Picture a 5-year-old girl at the Winchester train station with her parents. She is waiting for her ride to Berea, where her great aunt is waiting for her, in a room filled with mops and cleaning …
“Where do I begin to tell the story of Richmond Powwow.” These were the words Janet Quigg, who has Cherokee ancestry, wrote in a letter recalling the years she spent as organizer of the …
A country store is often the community center for a small town, a time capsule for its beloved history and a gathering place for story tellers. At Thomas Round Hill Grill & Grocery, people …
Years ago, young and old would gather at the Union City store after hard work in the tobacco fields. Co-owner Sam Kirby was one of these men. “We’d come down here for lunch, …
Imagine Berea and Richmond connected through multi-use trails – shared pathways for cyclists and pedestrians. The Madison Multi-Use Trails Alliance is trying to make that a reality. …
If you see a car with the license plate RAH21, it belongs to Kim Collins – leader of the Retired Awesome Hikers and known as a “force of nature” to those she leads. Collins started …
Berea singer and songwriter Bobby James does it all. Because he has no manager, James finds venues, schedules shows, and handles various administrative tasks by himself, such as booking …
Appalachian folk music, fresh produce, and strangers laughing and talking over a free meal – these were some of the sights and sounds at the Berea Farmers Market last Saturday. At the …
Laughter, splashes, joy, and wonder were in abundance at the Berea Skate Park last Friday. In addition to having fun with water the kids enjoyed playing with the cicadas. “Fire Truck Friday” is a …
On Thursday, May 29, several women joined a kayaking workshop organized by Richmond Parks and Recreation at the Lake Reba Kayak Launch. The group learned how to use the kayak launch, paddling …
Zayda Flanery, Berea author, has published a book titled, “My Simple Dream”. This is a fictional novel of a year’s worth of discoveries made on the farm. Zayda is happy to share the book. Many …
The American Legion Cleveland Frost Post 50 in Berea serves American veterans, service members, and their community. Their activities include organizing volunteers to put flags on the graves of …
In 1988, Larry Horn joined Madison County EMS as a paramedic. Thirty years later, his daughter London Horn also stepped on the EMS truck as a paramedic in December of 2021. Together, they …
Cicadas have begun to emerge from around the county and I just wanted to reach out to you as you may have clients who ask questions. Below is information about this insect. These insects …
Berea government and business leaders gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting/open house at the Berea Gallery & Events Center. The celebration was hosted by the city and the Berea Chamber of …
A National Day of Prayer event was held last Thursday at Berea City Hall. Featured speakers included, Pastor Kevin Slemp of Berea Baptist Church, right, Achee Eads (Great Commission Church)Steve …
“I’ve never been a person that wanted to sit in a cubicle to make a living,” said Tyler Collet, ’17. “I wanted to be active and moving in my career. I’ve loved golf ever since I was …
Cleveland Frost Post 50 of The American Legion donated $1,000 to the Madison County Historical Society to honor Madison County’s WWII casualties. Names to be listed on the monument …
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 Education as well as monthly social security …
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 team installed over 100 raised garden beds for …