Linda Younkin

Finding the back of the net was a challenge for the Frankfort and Lexington Catholic boys soccer teams Monday when they met in the first round of the 11th Region tournament. The match at Capitol View Park came down to a shootout, and Lexington Catholic won 2-1 to advance to Wednesday’s semifinal against Bryan Station […]

Frankfort’s girls soccer team scored early, and the Lady Panthers rode that momentum to a 4-1 win over The Frankfort Christian Academy Wednesday in the semifinals of the 41st District tournament. “We played really well in the first half and kind of settled down, created a lot of chances and scored two early goals, and […]

For the seventh year in a row, Frankfort’s boys soccer team faced Great Crossing in the 41st District tournament final. The two teams split the first six matchups, and the Panthers took the rubber match Thursday with a 1-0 victory at Franklin County. Both teams played strong defense, and the game’s only goal came on […]

Western Hills’ girls volleyball team had a lot to celebrate Thursday. A Pink Night, an individual milestone and a 3-0 win (25-12, 25-10, 25-10) over Frankfort at WHHS. “It was a fun night,” WHHS coach Kelcie Turner said. “It was Pink Night. Mallory Fint went over 1,000 assists, and she’s just a junior.” Pink Night […]

Georgia Gilbert is a newcomer to Second Street School, and she’s made a big impression. Georgia, a second grader, has been named the WesBanco Student of the Week. “Georgia is new to Second Street and has been working very hard in class,” Second Street teacher Cindy Bramble wrote in her nomination. TrendingLocal man charged following Noel […]

When the Frankfort Cemetery grounds crew arrived at work Friday, the staff made a disturbing discovery. Six gravesites had been run over and the headstones knocked off their foundations. Gary Fields, the cemetery’s office administrator, doesn’t think the incident is an intentional act of vandalism. “I think it was an accident,” he said Friday afternoon. […]

Western Hills’ football team was looking for its first win. WHHS interim coach Matthew Dawahare knew where to look for help. The Wolverines picked up their first victory of the season Friday, defeating Dayton 35-30 at WHHS. “The kids have played hard, but I knew we had to change what we were doing offensively,” Dawahare […]

Capital Day School celebrated its annual Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day Sept. 12. The traditional kindergarten through eighth grade provided musical performances at Immanuel Baptist Church followed by tea time with grandparents at the church. The grandparents of traditional K-8 students had the option of going to Capital Day School and touring their grandchild’s classroom […]

Franklin County’s girls golf team played in some big tournaments last week. The Lady Flyers won the Kentucky 2A State Championship last Monday at the Owensboro Country Club. FCHS’ Mary Clayton Rodgers was medalist, and teammate Emerson Bowling was runner-up. TrendingOne dead, another critically injured in Ashwood Court shootingFPD: Man targeted two with loaded bow […]

When two football teams ranked in the top five of their respective classes meet, sometimes one play can be the difference. It was Friday, when Franklin County pulled out a 28-27 victory over Lexington Christian at Benny Watkins Field. LCA, ranked fourth in Class 2A, scored with 3:36 left in the game, putting the Eagles […]