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• Dustin Johnson

  03-11-2026 23:21 via State-Journal
  
  Dustin Edward Johnson, age 38, passed away at home on October 31, 2026.
  Born November 13, 1987, Dustin loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved his pets, Nevaeh and Josey, and his canine sister, Jolene.Dustin had no children but loved kids. He had a small business, Johnson’s Fence & Paint Repair. He attended Shelby County High School. Dustin gave his life to the Lord and was a member of Peaks Mill Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his father, James Allenby
  
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• Friendsgiving brings out community, food donations

  07-11-2026 06:24 via State-Journal
  
  Friendsgiving is all about food and helping others.
  The annual event took place Wednesday afternoon at the Thorn Hill Education Center. Food donated by local businesses was available to everyone attending the annual event at no charge, and those attending brought non-perishable food items.
  The non-perishable items were donated to the Capital City Activity Center.
  “The first year, this was something Tish Shade from the Chamber brought to my attention and thought it would be a good idea to start
  
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• Flat Creek Road bridge to open Tuesday

  07-11-2026 06:23 via State-Journal
  
  A new bridge on Flat Creek Road (KY 12) in Franklin County will open on Tuesday.
  Thebridge, along with a new roadway approach and alignment, is located at mile point 12.46 (near the Franklin/Henry County line) over Flat Creek. Traffic will switch from the existing bridge to the new one. The new alignment and bridge are positioned just east of the old bridge.
  Motorists should use caution and follow traffic control devices. Following the conclusion of moving traffic to the new bridge, the existing
  
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• Frankfort declares Nov. 1 ‘Extra Mile Day’ honoring those making a difference

  07-11-2026 06:22 via State-Journal
  Mayor Layne Wilkerson proclaimed Nov. 1 as Extra Mile Day, recognizing the people whose volunteer service, generosity, and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen the community.
  From supporting schools and community programs to caring for seniors, helping animals in need, and showing up when a neighbor needs a hand, those individuals give their time, energy, and heart — often without recognition. Extra Mile Day shines a light on the people and organizations whose efforts make life better
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Nov. 5)

  07-11-2026 06:21 via State-Journal
  
  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 12:08 a.m., officers took an abuse complaint at Prince Hall Village Apartments on Prince Hall Village Drive. A caller reported she was babysitting and the mother was supposed to be home by 10 p.m. and she was unable to get a hold of her. The children were returned to the parents at 1:36 a.m.
  • At 6:15 a.m., offi
  
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• WesBanco Student of the Week: Frankfort’s Spaulding accepted into leadership institute at Louisville

  07-11-2026 06:20 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort High sophomore Blake Spaulding has been accepted into the Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) at the University of Louisville, and for this accomplishment, he’s been named the WesBanco Student of the Week.
  The CLI is open to rising sophomores and juniors, and applications close in late August.
  It’s a highly selective program with approximately 10 sophomores and 10 juniors accepted at each campus. The Louisville campus is hosted by the McConnell Center, and there is a campus at Western
  
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• Guest columnist: Draft Kentucky social studies standards need major work

  07-11-2026 01:30 via State-Journal
  
  Do you think Kentucky’s students need to learn about Adolf Hitler, Thomas Edison and the Panama Canal? If so, you won’t be happy with a proposed set of public school social studies standards currently undergoing a public review.
  Education standards are the cornerstone of curriculum, instruction and tests. They should provide detailed descriptions of what students are supposed to know and be able to do.
  But there are massive problems with the proposal.
  For example, the War of 1812, in which,
  
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• Alice Delambre

  06-11-2026 16:08 via State-Journal
  
  Alice Holmes Delambre died Saturday, October 24, at her home in South Frankfort. Beloved for her kindness, generosity, conscientiousness and quietly roguish sense of humor, Alice delighted in the company of her family and friends — human and feline alike.She leaves behind two sons, Brian (Stephanie Adamkin) and Jason (Amelia Berry); granddaughters, Rosie, Etta and Denna; grandson, Julian; brother, William Holmes (Lynn Partin); cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; and kitties, Phoeni
  
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• Monday’s city commission meeting canceled

  06-11-2026 04:21 via State-Journal
  
  The City of Frankfort Board of Commissioners had canceled its work session scheduled for Monday.
  This meeting will be combined with its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m.
  
