Leitchfield Mayor William Thomason announced at Monday night’s City Council meeting that two local industries will be expanding their respective work-forces by 101 employees.
Thomason said OFS Brands will add 75 new employees in its expansion while Extreme Fabrication will add 26 new jobs. OFS Brands is a maker of office furniture and equipment, and Extreme Fabrication performs metal cutting, bending, welding and custom design work, as well as all types of onsite installation, industrial services, and emergency repair.
Both businesses are located on Salt River Road.
Thomason said as an incentive the city will pay each business $1,000 for each full-time, permanent employee who works at least 90 days. The financial incentives will be remitted quarterly.
Beautification Awards
Thomason recognized several property owners with Beautification Awards for improvements made at Leitchfield properties. Awards were presented to:
- Dwight Embry for work completed at 40 and 42 Public Square
- Kevin Henderson, Kevin Brooks and Keith Brooks for improvements made at 201 South Main Street
- Scott Hawkins for improving 218 South Main Street
- Patsy King for work completed at 52 Public Square
- Ellen Robinson, representing Leitchfield United Methodist Church, for work completed at The Well (208 West Main Street)
- Kobe Dao (owner of 4 Seasons Nails) for his work at 526 South Main Street
New hire in Parks and Rec Dept.
City Council members approved hiring Avery Whitely as newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director Tammy Saltsman’s administrative assistant.
Below are photos of recipients of Beautification Awards (Kobe Dao was not present):
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
