The Garrard County Chamber of Commerce is set to host the 2024 Sharpshooter Showdown on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Sugar Creek Range in Lancaster, Kentucky. The event, a key fixture in the Chamber’s annual calendar, aims to bring together local businesses and community members for a day of competitive marksmanship.
Read MoreFour Kentucky State Parks were recognized as part of this year’s Kentucky Living 2023 Best in Kentucky awards, highlighting the best travel destinations and experiences across the commonwealth.
Read MoreLocal law enforcement agencies, spearheaded by the Garrard County Sheriff's Office (GCSO), are stepping up their efforts to ensure road safety during the upcoming holiday weekend. Authorities have announced a series of traffic safety checkpoints across the county aimed at deterring impaired driving and ensuring compliance with other safety measures.
Read MoreIn an announcement aimed at the public, local government offices have confirmed a one-day closure to observe Labor Day this year. The closure, scheduled for Monday, September 4, will impact several key facilities.
The following offices will remain closed on September 4:
Court Houses
County Attorney
Property Valuation Administrators (P.V.A.)
Road Department
The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), a division under the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, released its comprehensive unemployment data for July 2023 on August 24, 2023. While unemployment rates have shown varied dynamics across the state, Garrard County has maintained a relatively steady figure. The county recorded a 4.4% unemployment rate in July 2023, unchanged from June 2023, and slightly up from 4.1% in July 2022.
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A view of the Ohio River from the riverbank on the newly acquired 790-acre newly Belvedere tract of Yellowbank WMA. The Belvedere tract holds many white-tailed deer and wild turkeys.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2023) - Two new properties will open to public access Sept. 1, providing more opportunities for hunting - including archery deer season.
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Submitted by Gerry Roll, founding executive director of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Kentucky has become no stranger to historic weather events. In recent years we have experienced severe floods, ice storms, and tornadoes. As we work to recover, we must remember that while homes, businesses and bridges can be rebuilt, there are some things lost that can never be replaced. A little more than a year ago, severe flooding damaged or destroyed 9,000 homes and took the lives of 45 of our friends and neighbors in Eastern Kentucky.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Thirty-four promising students from across Kentucky have been awarded Kentucky Transportation Cabinet college scholarships to help further their pursuit of careers in civil engineering, construction management and engineering technology.
Read MoreThe Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival Parade took place on Saturday afternoon, August 26.
Read MoreCorrection: In an article that ran in this week’s print edition, it incorrectly stated that Jim McCulley was appointed as the new parks director, however Parks Director Chris Penix did not step down from his role as director but only his role on the board. McCulley will be filling Penix’ position on the board, not as director of the program. The article below has been corrected.
Lancaster, KY - During the Lancaster City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 22, the council appointed Jimmy McCulley to the Lancaster Parks & Recreation Board, filling an empty seat left by Chris Penix, who stepped down from the board after being named director of the program recently.
Read MoreRICHMOND, Ky. – Aug. 21, 2023 – The Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission (CAC) and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board (CDCAB) will host a public meeting on Sept. 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., at Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building in Richmond, Kentucky.
Read MoreGARRARD COUNTY, KY - The Garrard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it will be closed on Friday, August 25, in observance of the 2023 Garrard Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival.
Read MoreLancaster, KY - With just 10 days remaining for the nominations, the Garrard Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to recognize and honor exceptional businesses, organizations, and individuals within the community at the upcoming Farm City Banquet Awards. These awards aim to celebrate achievements and contributions in various fields and are set to be a highlight of the year for the local community.
Read MoreGARRARD COUNTY, KY - In anticipation of the upcoming Rural Heritage Festival, both the Garrard County Courthouse and Judicial Center will be closed this Friday. The closures are related to parking arrangements for the festival.
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival is back, and this year promises to be unlike any other!
For the first time ever, KY 52 will be closed in the square for the event, with the street packed with vendors and activities.
Read MoreLancaster Mayor Michael Gaffney announced a special called council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, at 5:00 PM.
Read MoreGARRARD COUNTY – In an update provided by Garrard County Judge Executive Chris Elleman, the beautification of the Garrard County Judicial Center is nearing completion, just in time for the upcoming Rural Heritage Festival.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2023) - In accordance with KRS 150.025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about proposed fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative approval and are now in effect.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear, who has made safety in all modes of transportation a hallmark of his administration, today announced grants totaling $1.25 million to help pay for new signals, lights and other safety improvements at 11 railroad crossings in eight Kentucky counties.
Read MoreRICHMOND, Ky. — Last week and throughout the weekend, EKU welcomed its largest freshman class in several years before the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 14. According to Dan Hendrickson, EKU’s associate vice president for student success, engagement and opportunity, EKU has experienced a nearly 30% increase since 2020 during a period of national enrollment decline. Along with increasing freshmen enrollment, EKU also had a 10% increase in returning students requesting housing. With the renovation of Mattox Hall, Housing & Residence Life was able to accommodate every student requesting a space.
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