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• Frankfort’s BJ’s Wholesale Club opening Nov. 13

  06-11-2026 04:20 via State-Journal
  
  BJ’s Wholesale Club’s new Frankfort location will open on Nov. 13.
  To celebrate the new club at 4000 Vandalay Drive, the on-site BJ’s Gas will offer members $2 per gallon for one day only on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The promotional price applies to regular gas and has a 30-gallon limit.
  Local shoppers can join now at www.BJs.com/Frankfort.BJ’s offers unbeatable value on everyday essentials in a convenient one-stop shop. Members save on fresh foods, produce, full-servi
  
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• Capital City Cravings opens for business

  06-11-2026 04:20 via State-Journal
  
  In the heart of downtown, hunger meets its match in giant proportions. At Capital City Cravings, co-owners Heather Gatewood, Adyson Gatewood, and Sarah Webb have created a haven for the famished, serving up classic sandwiches of gargantuan size.Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and located at 226 West Main St., the family-owned eatery provides customizable sandwich options, chicken bacon ranch and chicken Caesar wraps, and various salad and dip selections.“Family ownership co
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Nov. 4)

  06-11-2026 04:19 via State-Journal
  
  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 Wednesday:
  • At 3:53 a.m., officers and deputies were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on U.S. 127 South.
  • At 7:13 a.m., officers were called to a criminal mischief complaint on Pin Oak Place. A caller reported a Chevy SUV was broken into and cash and a gun were stolen.
  • At 7:22 a.m., deputies responded to a
  
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• Franklin County Quilt Guild making 136 holiday stockings for Meals on Wheels recipients

  06-11-2026 04:19 via State-Journal
  
  Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort Executive Director Marchele Jenkins​ said many Frankfort/Franklin County seniors live alone and don’t have family, or their families live far away, which is hard for them — especially during the holidays.“Meals on Wheels provides homebound seniors with more than just a freshly prepared, nutritious meal,” Jenkins said. “Each delivery also includes a caring wellness check from a dedicated meal driver who offers a friendly c
  
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• Thanksgiving turkey sale supports Kentucky State farm education, outreach

  06-11-2026 04:18 via State-Journal
  
  This Thanksgiving, Kentucky State University is bringing agricultural education to small-scale farmers, school groups, and FFA chapters through a new program to raise and harvest turkeys.
  The program combines practical learning opportunities with a holiday sale of birds raised at the University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm. Proceeds will support additional farm programming and operations.
  In celebration of the University’s 140th anniversary, the farm’s certified organ
  
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• Griffith, Bolzenthal to perform free recital Sunday

  06-11-2026 04:17 via State-Journal
  Dr. Patricia Barnes Griffith, a pianist and retired member of the Kentucky State University Music Faculty, and Bryan Bolzenthal, a baritone and KSU faculty member, will perform a recital at 4 p.m. on Sunday in Parish Hall at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 311 Washington St.
  The event will feature the vocal music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gabriel Faure, Richard Strauss, Gerald Finzi, John Kander, Leslie Adams and Moses Hogan.
  The recital is free and open to the public.
  
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• Letter: Officers, FCHS staff show kindness to Class of 1959 grad

  06-11-2026 01:30 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  My name is David Vance. I was in the first graduating class of Franklin County High School (1959). My wife and I came from our home in Oklahoma City to Lexington for the Breeders’ Cup last weekend and we had the opportunity to drive over to Frankfort so I could show her where I went to school.It was far more than I could have expected.
  As we approached the school, an officer from the sheriff’s office, Richard Sandifer, was standing at the front drive. I explained to him why we w
  
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• Guest columnist: Wake up, America

  06-11-2026 01:30 via State-Journal
  
  Born in the early 60s and growing up in mid America through the 70s, and 80s was a wonderful thing. I never really thought of just how blessed I was at the time.
  Summers in Kentucky leaving the house mid-morning, rounding up the neighborhood friends, playing, exploring and sometimes fighting, forgetting our disagreements by the end of the day. It didn’t matter whose house we were near; the closest mother would provide Kool Aid and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches around lunchtime. Our moms n
  
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• Gene Cinnamon

  05-11-2026 21:57 via State-Journal
  
  LAWRENCEBURG — Services for Gene Carlton Cinnamon, 96, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sand Spring Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Cinnamon died Wednesday, Nov. 4.
  
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• Michael West

  05-11-2026 17:27 via State-Journal
  
  Michael Edward West, 80 years of age, born January 5, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away October 31, 2026, peacefully at his home in Frankfort.
  Father, husband, musician, historian, patriot and educator. He served in the U.S. Army, prominent contributor to Lexington Brass Band, longtime member of Saxton’s Cornet Band, founding member of the Capital City Community Band, avid drum corps enthusiast and official judge, and retired as the co-director of ASK/SAIL program.Following retirement
  
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• Two new members elected to Frankfort Independent school board

  05-11-2026 17:07 via State-Journal
  
  The Frankfort Independent Board of Education will have two new members.
  Ann Marie Miklavcic and Elisabeth McNicol Wilson were both elected to the board in Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Margaret Tillman finished third in the voting.
  Miklavcic and Wilson are both Frankfort High alumni.
  “I’m a 1999 graduate of Frankfort High,” Miklavcic said during an appearance on Cable 10 Tuesday. “I’ve always loved the tradition of Frankfort High, Frankfort Independent. My parents have always given b
  
