RICHMOND —
EKU’s production “The Vagina Monologues” is being staged in O'Donnell Auditorium of the Student Success Building. The play opened Tuesday and will be presented Wednesday and Friday. The SSB lobby opens at 6 p.m. and show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 general admission. All proceeds from ticket sales and merchandise will go to the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center and Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Shelter.
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Sheriff Combs’ funeral scheduled for Saturday
Madison County Sheriff Jerry Combs’ sudden death Monday evening has left “big shoes” to fill, according to many in the community.
“As everybody, I am saddened and grieved over the death of Jerry,” Madison County Judge/Executive Kent Clark said. “Everybody’s in shock.” -
Craft lovers fill Kirksville Community Center
The Kirksville Community Center was packed with artists and craft lovers Saturday for the Spring Gathering craft/vendor fair.
Many talented local and regional crafters were set up for the event.
One of the youngest was Laisha Gaines, a 10-year-old from Georgetown, who was selling homemade crafts with her grandmother, Jayne Gaines of Paris. Gaines said she started crafting with Laisha when she was only 3.
Laisha has now taken up most of her grandmother's stand with her creations, from wooden owls to beaded jewelry to small quilted items that are quirky and cute. -
MCHD partners with Baptist Health-Richmond to continue diabetes services
Although state funding cuts is forcing its Diabetes Center of Excellence to close June 21, the Madison County Health Department has found a new partner to help provide local support for people with diabetes.
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State program cuts concern child caregivers
Kentucky Youth Advocates estimate 63,000 children in Kentucky live with family members other than their parents or with family friends.
Two of them live with their grandmother, Dorothy McNair of Berea, who refers to such children as “our gift packages.” -
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Bluegrass hosts first-ever horse show
Many times, when people think of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, they think of the organization’s fundraiser Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
But this year, BBBS of the Bluegrass is trying something new.
“Based on the response that I’ve gotten from our community and surrounding communities, I’m expecting a big event,” said Rhonda Middleton, BBBS of the Bluegrass regional program manager.
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Sheriff Combs’ funeral scheduled for Saturday
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H.S. SOFTBALL: Frakes delivers game-winner as Central tops Lady Eagles, 3-2
The Madison Central Lady Indians won their fifth-straight 44th District championship Tuesday with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Madison Southern at Berea College.
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H.S. BASEBALL: Indians battle back to top Southern, 9-5
Both of the regular-season showdowns between long-time rivals Madison Central and Madison Southern lacked any drama.
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H.S. BASKETBALL: Bosley, Taylor headed to top-notch programs
Ken-Jah Bosley and Quan Taylor were both key performers as Madison Central claimed its first-ever Sweet 16 title earlier this year.
Now, the Madison Central seniors are heading to college programs with a long histories of championships.
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H.S. SOFTBALL: Frakes delivers game-winner as Central tops Lady Eagles, 3-2
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Bluegrass hosts first-ever horse show
Many times, when people think of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, they think of the organization’s fundraiser Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
But this year, BBBS of the Bluegrass is trying something new.
“Based on the response that I’ve gotten from our community and surrounding communities, I’m expecting a big event,” said Rhonda Middleton, BBBS of the Bluegrass regional program manager. - My! How things have changed
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Bluegrass hosts first-ever horse show
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Coal problem worth tackling in Washington and Frankfort
Despite hysterical cries from radical environmentalists, neither Sen. Rand Paul’s Defense of Environment and Property Act nor Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Coal Jobs Protection Act would allow activities that bring harm to Kentucky’s wildlife or waterways for the sake of propping up the coal industry.
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