The Lancaster City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at the council chambers, 308 West Maple Avenue, with city projects, public safety reports and several community initiatives scheduled for discussion.
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Garrard County landed the biggest punches Friday night. Estill County just kept throwing them.
The Engineers scored on their opening possession, answered every Golden Lion score with one of their own, and rode quarterback Brody Mainous and receiver Hunter Bingham to a 35-26 win in the nightcap of the Golden Lion Bowl at Garrard County High School.
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Garrard County's Golden Lions dropped their 2026 season opener 35-7 to Madison Southern at the Death Valley Bowl in Lincoln County on Friday night.
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Garrard County will open its 63rd season of high school football tonight by renewing a familiar rivalry, as the Golden Lions face Madison Southern in the annual Death Valley Bowl at Lincoln County High School.
Read MoreSazerac announced today that it has acquired Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, Kentucky, marking the latest step in the company’s continued growth and long-term investment across the Commonwealth. The facility joins Sazerac’s broader distilling network in the state, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown and The Glenmore Distillery in Owensboro. The acquisition represents an important addition to Sazerac’s production capabilities, providing additional capacity to support continued growth across the company’s portfolio of spirits brands.
Read More(VIEW POST FOR UPDATES) - Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement agencies are searching for an armed and dangerous man in Garrard County after authorities said he fired a weapon at law enforcement officers and fled into a wooded area Friday.
Read MoreThe Lancaster City Council is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 308 West Maple Avenue. The meeting agenda includes routine city business, departmental updates, funding discussions, and several community-focused initiatives.
Read MoreThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a resurfacing project on KY 52 (Richmond Road) in Garrard County.
Read MoreThe Garrard County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting agenda includes routine district business, financial reports, annual policy approvals, and updates from district leadership as preparations continue for the 2026–2027 school year.
Read MoreLancaster Parks & Recreation has opened registration for its 2026 youth football and cheerleading programs, offering a variety of opportunities for children to participate in football and spirit activities during the upcoming season.
Read MoreThe Garrard County Fiscal Court will convene its next regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Garrard County Courthouse, located at 15 Public Square in Lancaster. The meeting agenda includes a range of county business, infrastructure updates, financial matters, emergency services, and the first reading of a proposed data center ordinance.
Read MoreThe City of Lancaster is preparing to begin a street improvement project that will include milling and paving work on several city streets, with construction expected to begin Friday, July 10, weather permitting.
Read MoreThe Lancaster City Council will address several significant policy and infrastructure matters during its regular meeting on Monday, July 6, including continued discussion of a proposed data center resolution and the second reading of updated international building code adoptions.
Read MoreThe Garrard County Fiscal Court will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Garrard County Courthouse, located at 15 Public Square in Lancaster. The meeting will cover a variety of county business, including financial approvals, fire department budgets, administrative updates, and an executive session.
Read MoreKentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf’s office announced that it has returned more than $100 million in unclaimed property to residents across the Commonwealth since he took office in January 2024, a milestone the agency says represents the fastest pace of returns for any Treasury administration at this stage in Kentucky history.
Read MoreInter County Energy crews are working to restore power after an outage in Garrard County affected 174 members.
Read MoreUPDATE (10:42 AM - Monday, April 4): Authorities have reported that body of Ernest “Bud” Flynn was located earlier this morning. Flynn was reportedly found deceased, still on the Kubota tractor that he was using cut hay. The Kentucky State Police and Garrard County Sheriff’s Office are investigating. According to authorities, no foul play is suspected in the case.
Read MoreAuthorities in Garrard County have issued a missing person alert for 83-year-old Ernest “Bud” Flynn, who was last seen on the afternoon of May 3.
Read MoreGarrard County Judge Executive Chris Elleman urged residents to remain patient as multiple utility companies continue infrastructure upgrades across the county.
Read MoreChris Elleman, Judge Executive of Garrard County, reported that local road crews began work early this morning to clear fallen trees from roadways following apparent storm-related disruptions.
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