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• Frankln County Schools board keeps one incumbent, gains new member

  05-11-2026 17:05 via State-Journal
  
  The Franklin County Schools Board of Education is keeping one incumbent while another lost in Tuesday’s election.
  Natalie Lile, the current board chair, won the 3rd Educational District race over Dennis Schlentz while Adam Scott defeated incumbent Larry Perkins in the 2nd Educational District.
  Lile, who grew up in Frankfort and attended Collins Lane, Bondurant Middle School and Western Hills, has been on the FCS board for 10 years.
  “I love working with the community,” Lile said during an i
  
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• Franklin County Schools board keeps one incumbent, gains new member

  05-11-2026 17:05 via State-Journal
  
  The Franklin County Schools Board of Education is keeping one incumbent while another lost in Tuesday’s election.
  Natalie Lile, the current board chair, won the 3rd Educational District race over Dennis Schlentz while Adam Scott defeated incumbent Larry Perkins in the 2nd Educational District.
  Lile, who grew up in Frankfort and attended Collins Lane, Bondurant Middle School and Western Hills, has been on the FCS board for 10 years.
  “I love working with the community,” Lile said during an i
  
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• Franklin County voter turnout eclipses 51%

  05-11-2026 05:36 via State-Journal
  
  More than half of Franklin County’s registered voters had their voice heard during the general election.
  Of the 39,142 registered voters in the county, 20,099 casted a ballot, according to unofficial results on Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams’ website. That equals a 51.35% voter turnout rate.
  “It’s almost identical to the last midterm election,” said Franklin County Clerk Jeff Hancock, who was also re-elected Tuesday as he was unopposed. “At the end of the day, (we have) a
  
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• Quilts of Valor presentation set for Nov. 15

  05-11-2026 05:34 via State-Journal
  The Franklin County Quilt Guide will present its Quilts of Valor to area veterans at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the VFW Post 4075. One of the recipients is a 95 year old Holocaust survivor from Prestonsburg. A total of 22 quilts will be distributed. VFW Post 4075 is located at 104 E. Second St.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Nov. 3)

  05-11-2026 05:34 via State-Journal
  
  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 Tuesday:
  • At 9:56 a.m., city firefighters and EMS conducted a fire investigation on East Main Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  • At 12:52 p.m., officers took a theft report on Compton Drive. A caller reported mail theft.
  • At 3:12 p.m., deputies responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Georgetown Roa
  
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• Frankfort woman accused of kicking, hitting officers, nurse

  05-11-2026 05:31 via State-Journal
  
  A local woman was pepper-sprayed by Frankfort Police late Tuesday night after she reportedly became combative during her arrest.
  Officers were called to a motorist assist on East Main Street near Winding Way Drive at 11:10 p.m. First responders located a Can-Am Spyder with broken suspension components in the roadway, along with a scrape mark leading from the road to a broken piece of the vehicle.
  Neither of the two people on scene admitted to operating the vehicle, but both were “clearly intox
  
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• Get to know new Franklin County Fire Chief Ray Canafax

  05-11-2026 05:29 via State-Journal
  
  If your elementary education was from a public school, chances are you can likely recall a time when firefighters came to visit and teach kids about fire safety and hand out red plastic fire helmets to children.
  Franklin County Fire Chief Ray Canafax still remembers the day in kindergarten when he got his helmet, and from that moment on, he knew he wanted to become a firefighter.An Ashland native, Canafax began his decades-long career as a volunteer firefighter in his early 20s joining the Westw
  
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• Letter: Contact 811 before breaking ground

  05-11-2026 05:28 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  The days are getting shorter. The air is becoming cooler. That is a sign of one thing — the fall season is among us. As the heat tinkers down and the crisp autumn air begins to settle across the commonwealth, Kentuckians are coming back outside with tools in one hand and a to-do list in the other. Fall is prime time for outdoor DIY projects. Whether you are planting shrubs, sinking posts for a new fence, installing a patio deck or preparing a backyard fire pit, before taking a sho
  
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• Wanda Sue Miller

  05-11-2026 05:27 via State-Journal
  
  Visitation for Wanda Sue Miller, 76, will be 1-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Clark Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Miller died Monday, Nov. 2.
  
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• Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Western Hills’ Brooks scores three touchdowns in win over Frankfort

  04-11-2026 05:36 via State-Journal
  
  Western Hills’ DaiLeon Brooks has scored four touchdowns this season for the Wolverines. He rushed for three of those touchdowns in Friday’s 56-16 win over Frankfort, and for this accomplishment, Brooks has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.
  Brooks, a junior, has been playing football since he was 5 years old. He’s rushed for over 250 yards this season for the Wolverines. His other touchdown came in the Wolverines’ 35-0 win over Grant County.
  Western Hills plays at Nort
  
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