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• Plantin’ by the Signs … and other things: It’s getting late, but give some of these a try

  15-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Quick Takes
  Aug. 28: The moon is in the light phase until 12:18 a.m. Aug. 28 when the full/dark moon takes over.
  Signs through Aug. 17: Flowering, Virgo/bowels (today), Libra/reins (16-17), no veggies/flowers only
  Aug. 18-19: VERY fertile, Scorpio/secrets, above-grounders
  Aug. 20-27: Fertile, Sagittarius/thighs, Capricorn/knees, Aquarius/legs, above-grounders
  Aug. 28-29: VERY fertile, Pisces/feet, below-grounders
  Aug. 30-31: No planting, killing sign Aries/head
  Contact: You may email me at pcase
  
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• Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Aug. 16-22, 2026

  15-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Monday
  5:30 p.m.: Let’s Talk About It (for adults). Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR), Frankfort Anti-Racism Advocates (FARA), and PSPL for a community discussion of race-related issues in Frankfort and beyond. In August, we will discuss the legacy of resistance and “Black August.”
  6:30 p.m.: Puzzle Canvas Art (for families with kids of all ages). Piece together a unique work of art!
  Tuesday
  4:30 p.m.: Beyond the Plate for Families (for families with kids of all ages). Join u
  
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• Parkinson’s disease support group to meet Aug. 20

  15-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  The Parkinson’s disease support group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at The Cross Center at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, 480 Duckers Road. The center is located at the back of the church.
  The group will gather for snacks at 6 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will discuss the types of exercises available for those with Parkinson’s disease.
  
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• Carter takes home two first place awards at Kentucky Florist Association’s national design contest

  15-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Diane Carter, of Benjamin’s Flowers and Gifts, placed first in two categories and second overall at the Kentucky Florist Association’s annual convention July 30-Aug 2 at Belterra Casino.
  The national design contest was titled “The Heart of America Designer of the Year.” Seven designers from four states competed in four categories in the contest. Carter is a former Kentucky Floral Designer of the Year and has been at Benjamin’s Flowers and Gifts for three years.
  
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• Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort News — Aug. 17-21, 2026

  15-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Monday8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.
  10 a.m.: Bingocize for Diabetes with Carla.
  Noon: Tai-Chi. Join Victoria for this slow gentle movement and physical postures.
  1 p.m.: Afternoon Tea & Friendship Day. Join us for afternoon tea. Register with the center at 502-223-5794.Tuesday
  8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.
  9:30 a.m.: Game Day. There will be a variety of games on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  10 a.m.: Knitting and Crochet. These ladies will help you with any current projects or teach you how to
  
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• ‘It’s where we want to be’: South Frankfort residents explain why flood didn’t have them running for the hills

  15-08-2026 06:11 via state-journal.com
  
  More than 15 months after the streets closest to the Kentucky River in South Frankfort filled with water during a near-record-breaking flood in April 2025, one might think that most of those residents whose homes flooded would have went running for the hills. But as of early August, there are less than 10 homes for sale in that area, with only three of them being on Paul Sawyier Drive, the street closest to the river.
  One of the homes for sale is at 200 Paul Sawyier Drive, and it’s current
  
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill now open

  15-08-2026 06:10 via state-journal.com
  
  The first restaurant in The Paddocks of Frankfort opened this week.
  Chipotle Mexican Grill, located at 100 DG Parsons Drive, began serving customers on Monday.
  A fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads, the new location features the restaurant’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles.
  Chipotle Mexican Grill is open from 10:45 a.m
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Aug. 13)

  15-08-2026 06:08 via state-journal.com
  
  The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Thursday:
  • At 7:52 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Louisville Road.
  • At 7:59 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Louisville Road.
  • At 8:22 a.m., deputies, county fire, and EMS were called to an injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 64
  
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