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Berea Tourism invests in community projects

In a special called meeting of the Berea Tourism Commission last week, officials voted to invest in public resources for the community, whether it...

Berea Tourism previously leased a trolley from Kentucky River Foothills and employed a narrator to show visitors the interesting sights in town. Tourism recently voted to take an interim step of purchasing a passenger van before committing to a full-size passenger trolley.

Tourism opts to purchase van now, trolley later

The Berea Tourism Commission recently voted unanimously to use a portion of its 2025 budget for the purchase of a passenger van. The budget...

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Crisis Ready: EKU’s Homeland Security degree puts preparedness first

When catastrophe hits—whether it’s the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky, wildfires raging across California, the global pandemic that...

'Touch a Truck' Career Day

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Madison Southern High School presents 'SpongeBob Musical'

Get ready to dive into a sea of laughter and adventure as Madison Southern High School presents, “The SpongeBob Musical!” Based on the popular...

Debbie Warford

Commander Danny Helton presents a $,1000 check on behalf of Cleveland Post 50 members to Bill Williams, monument project coordinator researcher. Also pictured is Sharon Graves, President of Madison County Historical Society and Gary Baker, Adjutant of Post 50. (Submitted)

Donation to help fund WWII monument

Cleveland Frost Post 50 of The American Legion donated $1,000 to the Madison County Historical Society to honor Madison County’s WWII...

79-year-old Berea man hopes mowing a 'few yards' will help ease the...

Eldon Campbell worked two jobs and retired from both of them. He draws a monthly retirement check from Westinghouse and the Madison County Board of...

Blitz a success

More than 70 volunteers came together April 11–13 for the 11th Annual Victory Garden Blitz, hosted by Sustainable Berea. In just one weekend, the...

'We Show Up' group plans Town Hall at Folk Center

A local organization, "We Show Up" will host a Town Hall meeting offering residents of Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District the chance to express...

Berea Tourism invests in community projects

In a special called meeting of the Berea Tourism Commission last week, officials voted to invest in public resources for the community, whether it...

Today in History: April 25, Spanish-American War declared

Today is Friday, April 25, the 115th day of 2025. There are 250 days left in the year.Today in history:On April 25, 1898, the United States...

Jacob Nathaniel Madden

Jacob Nathaniel Madden ObituaryJacob Nathaniel Madden of Berea, was born November 20, 2003, in Fayette County and passed away Sunday, April 20, in...

Wanda Ann Vanwinkle Anglin

Wanda Ann Vanwinkle Anglin, 82, widow of Lester Anglin passed away on April 20, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1942 Jarvis Vanwinkle and Marie...

Helen Faye Parker Powell

Helen Faye Parker Powell departed this earth on April 21, comforted and surrounded by her family. Though we will mourn her earthly presence, we...

Pope always a central figure in society

The Pope has always been one of the most central religious figures in our society.I wasn’t raised a Catholic and admit I’m not versed in the church...

Easter offers hope, new beginning

Easter is a special time to celebrate.For as long as I can remember, our family has always celebrated the risen Savior and dressed our best on...

Commentary: Welcome to Madison County. Now Go Home.

In the 1980s, California was the place to be. Business was booming, and folks from all over America were drawn to opportunities in the Golden...

Todd honored to be named coach at Boyle County

Jamie Todd was named boys basketball coach at Boyle County High School Tuesday.Todd, who was an assistant coach at Berea College, also coached at...

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State & National News

Rep. Andy Barr joins crowded race for McConnell's senate seat

Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr launched a high-stakes Senate campaign Tuesday, opting to give up his seemingly secure House seat next year and...

The Latest: Pope Francis' funeral will be held Saturday

Pope Francis' funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter's...

A sequoia forest in Detroit? Plantings to improve air quality and...

DETROIT (AP) — Arborists are turning vacant land on Detroit's eastside into a small urban forest, not of elms, oaks and red maples indigenous to...

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