Pat Madden of Hamburg Place, Jason Taylor and Bret Caller of Equity-Management Group, Inc. today joined Mayor Layne Wilkerson in breaking ground on the Paddocks of Frankfort, a new power...
TOUCH-A-TRUCK AT SSS
The County Road Department participated in the Touch-A-Truck event today at Second Street School. Employees Cody Callis and Jason Colston showcased two of our vehicles at the event. Being a strong community partner is part of our core values!
Compost Giveaway May 31st
Our county compost giveaway is tomorrow, 5/31! We will be at Lakeview Park by the softball fields from 8-12. The road department was able to screen 4 pallets worth of bagged material, and 35-40 tons of bulk compost.Supplies may be limited: first come, first served....
GOVERNOR BESHEAR & JUDGE MUELLER JOINTLY DECLARE JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear named Juneteenth an executive branch holiday at this afternoon’s Team Kentucky Update. Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge/Executive joined the Governor in signing an executive order making the holiday officially recognized at the...
2024 RUN FOR THE WALL STOPS AT THE KENTUCKY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
The 2024 Run for the Wall Central Route stopped at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this morning in Frankfort. The VFW Post 4075 hosted the riders and provided snacks for the stop. The Franklin County Fire Department used its ladder trucks to hoist the American flag...
COURT CONSIDERING COMP PLAN GOALS & POLICIES
The Fiscal Court is set to vote on the proposed goals and policies for the Frankfort/Franklin County Comprehensive Plan at its next meeting. This meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at 5 PM. The goals and policies document has been in progress...
JUDGE MUELLER MEETS LEADERSHIP FRANKFORT CLASS
Franklin County Judge Executive, Michael Mueller, met with the 2024 Leadership Frankfort Class this morning. This program, hosted by the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to develop and engage the leadership skills of potential and current leaders....