2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.

Berea Earth Warriors concert returns Oct. 17

Fifteen musical acts are set to take the stage at the Berea College Indian Fort Amphitheater for the fifth annual Berea Earth Warriors Concert. “We are so excited to bring some …

Yanes informs council on status of hospital

John Yanes, president of CommonSpirit St. Joseph Berea addressed the Berea City Council.

Amid recent news of several rural hospital closures nationwide, CommonSpirit St. Joseph Berea President John Yanes appeared before the Berea City Council at the Oct. 6 meeting to update the council …

Decision on solar farm likely on Oct. 22

Silicon Ranch representatives Bob Corney, left, and Rob Riley present details of the proposed solar farm.

During a public hearing last month, a Silicon Ranch representative said the company would be a “good and contributing neighbor” if allowed to build a solar farm on 830 acres of land in Waco. …

Property Transfers, Marriage Licenses

July 16 Leon Sandlin and Anna K. Sandlin, parties of the first part, to Dakota M. Fish and Emily K. Fish, parties of the second part, Lot 1 as shown on the Boundary Survey-Minor …

Madison Community Band announces 19th season of concerts

RICHMOND— The Madison Community Band will launch its 19th season of performances with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at First Baptist Church in Richmond, Kentucky, just off the EKU Bypass. …

Berea Woodcarvers hold a special day

The Berea Woodcarvers recently held a birthday celebration for their oldest member, 97-year-old Jack, a World War II veteran. During the day, the carvers also made donations to three local …

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Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

Big problem, but a simple fix

Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court. Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …

SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS FILES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, filed Senate Joint Resolution 116 directing Kentucky’s public teaching universities to develop a comprehensive, …

Obituaries

Clifford Steven ‘Steve’ Lynn

Clifford Steven “Steve” Lynn, died at the age of 71 on Saturday October 3, 2026 at his Berea home following a two-week stay in the UK Markey Cancer Center. He is survived by his wife, Betty …

James H. Lambert

James Hilton Lambert , 83 of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, September 21, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington following a short illness. He was born at Berea College Hospital on November 3, 1942 to …

Dr. Bernard ‘Barney’ Davis

Dr. Bernard “Barney” Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State University. …

Grover Cleveland DeWitt

Grover Cleveland DeWitt, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026. He was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania , on December 21, 1943. He joined the Air Force …

Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis

Dr. Bernard “Barney” Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State …

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Eagles roll past Jaguars, 42-8

After falling behind early to visiting East Jessamine, Madison Southern responded by scoring six straight touchdowns in a 42-8 romp over the Jaguars. Cayden Chasteen picked off a pass late in …

Pirates fall to Trimble County, 44-8

Berea Community’s Homecoming game against Trimble County on Friday night ended in a 44-8 loss for the Pirates, but the final score does not tell Berea’s entire story. After falling behind by …

Eagles nip Bulldogs, 19-14

Last Friday night, Madison Southern beat Paul Laurence Dunbar 19-14. Senior quarterback Gabe Beard completed 9-of-15 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Senior Running …

Decisions, Decisions

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …

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Woodcraft: Lessons From Deer Camp (Table Fare)

There hung in a Middlesboro steakhouse a warning sign which read: “We cannot guarantee the flavor of a well-done steak.” First, I can’t help the man who insists upon eating all meat …

National Newspaper Week: A reflection

“Strong local journalism is essential to a strong community.” — Public Relations Society of America’s Thoroughbred Chapter, as reported by The Lane Report 13 journalists laid …

As society and technologies have evolved, so too has The Berea Citizen

Long before the internet came along and revolutionized news delivery, newspapers were continually changing how they presented information as society and technologies evolved. The Berea …

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