Fiscal Court To Meet Sept. 9
The Garrard County Fiscal Court will meet on September 9 at 6 p.m. in the old Garrard County Courthouse on the public square. The court’s agenda for the evening is listed below:
Read MoreSeptember is National Preparedness Month
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sep. 3, 2019) - The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is reminding the public that households, businesses and communities can increase their preparedness by following this year’s theme of Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters during September – National Preparedness Month (NPM).
Read MorePublic Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 11 On Chemical Weapon Plant
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission (CAC) and the Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board (CDCAB) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Rooms A and B on the lobby level at Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building located on Kit Carson Drive.
Read MoreKYTC issues emergency declaration in response to Hurricane Dorian
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2019) – In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain regulations on commercial motor carriers involved in the relief effort.
Read More39 Donate Blood In Community Blood Drive
The Community Blood Drive was held September 3, 2019. The Lancaster Woman’s Club wishes to thank the 39 very generous donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood.
Read MoreKSP Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual.
Read MoreCity of Lancaster awarded $167,100 in discretionary funds for critical pavement improvements
During last week’s Lancaster City Council meeting, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Gray Tomblyn II announced $167,100 in discretionary funds for resurfacing work on Danville Street. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes, raveling, and base failures.
Read MoreVon Gruenigen Announced as 2019 Distinguished Alumna
EKU's Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Ms. SaraVard Von Gruenigen has been selected as their departmental distinguished alum for 2019.
Read MoreFilling school supplies for students in Garrard County
Inspired by fellow retired teacher, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, volunteers with the Garrard County Retired Teachers collected school supplies for the local Family Resource Center to give students in need the right tools for school.
Read MoreParade Float Contest Results
The Garrard County Tobacco Festival Parade took place today, Saturday, August 24, at noon and the winning floats for the day included:
Read MoreBeshear: AGs, Phone Companies Announce Agreement to Tackle Illegal Scam Calls
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2019) – Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that 51 attorneys general and several major phone companies are working together to stop illegal and invasive scam calls.
Read MoreKSP Investigates an Officer Involved Shooting in Jessamine County
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (August 22, 2019) –The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred just after 11:30 pm last night at a residence in Nicholasville.
Read MoreKentucky High School Students Attend the Governor’s Scholars Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2019) – The Governor’s Scholars Program, within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC), recognized 1,024 outstanding Kentucky high school students, representing 118 counties, for completing the 37th Governor’s Scholars Summer Program.
Read MoreBeshear: Fake ‘Deputy Hart’ Calling Kentucky Schools Targeting Teachers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2019) – Following reports from Kentucky teachers in Franklin, Jefferson and Whitley counties, Attorney General Andy Beshear issued a scam alert to warn of a new scam targeting Kentucky school systems and teachers.
Read MoreTobacco Cutting Contest Scheduled For Sept. 4
Rural coroner made the tough calls on his town's opioid epidemic
Steve Talbott, the elected coroner of Clinton County for the last 25 years, made calls that resulted in the conviction of a Clinton County physician who shared a building with the pharmacy that dispensed more opioids per person per county in 2006-12 than any in the U.S.
Read MoreKET’s bluegrass documentary ‘Big Family’ to air nationwide later this month
Lexington, KY - Aug. 19, 2019) - One of Kentucky’s most popular exports — bluegrass music — will get the star treatment later this month.
That’s when PBS stations across the country are scheduled to air the KET-produced documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music, placing the state’s signature music into the national spotlight.
Read MoreGov. Bevin Orders Flags to Half-Staff Today in Honor of Kentucky Serviceman
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2019) – Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, in honor of a Kentucky serviceman who was killed in action during World War II, but whose remains were only recently identified.
Read MoreKSP Conducts Death Investigation After Human Remains Found in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. (August 18, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was notified at approximately 9:00 pm last night after a possible body was located off of KY HWY 2328 (Old Lexington Road) in northern Madison County.
Read MoreKSP Investigates Incidents That Occurred Saturday Night At The Kentucky State Fair
Louisville, Ky. (August 18, 2019) — On August 17, 2019, Kentucky State Police (KSP) experienced a heightened level of activity at the Kentucky state fairgrounds.
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