Berea Citizen Online

US inflation remained elevated last month as consumer spending...

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has...

Court extends tax deadline to Nov. 3

The Madison County Fiscal Court unanimously adopted a measure Tuesday extending the filing deadline for 2024 taxes from April 15 to Nov. 3,...

Hannah King led a group of concerned parents who staged an
informational meeting Tuesday about the future of the Berea Independent School
District. In the background is (from left) Kyle French, Kim Coyle, Kelly Caldwell,
Casey Poynter, and Sarah Rohrer. Others who addressed the meeting included
former school superintendent Mike Hogg, Berea College President Cheryl Nixon,
Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley, and instructor Travis Blankenship.

Message to Pirate families: 'Don't jump ship'

Several Berea leaders, teachers and administrators gathered Tuesday at the Russel Acton Folk Center to deliver a message to parents of Berea...

'We the People'

Fifth-grade students at Kingston Elementary School did a “We The People” simulated congressional hearing in which students testified before a panel...

Pothole repairs scheduled on I-75 Friday-Saturday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pothole repairs on I-75 Southbound from the Fayette-Madison County line,...

Berea honors Pauline Oliver’s 101st birthday

Berea officially honored one of its centenarians Monday, celebrating the 101st birthday of Pauline Oliver. Mayor Bruce Fraley and Berea City...

What is Signal, the chat app used by US officials to share attack...

LONDON (AP) — A magazine journalist's account of being added to a group chat of U.S. national security officials coordinating plans for airstrikes...

Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans' views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year...

Berea Community School board, superintendent 'discussing options'...

The leadership team at Berea Community School district is taking steps to make a “change promptly” and part ways with Superintendent Dr. Diane...

There must be a reason cows have horns and horses don’t

I heard a story the other day about the city slicker who visited a farm for the very first time. He was fascinated by all he saw and had lots of...

Randy McPheron is returning to Bethel Baptist as pastor after a 25-year absence. (Kentucky Today/Robin Cornetet)

McPheron returns as pastor at Bethel Baptist

Asking Randy McPheron to share John 3:16 is like asking a bird to sing. It comes naturally.McPheron was preaching in view of a call to Bethel...

We keep the light shining

We covered a City Council meeting this month. We also cover Madison County Fiscal Court meetings.Why do we make an effort to cover and report those...

Sandlin officially named city administrator

IIn an 8-0 vote, the Berea City Council endorsed Mayor Bruce Fraley’s recommendation to hire Shawn Sandlin as Berea’s permanent city...

Photos by Robert Elam

Students at BCS stage walkout to protest cuts, demand...

In an emotionally charged Berea Independent School Board meeting Monday, parents and teachers expressed outrage at a $1.3 million budget shortfall...

Council votes unanimously to move public comments to the top of agenda

In a 8-0 vote, the Berea City Council adopted a municipal order concerning the order of the citizen comments segment of public meetings, ensuring...

phil malicote

Loading...