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Frankfort, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Frankfort! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Frankfort residents were recently indicted in circuit court
  • What Frankfort’s Old YMCA deal really means for the riverfront’s future
  • Why a Frankfort woman now faces assault and DUI charges

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds; cool, temps: high: 61, low: 38.
  • Friday: Variably cloudy with a shower, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Franklin Circuit Court indictments (May 5) (state-journal.com) — A Franklin Circuit Court grand jury has issued a new round of indictments involving several Frankfort residents on charges ranging from assault and robbery to DUI and drug offenses. These cases, all tied to alleged incidents in the community, will move forward in circuit court and may impact how neighbors view local crime and safety.
   

2. You Asked: Is the city paying for the Old YMCA to be demolished? (state-journal.com) — Frankfort’s purchase of the Old YMCA on Bridge Street has ended a long legal dispute and opened questions about whether the city will eventually demolish the building. Officials say no demolition decision or funding plan is in place yet, while terms of the deal include a $100,000 payment, environmental review options, and mutual release of all claims.
   

3. Frankfort woman facing multiple charges after police say she assaulted officers (wkyt.com) — Frankfort police recently arrested a local woman after responding to a reported burglary in progress, and officers say she became combative during and after the arrest. According to the citation, she allegedly kicked and tried to bite officers and made threats after being taken into custody. She now faces multiple charges, including assault of a police officer, DUI, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
   

4. Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Frankfort's Wells ranked among top jumpers in region (state-journal.com) — Frankfort High junior Braylen Wells has been named Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week after winning both the long jump and triple jump at the recent County Championships. Ranked among the top jumpers in Class A Region 5, he’ll lead Frankfort into Saturday’s regional meet in Danville while chasing school records and a shot at the state championships.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday May 7
  • WIN Women In Networking
    MIGUEL'S, 1530 Versailles Rd, Frankfort
    8:30 am
  • Kiwanis Club of Frankfort
    Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce 229 W Main St #102, Frankfort, KY 40601
    12:00 pm
  • 2nd Annual Spring Tea Party benefiting Simon House →
    The Evergreen, 400 Evergreen Rd, Frankfort
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday May 9
  • Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs
    Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce LIFE House For Animals 14 Fido Ct Frankfort, KY 40601
    10:00 am
    • Monday May 11
  • Board of Commissioners Work Session →
    Frankfort, KY Calendar Frankfort, KY 40601
    3:00 pm
  • Board Meeting
    Franklin County Career and Technical Center 652 Chamberlin Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 12
  • Small Business Owners Round Table
    Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Learn the challenges other business owners are having, find help with mentors, talk through challenges in a safe space and build a stronger community of Small Business Owners! **Must be the Owner of the Business to attend** (This one is NOT for GM's
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Need a recommendation for someone to tear down an existing deck and build a new one.
    Ideally someone who is willing to work rurally and has fair pricing. (Nextdoor Peaks Mill/Sullivan Lane)
  • Kentucky State University posted a job opening for Custodian/Housekeeper in Frankfort. Apply here.
  • Cayuse Holdings posted a job opening for Senior Proposal Manager in Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankfort here.

Ok Frankfort! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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