Category Archives: Local News

Little Heroes Honored

Posted on September 1, 2017

(LFUCG)–Fire Chief Kristin Chilton Thursday presented Meritorious Civilian Citations to Chase Covey and Parker Everhard; eight- and nine-year-old boys, who worked to save the life of a two-year-old family member. Early this summer, Chase and Parker sprang into action to save Jacks Covey, 2, after he fell into a swimming pool. The two older boys were in…… MORE

Good for You!

Posted on August 30, 2017

Congratulations to: Reddy Palli of the University of Kentucky, 2017 recipient of the Nan-Yao Su Award for Creativity in Entomology. The following recipients of the 22nd annual Governor’s Service Awards: Salma Geneidy, Aaron Anderkin, and Jamine Hamner, all of Lexington. Shawn Rogers, named director of the Bluegrass Small Business Development Center. Berea College, named the…… MORE

Labor Day Collection Schedule for Lexington

Posted on August 29, 2017

(LFUCG)–Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection schedule for the upcoming Labor Day holiday. No collection will be made on Monday, September 4. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pick-up on Monday will be serviced the Wednesday after the holiday, September 6. Those impacted should place their carts out after 4 p.m.…… MORE

Entries for Veterans Day Parade

Posted on August 28, 2017

The Lexington Veterans Day Parade committee is now accepting entries for the 2017 parade, to be held at 2 p.m. on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. The event is sponsored by the Veterans Resource United Central/Southeastern KY (VRUCK) in partnership with the City of Lexington and the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Trust Fund. Applications for…… MORE

Good For You!

Posted on August 8, 2017

Congratulations to: Lakshmi Sriraman of Lexingotn, Hong Shao of Nicholasville and Douglass Naselroad of Winchester, among those awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants from the Kentucky Arts Council. Dr. Larry Goldstein, Ruth L. Works Professor and Chair, University of Kentucky Dept. of Neurology and Co-Director, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute.  He’s been named to the Board…… MORE

Record Number of Home Inspectors

Posted on August 8, 2017

(KY Public Protection Cabinet)–The Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors (KBHI) announced this month that the number of licensed home inspectors in Kentucky has reached an all-time high with 450 active licensed inspectors.  Since January, the board has experienced a 10 percent growth in the number of licensed home inspectors, and the trend is expected to continue…… MORE

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