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BEREA—The big news this week for the City was to have been the announcement of a local industrial powerhouse's multi-million dollar expansion set to bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. Instead, on the heels of Astemo Americas welcoming Gov. Andy Beshear and a delegate
September 03, 2026
'Our strength is in each other'
September 02, 2026
A 33-year-old man was killed on the job this morning at the Astemo plant in Berea, The Edge can confirm. "We received a call at 6:50 this morning about an injured maintenance worker who was crushed by machinery he was attempting to work on after it
September 02, 2026
Astemo Americas expected to inject $379 million into local economy in the coming years
September 02, 2026
State health officials are urging Madison Countians to be on alert for signs of measles infection after at least two suspected cases were identified in persons who visited two Richmond locations. Anyone who entered the Lowe's on the Eastern Bypass on August 24 between 1:15 pm and
August 30, 2026
The first in our Book of Common Good series
August 28, 2026
RICHMOND—The Planning Commission approved three zone changes for Carriage Place, the 200-acre housing development off Berea Road, but not before one Commissioner excused himself from the vote, lest he be accused of bias. It all happened at the City's regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August.
August 21, 2026
Plus, City tax rate to remain the same, and coming soon--a citizen's civics academy and a Silver Creek kayak launch?
August 19, 2026
Will there be further shake-ups beyond judge executive?
August 16, 2026