After being down 2-0 at the half, the Golden Lions clawed their way back to force overtime. Less than two minutes into the five-minute extra period, senior Russ Carrier cleaned up a ricocheted shot and found the back of the net for the win. The victory is the first for Garrard County in district play since the 2015 team defeated Lincoln.
Read MoreThe Lady Lions opened District 45 play by winning the opening set against Lincoln before dropping the next three and being saddled with the first loss of the season. Garrard's Coach Samantha Torres formerly coached at Lincoln and is a Patriot alum.
Read MoreGarrard suffered its first loss of the season as the Jaguars of North Laurel shut out the Golden Lions 5-0 on Tuesday, August 22, in Lancaster.
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 road the back of freshman Paisley Poynter's hat trick on the way to a 5-2 home victory over the Jaguars of East Jessamine on Monday, August 21.
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 MoreRussell County, KY - In a thrilling soccer match on Saturday, August 19, the Garrard County Girls Soccer Team secured a 4-2 victory over Russell County on the road.
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Garrard County, KY – The Garrard County community showcased an impressive turnout in the blood drive conducted in July, marking a significant achievement for the Kentucky Blood Center. A jubilant email from Dianne Kennedy, the organizer of the event, highlights the success of the blood drive, reflecting the community's commitment to this life-saving cause.
Read MoreThe Golden Lions lost 34-20 to the Dragons of Green County on Friday in the Death Valley Bowl hosted by Lincoln County High School. The contest was the first official game on Lincoln County's new turf field.
Read MoreGarrard's back line and goalkeeper came up huge in a tight, 1-0 victory by the Golden Lions Boys Soccer team on Saturday, August 19. Goalkeeper Slade Skeens drew a shutout with five saves in the victory over Scott County.
Read MoreGarrard County's Girls Soccer Team faced Mercer County in a nail-biting match on August 17, 2023, that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Read MoreGarrard County's girls' volleyball team delivered a standout performance in their match against McCreary Central on August 17, scoring a decisive 3-0 victory. The match ended with the following set scores: 25-9, 25-16, 27-25.
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.
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