The Madison County School Board honored Superintendent David Gilliam during a reception last Friday at the Ignite Academy North Campus in Richmond. Guests helped celebrate Gilliam’s retirement, …

The Berea Police Department had its annul “Shop with a Cop” event last Saturday at the Berea Wal-Mart. The event was a huge success. Officers from the BPD had the pleasure of shopping with …

The 32nd Danish American Yule Fest, sponsored by the Berea Folk Circle, became a community event for all the senses and for kids of all ages. Colorful, well-attended and challenging workshops were …

The Berea Chamber of Commerce had its annual Christmas twilight parade last Saturday that featured more than 70 entries and more than 30 floats this year. “Our hearts are full after this year’s …

 Fathers and daughters share many milestones throughout their time as a family. From daddy-daughter dates to the father-daughter dance at a wedding, that bond is built through sharing many of …

The Berea Food Bank handed out Christmas meal kits to those in need during a “Giving Tuesday” event on Tuesday. Instead of seeking donations this year, Executive Director Tony Crachiolo said the …

Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit to Berea last Saturday and they welcomed visitors to Old Town during the annual “Mayor’s Merry Mingling” event. The event unofficially kicked off the Christmas …

FRANKFORT (KT) – Governor Andy Beshear is joining with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) in encouraging Kentuckians to participate in the annual statewide “Cram the Cruiser” food drive to combat …

Mayor Bruce Fraley urged support for the Salvation Army in a holiday proclamation presented to the organization’s Richmond representative, Kevin Justice.  The document recognizes the …

Berea College’s Music Department and The Willis D. Weatherford Jr. Campus Christian Center (CCC) will present “A Celebration of Christmas,” the annual Christmas concert, on Friday, Dec. 6, and …

Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley presented a proclamation Tuesday encouraging residents to do their Christmas shopping locally on Saturday, Nov. 30. The day is observed nationally as Small Business Saturday. …

Employees with Berea Public Works were busy this week hanging up Christmas lights along the streets in the city. In above photo, Daniel Mullins hangs a Candy Cane along Prince Royal Drive. This …

Winners from the Farm-City Banquet were as follows: Berea Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture Award: Wolf Gap Farm, Maggie and Melinda Wilder; Berea Kiwanis Club, Youth Agriculture Award: Madi …

Five long-time Berea Food Bank volunteers received a personal letter from President Joe Biden awarding them the highest National honor possible for their service — the President’s Lifetime …

City officials, veterans and citizens gathered at Memorial Park in Berea Monday to observe Veterans Day, 2024. This year’s ceremony was unique, however, in that it settled some unfinished business. …

Century 21 Pinnacle had a 20th anniversary and re-branding celebration last Friday afternoon. Owners Bill and Sandy Adams have enjoyed 20 years of success serving their clients in Berea and …

The Madison Southern  High School Players will be performing  “Mean Girls: High School Edition” this week. Showtimes are set for Oct. 24-26 at 7 p,m. and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.. The …

Pilots from Central Kentucky Regional Airport flew four disaster relief missions to North Carolina, sending much-needed supplies to the victims of Hurricane Helene. The four flights, taken …

Additional funding for Welding Technology and Robotics programs are in store for the Madison County Schools’ Ignite Academy following a $100,000 donation announced today from the Bechtel Parsons …

The Madison County Public Library is all about outreach and improving the quality of life in the community. “That’s something that we try to focus on in everything that we do,” said …