Top Story State of the Village address highlights events, developments in Frankfort Jeff Vorva Times correspondent May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023 0 1 of 2 Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle give a State of the Village speech April 27. 0 Jeff Vorva, The Times Sparks Coffee is scheduled to open in a vacant outlet in front of the Emagine Theater in Frankfort Tony V. Martin, file, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle used a first-in-a-decade forum to expand on a once-in-a-century event.kAm~8=6 H2D E96 >2:? 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