Culvert Replacement Scheduled For Calico Road - Feb. 7
Lancaster, KY - The State Road Department will have Calico Road at 954 shut down tomorrow morning, February 7.
Read MoreKentucky Crafted Market returns to Kentucky Horse Park March 11-12
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2023) — The Kentucky Crafted Market, the Kentucky Arts Council’s showcase event, featuring the best visual art and craft in the commonwealth, will return March 11-12 to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena in Lexington.
This year’s event marks the 40th anniversary of Kentucky’s premier art and craft show. More than 120 of Kentucky’s best visual and craft artists, all adjudicated members of the arts council’s Kentucky Crafted program, will exhibit and sell their work at The Market.
“After being off two years due to the pandemic and rolling out a smaller version of the show last year, we’re proud to present The Market with all the features our visitors have come to expect – great visual art and craft, live music, hands-on activities and other great elements that come together to make this an event not to be missed,” said Chris Cathers, arts council executive director. “Waiving the admission fee last year was a great success. The public, as well as the participating artists, responded favorably to that, so we decided to make it free again.”
In lieu of an admission fee, the Kentucky Arts Council is asking visitors to donate to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. A collection box will be available on-site at Alltech Arena during the event, or visitors can donate online at the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund site.
In addition to outstanding Kentucky-made visual art and craft, visitors can enjoy live music from The Market Stage, featuring performers from the arts council’s Performing Artists Directory. There will also be a Hands-On Activities area for kids of all ages, a folk art demonstration area highlighting the mentor-apprentice relationship among contemporary Kentucky folk artists, and several Kentucky Proud food vendors.
The Market will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 11 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 12. The event will be open only to registered wholesale buyers for Trade Only Day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 10.
For more information about The Market, visit the arts council website.
Commissioner Quarles celebrates February as Lamb Month in Kentucky
Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles named February as Lamb Month in Kentucky during a proclamation signing Monday at Stella's Kentucky Deli in Lexington. Joining Commissioner Quarles, who is seated, for the proclamation signing was from left, Kentucky Department of Agriculture employees John Chism and Jason Wachter, Kelley Yates from the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office, Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers Association president Richard Popham, and Lester Miller, owner of Stella's. The deli has offered locally sourced lamb burgers on its menu since 2007. (Kentucky Department of Agriculture)
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2023) – Kentucky sheep and lamb producers joined Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles in Lexington today to commemorate February as Lamb Month in Kentucky.
Read MoreGarrard County Library News
Lancaster, KY - Library news for the Garrard County Public Library for the week of February 9, 2023.
Read MoreBLUEGRASS GREENSOURCE TO HOST 3rd ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
LEXINGTON, KY – Bluegrass Greensource is proud to announce the 3rd annual Sustainability Summit, taking place on March 7th and 8th at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center. This two-day event will focus on the intersection of Climate Resiliency and Environmental Justice in Central Kentucky.
Read MoreApplication deadline for Kentucky Arts Council Performing Artists Directory is March 15
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2023) — Kentucky performers in music, dance, theater and storytelling who are interested in applying for the Kentucky Arts Council’s Performing Artists Directory can do so until March 15.
Read MoreNew Arts Council Grant Supports Hiring Kentucky Performing Artists
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2023) — A new grant from the Kentucky Arts Council will encourage communities across the commonwealth to hire Kentucky performing artists as part of their annual programming.
Read MoreCity Council To Meet Feb. 6 at 7pm
Lancaster, KY - The Lancaster City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting for the month of February on Monday, February 6, at 7 P.M. at the Lancaster City Hall, located at 308 W Maple Avenue in Lancaster.
Read MoreDr. Paul, Peters Announce Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members for the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the Chairs and Ranking Members of the committee’s three subcommittees for the 118th Congress.
Read MoreThe Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange Opens Applications
Louisville, Ky. (February 3, 2023) — The Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange is excited to announce that it is opening applications for their 2023-2024 creative leadership cohort on Friday, February 17. RUX attracts Kentuckians who are interested in getting to know different regions of the state while developing leadership skills and growing their network. RUX alumni include artists, entrepreneurs, elected officials, farmers, community development leaders, poets, blue collar workers, lawyers, teachers, and more.
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Facilitate Distribution and Delivery of Livestock Feed and Poultry
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2023) – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain restrictions on motor carriers that will be engaged in transporting livestock feed and live poultry.
Read MoreAARP Kentucky Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — AARP invites local eligible organizations and governments across Kentucky to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects helping communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Read MoreGov. Beshear Announces Nearly $534,000 in Grants to 14 Kentucky Counties to Clean Up Illegal Open Dumps
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment (EEC) Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman today announced approximately $534,000 in grants for the cleanup of 62 illegal dumps in 14 counties across the commonwealth.
Read MoreGarrard Middle School Announces Chris Cook as New Head Football Coach
In a significant move for its football program, Garrard Middle School has appointed Chris Cook as the new Head Football Coach.
Read MoreBeshear Announces Two-Year Federal Extension of REAL ID Enforcement Deadline
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry.
Read MoreRichmond Street Reopened
(February 25, 2022 - Lancaster, KY) — Richmond Street is now re-open from Hamilton Avenue to the Public Square in Lancaster. It was closed briefly due to the demolition of a property at the corner of Richmond Street and South Campbell.
Read MoreRichmond Street Temporarily Closed From Hamilton to Square
(February 25, 2022 - Lancaster, KY) — Richmond Street is currently closed from Hamilton Avenue to the Public Square in Lancaster due to the demolition of a property at the corner of Richmond Street and South Campbell.
Read MoreWater Reported Over a Route in Garrard County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as an update. High water is currently over Leavell Ridge Road at the bridge. Signage is posted to alert the traveling public.
Read MoreOmicron Spike Waning Locally
(Lancaster, KY - February 10, 2022) — Locally, the recent spike due to the omicron variant of the coronavirus may be on a rapid downslope. The spike had propelled Garrard County into the highest rates of COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic. However, after a decrease last week, numbers have fallen sharply when compared to rates from the previous week’s totals.
Read MoreLocal COVID Rates Continue To Spike
(Lancaster, KY - Jan. 25, 2022) — The Omicron variant has pushed Garrard County into the highest spike in COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic, however less cases are resulting than with the Delta variant, which spiked in September of last year.
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