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The Frankfort Christian Academy Drama Department presented "Singin' in the Rain Jr." Thursday night at the school located at 1349 U.S. 421 South. FPB AGREES TO HELP FUND HYDROELECTRIC PLANT REHABILITATION After eight months of meeting via Zoom, the Frankfort Plant Board (FPB) met at a special in-person meeting on Wednesday and approved a Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) agreement. PERMANENT SOLUTION: CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERING DOLLY GRAHAM PARK RESTROOM OPTIONS With a new splash pad in the works and a renovated playground already in operation, Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Director Shawn Pickens presented options for new restroom facilities at Dolly Graham Park during last week’s city commission work session. FISCAL COURT HEARS FUEL RECOVERY RATE REQUEST FROM CENTRAL KENTUCKY HAULING Central Kentucky Hauling, which has been in charge of trash and recycling collection for Franklin County since 2015, requested a fuel recovery rate increase due to the recent surge in diesel fuel prices. THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS 'SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.' The Frankfort Christian Academy Drama Department presented "Singin' in the Rain Jr." Thursday night at the school located at 1349 U.S. 421 South. FPB AGREES TO HELP FUND HYDROELECTRIC PLANT REHABILITATION After eight months of meeting via Zoom, the Frankfort Plant Board (FPB) met at a special in-person meeting on Wednesday and approved a Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) agreement. PERMANENT SOLUTION: CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERING DOLLY GRAHAM PARK RESTROOM OPTIONS With a new splash pad in the works and a renovated playground already in operation, Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Director Shawn Pickens presented options for new restroom facilities at Dolly Graham Park during last week’s city commission work session. FISCAL COURT HEARS FUEL RECOVERY RATE REQUEST FROM CENTRAL KENTUCKY HAULING Central Kentucky Hauling, which has been in charge of trash and recycling collection for Franklin County since 2015, requested a fuel recovery rate increase due to the recent surge in diesel fuel prices. Education top story THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS 'SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.' 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(4) * City approves development agreement for 95-acre mixed use project in West Frankfort (4) * Guest columnist: COVID state of emergency almost over (4) * Kentucky panel passes ban on older transgender athletes (4) * Letter: Useful idiots harm the U.S. and allies (4) * Connie Lemley: An egg-cellent time of year; local eggs abundant at Franklin County Farmers Market (4) * Letter: School's children, teachers are inhaling distiller's fungus now (4) * Guest columnist: Deleting TikTok changed my life (4) * Local mother arrested for allegedly breaking 8-year-old daughter's nose (4) * Stuck in the mud: Frankfort woman charged with attempting to steal vehicle (3) * Bourbon warehouse zoning amendment tabled until May (3) * Guest columnist: Democracy is precious and can be easily taken away (3) * Guest columnist: 'Overall, we're better off now' (3) * Fister running for re-election in 56th House District (3) * Letter: Mueller has leadership experience, vision for Franklin County (3) * Townhome addition passes planning commission despite public opposition (3) * Fifth Frankfort Dollar General now open (3) * CARTOON: I am you (3) * Letter: Vandegrift would get us going in a better direction (3) * Kentucky excited to begin NCAA Tournament run (2) * Guest columnist: KCDC goals to be measured to ensure they are met (2) * Legislation calling for governor to replace KSU regents passes Senate (2) * Compelling Reasons to Wear Face Masks (2) * Letter: 'We want fair and transparent government' (2) * Man, who allegedly used ladder to gain entry to vacant residence, arrested for burglary (2) * Frankfort woman jailed after nearly striking deputy with vehicle (2) * FPB agrees to help fund hydroelectric plant rehabilitation (2) * Fiscal Court gives $200,000 to humane society (2) * CARTOON: How come you know how to have a pool and I don't? 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Business FIFTH FRANKFORT DOLLAR GENERAL NOW OPEN * State Journal staff report * Updated Mar 22, 2022 * Dollar General opened its fifth Frankfort store recently. Business PROPOSAL WOULD GIVE SHOP LOCAL FRANKFORT GIFT CARDS TO K-STATE STUDENTS * CHANDA VENO * Mar 19, 2022 * In an effort to be more inclusive — one of the focus points in the city’s recently adopted strategic plan — Community Engagement Project Manager Blair Hecker proposed offering prepaid Shop Local Frankfort gift cards to Kentucky State University students for a downtown event planned next month. CRIME Crime POLICE: WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING CAR FROM KANSAS * CHANDA VENO * Updated 13 hrs ago * Frankfort police nabbed an alleged car thief Wednesday afternoon for reportedly stealing a Toyota Camry in Kansas. Crime STEAK OUT: LOCAL MAN CHARGED WITH SHOPLIFTING MEAT ARRESTED ON INDICTMENT WARRANT * CHANDA VENO * Updated 22 hrs ago * A Frankfort man who was reportedly caught shoplifting at Kroger was also served with an indictment warrant Wednesday afternoon. Crime POLICE, FIRE BLOTTER (MARCH 23) * State Journal staff report * Updated Mar 24, 2022 * 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: * More Crime WORLD/NATIONAL NEWS - AP * How would those accused of Ukraine war crimes be prosecuted? * New Orleans school board reverses little known ban on jazz * Teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride * Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica * NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week * Media Alert: Campaign Kick-Off to Re-Elect Sheriff Villanueva * US markets point higher as West vows more Russia sanctions * Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict * Minneapolis teachers reach tentative agreement to end strike * Auto Warranty Administrator Helps Protect Auto Consumers from Frauds and Scams * Recession Proof Convention with Wealth Strategist Marcus Barney to Elevate Members in Challenging Economic Times * Some prominent Russians quit jobs, refuse to support war * Oscars diary: A yak in the classroom, a family in Hollywood * Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming * Live updates: Russia fires missiles at Ukraine military unit STATE NEWS - AP * Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game * Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game * KY Lottery * Kentucky lawmakers vote to put limits on death penalty * Jury convicts man of fatally shooting 3 people * Tennessee drops avian influenza precautions on Kentucky line * Private nonprofits affected by storms near deadline for aid * KY Lottery * Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game * Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game * Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash Ball' game * Winning numbers drawn in '5 Card Cash' game * Lawmakers pass bill aimed at teaching 'American principles' * Lawmakers pass bill aimed at teaching American principles * Beshear signs bill giving COVID-related relief to businesses SPORTS - AP * Gauff and Rogers win, more seeded women fall at Miami Open * Murray State brings Prohm back as Racers men's hoops coach * Ball State hires UCLA assistant coach Michael Lewis * Madrid’s Hazard to undergo surgery to remove plate from leg * Papadakis, Cizeron shatter rhythm dance record at worlds * South Carolina top scorer Couisnard enters transfer portal * Niele Ivey set to watch son Jaden play in person at Sweet 16 * 2nd practice at Saudi Arabian GP delayed after nearby fire * Villanova Wildcats and Houston Cougars play in Elite 8 * Duke Blue Devils and Arkansas Razorbacks square off in Elite 8 * With dazzling 14-touch run, Reyna shows promise, frustration * Larrazábal holds 1-shot lead in Qatar despite tough start * New Georgia coach White hires former assistant at Florida * West Ham donates to animal charities after Zouma's fine * US gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualify LATEST LOCAL NEWS THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS 'SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.' 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