Power restored to 800 homes
Power was restored to about 800 customers in South Frankfort by about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday after a tree fell on utility lines at Lafayette Drive.
Russ Colwell, customer service manager, said power was out for about an hour on Capital Avenue, Todd and Murray streets.
Service was restored on Woodland Avenue, Shelby Street, Lafayette Drive and Dogwood Lane in about 90 minutes, Colwell said.
High winds likely caused the tree to fall and some equipment was damaged and had to be replaced, he said.
Offices closed for holiday
All city and county offices will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day.
There will be no city bus service.
Franklin County Health Department will also be closed.
Tea Party Saturday
The Capitol Tea Party on Saturday will include an open mic session where participants can make one-minute speeches.
The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at the Capitol steps. The agenda will include music from the Frankfort-based group GodCry with vocalist Jeanette Franklin.
Speakers from Louisville, Somerset and Elizabethtown will also participate.
The event is organized by the American Family Association of Kentucky and is designed to promote lower taxes and smaller government.
For more information, call (502) 554-1592.
Waddy church plans events
Waddy Church of Faith, 5967 Waddy Road, is having a homecoming 10:30 a.m. July 12. Guest speaker is Bertha Brown and a potluck lunch will be served.
The church’s 11th annual “Campmeeting” is July 13-17. Morning services are at 10:30, evening services are at 7. Guest speakers include “Happy” Jack Gideon, Jeremy Gilliam, Bobby Bryant, Paul Harvey and Jimmy Williams.
Special singing will be featured each night. For more information call Rev. Gayle Brown at (502) 829-9297 or Assistant Pastor Susan Skelton at (502) 829-9303.
Republicans hosting cookout
The Frankfort Young Republicans will host a cookout with Trey Grayson July 11, from noon to 2 p.m. at Kentucky River View Park.
Bring a side dish; everyone is invited.
For more info and to RSVP e-mail frankfortyrs@gmail.com.