🌱 What earned Frankfort’s superintendent an “exemplary” rating and staff raises?
Frankfort, Kentucky Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Frankfort! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What earned Frankfort’s superintendent an “exemplary” rating and staff raises?
- How your July 4 run can support Frankfort’s VFW Post 4075
- Why Kentucky tourism’s record year matters for Frankfort’s economy.
Also on today's calendar: Optimist Club of Frankfort and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. FIS board gives Satterly exemplary rating in superintendent evaluation (state-journal.com) — Frankfort Independent Schools’ board has given Superintendent Sheri Satterly its highest “exemplary” rating and approved a 2% raise for all staff for the 2026-27 year. Board members praised stronger finances, infrastructure plans, and a growing dual-credit program that’s helping nearly 30% of Frankfort High graduates earn free associate degrees. 
2. Distillery hosting Great Buffalo Chase 2.5K on July 4 (state-journal.com) — A July 4 Great Buffalo Chase 2.5K fun run at Buffalo Trace Distillery will raise money for Frankfort’s VFW Post 4075, with all registration proceeds benefiting the post. Runners are urged to wear over-the-top patriotic costumes, compete for prizes and raffles, and can register online before the July 2 deadline.
3. Kentucky Tourism is breaking records (lanereport.com) — In Frankfort, Gov. Andy Beshear joined tourism leaders at The Ashbrook Hotel to celebrate a record $14.6 billion tourism impact for 2025, supporting nearly 97,000 jobs statewide. Officials highlighted bourbon, parks, main streets and new tourism investments as key drivers, and touted the “New Kentucky Home” initiative to keep visitors and workers coming to communities like Frankfort.
4. Should Kentuckians be worried about ‘gas pump screw scams?' (wkyt.com) — Frankfort-based state officials are warning Kentuckians to watch for new scams that could let thieves piggyback on your gas pump transaction, even though no cases have been confirmed in Kentucky yet. Experts from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Better Business Bureau urge you to use credit cards, verify pumps start at zero, get a receipt, and quickly report anything suspicious.
5. Kentucky governor reverses budget cuts amid surplus (fox56news.com) — From the Capitol in Frankfort, Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s reversing some recently announced budget cuts to foster care, Medicaid and TANF after identifying unused funds and debt-service savings. He plans to protect services for thousands of children and families while still adding to Kentucky’s rainy day fund, setting up a likely showdown with Republican legislative leaders.
📸 Around Frankfort
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★ Featured events ★
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Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series: Lessons from “The Great Dissenter” →
Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St, Frankfort
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce LIFE House For Animals 14 Fido Ct Frankfort, KY 40601
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2nd Annual Bourbon Ball Gala →
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce The Ashbrook Hotel 300 Washington St Frankfort, KY 40601
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Camp Fido - WEEK 1
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce LIFE House For Animals 14 Fido Ct Frankfort, KY 40601
8:00 am -
Maximize Your Membership
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce 484 Chenault Rd Frankfort KY 40601
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Optimist Club of Frankfort →
Office Pub & Deli, 614 Comanche Trail, Frankfort
12:00 pm -
Emerging Leaders Socializing at Retros Social Arcade
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce 1007 Twilight Trail STE 1 Frankfort, KY 40601
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Paul Sawyer library Summer reading program →
Frankfort, KY Calendar, 800 Louisville Road, Frankfort
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
📣 Frankfort Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chair Assisted Yoga →
Anderson Public Library, 114 N Main St, Lawrenceburg
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Simply FIVE →
Mind & Body MedSpa | Medical Spa in Versailles, Kentucky, 194 S Main St, Versailles
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West Sixth Farm Hiking Club — Woods & Waters Land Trust →
West Sixth Farm, 4495 Shadrick Ferry Rd, Frankfort
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🌙 Wild Woman Astrology ✨ →
Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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