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It’s often been said if you’re looking for someone to do something, ask a busy person since they’re likely able and willing to find the time. Rodney Williams, area president of Whitaker Bank, is the embodiment of that sentiment.
A Boy Scout Eagle ceremony was held for Benjamin Talmadge Tyler Curry at the Church of the Ascension on Saturday. Benjamin is a member of Boy Scout Troop 281. He earned 24 merit badges.
The Howell and Mello families will be hosting a fundraiser at Josephine Sculpture Park on Saturday, June 22, for SMARD1, an ultra rare and life-threatening disease.
This week and beyondMoon: Light phase until the full moon on Monday, 4:31 a.m.; plant only above-ground producers thru Sunday. Then until the new moon on July 2, 3:16 p.m., only below-ground producers.Signs: Today through June 21, so-so but no planting TODAY — the last Ember Day; June 22-23,…
Summertime is here! It seems at this time of year I get inquiries from people that had weight loss and fitness goals they intended to reach before the warm summer weather hit and whoops!
Editor’s note: Volunteers are needed for food delivery Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Must have own vehicle. Call 502-223-5794. The Capital City Activity Center is located at 202 Medical Heights Drive.
‘Chords of Compassion’ concert series starts tonight
The days are at their longest right now, leading into Summer Solstice next week. In line with the natural rhythm of the seasons, work on the farms and at the Franklin County Farmers Market is at its peak. There is so much happening right now.
Registration for the youth music competition at the 14th annual Kentucky Heartwood Music Festival is now open.
Franklin County Relay For Life hosted its Survivor Dinner Tuesday night at First Christian Church.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 2009 Anderson County High School graduate and Lawrenceburg native, supports the training of naval aviation personnel and air operations. Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiffany Davenport is an aviation boatswain's mate (handling) and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate serving a…
Volunteers and cancer survivors will walk a few laps this weekend at Franklin County's Relay for Life celebration, the American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser.
Emily Davis, the winner of ReForest Frankfort's recent logo contest, said she entered the contest at the suggestion of her art teacher Janis Kirstein.
The Frankfort/Franklin County Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring its annual Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway St.
In last week’s June overview, I missed a series of Ember Days but no harm since they don’t occur until Wednesday, Friday and next Saturday. No planting should occur on these days.
A local teen singer who secured a semifinalist spot in the Pigeon Forge Path To Fame talent competition earlier this year will compete in the final round this month.
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Summer Reading has started and the library has a full schedule of activities. If you have not signed up please do so by going to www.pspl.org or stop by the library. There are special events, craft workshops, book discussions, games, music and much more for all ages this summer.
The Frankfort High School Drama Club has set the date for their annual summer drama camp. The camp will take place June 27-29 at Frankfort High School.
Editor’s note: Volunteers are needed for food delivery Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Must have own vehicle. Call 502-223-5794. The Capital City Activity Center is located at 202 Medical Heights Drive.
The Frankfort Audubon Society will host a bird walk from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Pfeiffer State Fish Hatchery. Participants should meet at 9 a.m. at the gate of the hatchery (do not block the gate). Take U.S. 127, 7.7 miles north of Cove Spring Park and turn right onto Highway…
It's Kids Day Saturday, at the Franklin County Farmers Market located at River View Park from 9 a.m.-noon.
Barry and Donna Marston celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Friday.
Fans of the musical “Hamilton,” on stage this month in Louisville, know that Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. What they may not know, however, is that Kentucky politicians sometimes used affairs of honor to settle their differences.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 9:04 a.m. on June 6 to correct that Wolfe graduated in the Frankfort High School class of 1972.
A Western Hills High School graduate is in the running for the Miss Kentucky pageant title this weekend.
Editor’s note: Hunter Wooldridge is a 16-year-old student at Frankfort High School. His comic for The State Journal will run Thursday, Friday and in the Weekend edition.
A Frankfort woman received the highest honor at the 40th annual presentation of the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Historic Preservation Awards last week at Berry Hill Mansion.
Two Franklin County women were among 20 who graduated from the Kentucky Environmental Education Council’s Professional Environmental Educator Certification program Monday.
Forks of the Elkhorn hosting Homecoming 231 today through Sunday
Summer doesn’t actually begin for another few weeks, but school is getting out and the Frankfort Independent Schools’ Summer Feeding Program Kick-Off is happening tomorrow at the Franklin County Farmers Market, so let’s say we’re kicking off summer this weekend. From 9 a.m. to noon, kids get…
Jim and Carol Cymbala went to the Brooklyn Tabernacle in the 1970s with just a few people in the church. He said that, “more people were turning to crack than to Christ.” He was ready to give up in discouragement and then the Lord told him to begin focusing on prayer.
The warmer weather is finally here and our schedules are filling up with vacations and activities. The summer season can be quite challenging to stay on track with a routine. In some cases, the warmer weather can be a motivating factor to start making better lifestyle choices.
On June 14, the ninth annual Classic Film Series kicks off at the Grand Theatre. The Grand will screen seven films selected by the community. Films will be shown on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Here are some random thoughts I've had about fitness, endurance sports and exercise that may or may not be true:
It’s hard to believe May is over and June is here — with the first day of summer arriving with the Summer Solstice at 11:54 a.m. June 21 — also dubbed “the longest day of the year.”
Josephine Sculpture Park’s (JSP) annual SoundScape! Music Festival will be Saturday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to midnight!
Frankfort Regional Medical Center has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) by the American College of Cardiology in May based on an onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be exper…
Capital City Historical Dancers and Musicians (CCDHM) will host The Simple Summer Ball on June 22, at the Hiram Masonic Lodge, 308 Ann St., in Frankfort. Social time starts at 7:30 p.m. with dancing to follow at 8 p.m.
The Franklin County Farmers Market is searching for a few dozen helpers to launch this year’s South Frankfort Food Share, a community-driven cooperative food-buying program that allows folks to purchase fresh, local vegetables on a sliding scale, on June 18.
The Kings Center will host its annual dinner and silent auction fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. June 14 at First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington St.
Frankfort Independent Schools is partnering with the Franklin County Farmers Market for its Summer Feeding Program Kickoff planned from 9 a.m. to noon June 1 at the market pavilion at River View Park.
Milly Ann Stewart will be presented with the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award during the 40th annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Historic Preservation Awards on Wednesday at Berry Hill Mansion.
A Memorial Day service to honor fallen African American Civil War soldiers is planned for 11 a.m. Monday at Greenhill Cemetery.
Brandon and Rachel Bunker celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary Friday.
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