Reflections from the county campaign trail
Will there be further shake-ups beyond judge executive?
August 16, 2026Berea
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County Veterans Committee needs you
Many opportunities exist to help support those who served our country
August 15, 2026
Berea Board of Ed says goodbye to Rohrer now, Burnside and McCay later
BEREA – The Berea Independent School Board is preparing for changes in its membership after Board member Sarah Rohrer resigned and longtime members Jackie Burnside, PhD, and Tom McCay, announced they will not seek additional terms. Rohrer, whose term began in October 2024, said she is leaving the position with gratitude
August 12, 2026
Madison County public school district gets its own police force
RICHMOND—When classes begin this fall, the Madison County School District will have its own independent police force, made up of 19 full-time school resource officers assigned to schools across the county. To date, 16 have been hired. The school where the officer is placed will be their only
August 07, 2026
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
Mysterious wreck in Berea walk-in clinic parking lot
BEREA—A man in his mid- to late-40s is in stable condition at UK hospital following a wreck at about 9:00 this morning in the parking lot in front of the Berea Walk-in Clinic on Paint Lick Road, according to a first responder on the scene. Berea
August 06, 2026
Dysfunctional leadership at heart of Berea Independent budget woes
Part One: Lack of oversight leads to bloated staffing levels
May 02, 2025
Hatchett out, Thomas in at Berea Independent Schools
Elmer Thomas, past Berea Community teacher and former Madison County Schools superintendent, to get $38,000 as 3-month interim chief
March 31, 2025