The self-appointed AI police
What's wrong with using a tool that helps small business thrive?
November 05, 2026
'Mind craft': Russia's international cognitive war
Here is a disturbing question: Why was there no public outcry when US envoy Steve Witkoff recently visited Russia and declared accused war criminal Vladimir Putin to be a "great humanitarian"? The reason is that Russia's relentless cognitive war against the West since 2014 is succeeding.
November 04, 2026
Fraley wins in a landslide, Council incumbents keep their seats
BEREA–Incumbent Mayor Bruce Fraley handily won his race against newcomers Ricky Clontz and Troy Lane in Tuesday night's general election. Meanwhile, all three City Council incumbents running for re-election retained their seats. Mayor Fraley, who has been mayor since 2019, having served a term as councilmember
November 04, 2026
Combs thumps Marcum in general election
Plus, May's primary results confirmed
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November 03, 2026
Flock ALPRs at issue again
Council hears multiple public speakers object to use of the technology by the BPD
October 22, 2026
Kentucky-Japan sister city program going strong after 39 years
BEREA—City officials and members of the Madison County International Committee hosted a ceremonial dinner last Friday evening to welcome this year's delegation from Hokuto City, Japan. Every other year the host city, which alternates between Berea/Richmond/Madison County and Hokuto City, welcomes a delegation and plans
October 06, 2026Berea City Council
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Who should you vote for in the Berea City Council race?
BEREA—If you haven't already voted early and are still considering who to cast your ballot for in the City Council race, The Edge would like to help you. We recorded 15 minute videos with all Council candidates but three. Candidates Dan Sipple and Ronnie Terrill declined our
October 29, 2026
Flock ALPRs at issue again
Council hears multiple public speakers object to use of the technology by the BPD
October 22, 2026County
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County BOA still undecided on Crooksville solar farm
FISCAL COURT—At its regularly scheduled meeting last month, the Madison County Board of Adjustments postponed action on a requested conditional use permit for a solar farm. A new date for consideration has not been set. The Nashville-based Silicon Ranch Corp., one of the nation's largest independent
November 03, 2026
No harm done: 18 million hours, no work-related injuries in BGAD chem weapons decommission
FISCAL COURT—The Blue Grass Chemical Agent Pilot Plant is nearing its end of decades-long cleanup efforts to remove deadly chemical weapon stockpiles from the site, officials told the Madison County Fiscal Court at their regular meeting Tuesday. Chair of the Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission, Craig Williams, updated
October 15, 2026Land Use
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County BOA still undecided on Crooksville solar farm
FISCAL COURT—At its regularly scheduled meeting last month, the Madison County Board of Adjustments postponed action on a requested conditional use permit for a solar farm. A new date for consideration has not been set. The Nashville-based Silicon Ranch Corp., one of the nation's largest independent
November 03, 2026
P&Z wants HOAs off the hook for upkeep of green spaces
But the question of who should maintain detention ponds remains unanswered
November 02, 2026Meet Your Municipality
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Birds of Berea
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Blue jewels of summer
Bright blue flashes of male indigo buntings are enlivening the edges of the Brushy Fork field again here in Berea as they forage for insects, seeds and berries. We see them as jewel tone blue not because their feathers have blue pigment, but because of the way blue light bounces
June 21, 2026
The lowdown on nuthatches
Most of the time when you see a white-breasted nuthatch, it is creeping down the side of a tree upside down. Sometimes these birds just hang upside down from branches. Biologists have theorized that by moving down a tree from top to bottom, nuthatches can see down into crevices
June 14, 2026Postmortem
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Fraley wins in a landslide, Council incumbents keep their seats
BEREA–Incumbent Mayor Bruce Fraley handily won his race against newcomers Ricky Clontz and Troy Lane in Tuesday night's general election. Meanwhile, all three City Council incumbents running for re-election retained their seats. Mayor Fraley, who has been mayor since 2019, having served a term as councilmember
November 04, 2026
Combs thumps Marcum in general election
Plus, May's primary results confirmed
November 03, 2026Opinion
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The self-appointed AI police
What's wrong with using a tool that helps small business thrive?
November 05, 2026
'Mind craft': Russia's international cognitive war
Here is a disturbing question: Why was there no public outcry when US envoy Steve Witkoff recently visited Russia and declared accused war criminal Vladimir Putin to be a "great humanitarian"? The reason is that Russia's relentless cognitive war against the West since 2014 is succeeding.
November 04, 2026Podcast
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Andrew Simpson (R) is On the Edge
Talking traffic, urban sprawl, locally sourced food, and preserving farmland
May 15, 2026
Anthony Looney (D) is On the Edge
Anthony Looney (D), candidate for State Representative, Dist. 81, is On the Edge. Originally from Pike County, Looney describes the hardships he faced in order to go to and finish college, raise his standard of living, and move to Richmond where he says he loves living. In the interview, we
May 15, 2026star party
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Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering returns for its 17th year
BEREA—More than 70 musicians, singers, and dancers from 12 states will come to Berea from August 13 through August 16 for the Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering, a celebration of art and music from across the seven Celtic nations. The event includes concerts, workshops, presentations, traditional music sessions, and
August 06, 2026
Kentucky casting calls: you could be famous!
Here's a list of films and tv shows currently casting in the Commonwealth
April 14, 2026