Garrard Teens’ Soccer Prowess Takes Trio Overseas
The Costa Blanca Cup of 2023, one of the biggest soccer tournaments in Europe, was recently held in Benidorm, Spain, from July 3-8 this summer. It brought together players from more than 300 teams, representing 24 different countries from five continents across the globe to play in highly competitive games. Three of our very own Garrard County High School Soccer Players were able to experience this amazing event firsthand.
Read MoreGarrard County Fiscal Court Meeting Scheduled for July 31, 2023
LANCASTER, KY – Residents of Garrard County are invited to the next fiscal court meeting on July 31, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. The event will take place at 15 Public Square in Lancaster, KY 40444.
Read MoreLancaster City Council Set to Discuss Important Topics at Upcoming Special Called Meeting
Lancaster, April 9, 2023 - Lancaster City Council has scheduled a special called meeting for Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers, located at 308 West Maple Avenue. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in this important gathering, which will address a variety of issues that impact the local community.
Read MoreFiscal Court Meeting Scheduled For Monday, March 27 at 4PM
The Garrard County Fiscal Court is set to hold a meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at 15 Public Square.
Read MoreKentucky’s spring turkey hunting returns
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 25, 2023) - Unlike the American woodcock’s skyrocketing flight or the mating dance of sandhill cranes, wild turkeys communicate through different vocalizations during the breeding season. The thrill of hearing gobbling is a call that many hunters cannot resist.
Read MoreGov. Beshear Takes Step To Stop Sale of‘Gas Station Heroin’
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency regulation classifying all products containing tianeptine, an unregulated drug known as “gas station heroin” that produces opioid-like effects, as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Read MoreAttorney General Cameron Urges DOJ to Respond to the Fentanyl Crisis
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 13, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today continued to deliver on his promise to fight the opioid epidemic by sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take immediate action against the primary cause of overdose deaths in the United States: fentanyl.
Read MoreLogan Hubble Park Reopens After Temporary Closure Due to Inclement Weather
Logan Hubble Park, a beloved local destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the Lincoln and Garrard counties, has reopened its doors to the public after being closed for a week due to safety concerns caused by inclement weather.
Read MoreGarrard County FBLA Students Advance to State Competition After Successful Region 6 Conference
Garrard County High School's FBLA program participated in the Region 6 Conference at Eastern Kentucky University on Friday, where 43 students competed in various individual tests and team events among 700 competitors from the region. The hard work of each member paid off, as several students have advanced to the State FBLA in April.
Read MoreGarrard County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda Released
Lancaster, KY - The Garrard County Fiscal Court has announced its agenda for its upcoming meeting, set to be held on Monday, March 13th at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will take place at the Public Square, Lancaster.
Read MoreGarrard County GEAR UP Hosts Family Paint Night with Local Artist Brandon Long
Garrard County GEAR UP hosted a family paint night on Friday evening, welcoming local artist and muralist, Brandon Long to lead the STEAM project. Participants worked on pointillism style painting, which focuses on how we perceive color. The event was a huge success, with students and their family members enjoying a fun-filled evening of art and creativity.
Read MoreGarrard County Animal Shelter at Maximum Capacity, Urgently Needs Adopters and Rescuers
The Garrard County Animal Shelter has issued an urgent plea for help as they are reaching maximum capacity with their current animals. The shelter is in dire need of adopters and rescuers to step forward and take in these loving animals before it's too late.
Read MoreLandmark of Lancaster's Valentine's Day Celebration Crowns King and Queen of Love
Love was indeed in the air at Landmark of Lancaster this Valentine's Day as residents celebrated the occasion with joy and enthusiasm. The community had organized a special event where the residents could nominate a King and Queen of Valentine's Day, and the winners were announced on the day itself.
Read MoreGarrard County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Finding Stolen Truck
Garrard County Sheriff's office has issued an urgent appeal to the public to help them locate a stolen vehicle. According to a statement released by the Sheriff's office, a 2014 F-250 truck with Kentucky license plate D7M356 was stolen in Garrard County overnight.
Read MoreCommunity Celebrates The Career Of Fire Chief Sebastian
After serving the citizens of Lancaster for an impressive 50 years, Chief Richard Sebastian has retired from his position as Lancaster City Fire and Rescue's Chief. A celebration of his time with the department was held at City Hall recently.
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Collision Shuts Down US Highway 27 North at Garrard/Lincoln County Line
Bluegrass 911 Communications has announced that both lanes of US Highway 27 North at the Garrard/Lincoln County line have been shut down due to a motor vehicle collision. Emergency responders are currently on the scene, working to address the situation.
Read MoreInter-County Energy Continues Power Restoration Efforts After Widespread Outages
As of March 5 at 3:05 pm, Inter-County Energy has restored power to over 700 members since early this morning, but outages still stand at 2201. The energy provider has been working tirelessly to repair the damage caused by the recent storms and get the power back on for their customers.
Inter-County Energy Cooperative provides electric power to more than 26,500 member/owners across twelve counties, some of those in Garrard.
Read MoreInter-County Energy Makes Significant Progress in Power Restoration Efforts
Inter-County Energy announced that crews have made significant progress in their power restoration efforts as of 8:30 pm today. The company reported that this morning there were over 7,000 outages, but the number has been reduced to 3,630 members still without power. The company has assured its members that it will work just as hard for the remaining members as it did for those who received power restoration today.
Read MoreClean-Up Underway in Garrard County After Storm, Urges Patience
Garrard County Judge Executive, Chris Elleman, in a Facebook announcement said that he and road department workers out to the early hours of the morning getting roadways passable. Elleman urged residents to report any trees blocking the roadway to dispatch, assuring them that the team would move them as soon as possible.
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