Berea couple hikes the Appalachian Trail

In middle school, Connor Richmond watched a YouTube video that intrigued him about hiking the Appalachian Trail. “That stayed with me,” Richmond said. “But it’s not something you can …

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Obituaries

Doxie Cope

Doxie Cope, 83, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Berea, Kentucky. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Clay County, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a …

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 …

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Old man’s moped outruns Corvette

An old man on a moped pulled up next to a young fellow in a Corvette at a stoplight. “What kind of car you got there?” the old man asked, his thumbs tucked into his suspenders. …

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 …

Woodcraft: Lessons From Deer Camp (Meat Preparation)

I ’m a firm believer the culprit behind the dreaded liver-flavored leather that some call venison is improper field preparation and butchering. This week, I’ll pass along some …

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How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

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(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.