Christmas Lights in Richmond
By R. David Shew Enjoyed the Christmas musical, To Us a Child is Born, and the 100th birthday celebration for Jean Boley at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. The punch and birthday cake were my favorites. The ladies serving did a fabulous job. Oh yes, we did light the second Advent candle of Peace during the […]
Three local ladies form “Together RKY” to fight addiction, homelessness in Madison County
By R. David Shew Three ladies began dreaming of coming together about ten years ago, and Tuesday morning Together RKY hosted their first monthly breakfast at Chenault Vineyards. The three women are Becky Chenault, Donna Agee, and Lisa Foley. These three and many others are working together to bring churches, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and […]
GEO Scramble, a Homecoming tradition honoring my friend, Tom Giacchini
By R. David Shew Last Friday was the GEO Scramble. This event has become an Eastern Kentucky University Homecoming tradition for me. It is a tribute to my friend, Tom Giacchini, who played on the EKU golf team and was the volunteer men’s and women’s golf coach for many years. For many of those years, […]
Sam Bush and band entertains fans at Kentucky Theatre
By R. David Shew Sam Bush and his four-member band were on fire last night at Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky. The current members of the Bush band are Stephne Mougin on guitar, Wes Corbett on banjo, Chris Brown on drums, and Todd Parks on bass. To say the least, all four band members are […]
Broadcasting legend Tom Hammond holds book signing, spins yarns at Keeneland
By R. David Shew Last night at the Keeneland Library, Tom Hammond mesmerized a full house with his sports stories and signed his book “Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams: A Sportscaster’s Life.” The night proved to be a real treat for this sports junkie. Tom mentioned starting his career announcing Keeneland racing results for $35 […]
Three of the Best Singer-Songwriters, outlaws Mellencamp, Dylan & Willie
By R. David Shew Mark it off my bucket list. John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson in one night on the same stage. One of the best concerts ever. Riverbend, WBON, and Hospice thank you! Bought four general admission tickets at a Hospice silent auction that were donated by WBON and WCYO 100.7 the […]
Baptist Health Richmond celebrates Cancer Center dedication
R. David Shew Baptist Health Richmond recently held a Dedication Ceremony to their newly renovated Cancer Center. President Greg D. Gerard welcomed the guests to the ceremony held in the Healing Garden just outside the Cancer Center. Rev. Mitch Brown, a Board Member of the Baptist Health Foundation, provided an opening prayer followed by Kelly […]
EKU and community celebrate re-opening of Keene Hall and Eastern Bypass Pedway
By R. David Shew Even an unexpected rain could not dampen the high spirits for the dedication ceremonies for two Richmond landmarks today. Dr. David McFaddin addressed the crowd on hand this morning with the official opening of Keene Hall and the Eastern Bypass Pedway. Several members of the EKU Board of Regents, local officials, […]
Tracks For Packs 5K Run/Walk slated for Saturday September 14
Tammy Cole was the guest speaker at the Richmond Rotary Club recently. Tammy is a member of Eastside Community Church who is hosting the 5K at the Richmond Centre on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Last year, Eastside Community Church raised over $33,000 from […]
Pam Tillis tops big line up at Vibes In The Vines at Chenault Winery
By R. David Shew If you were lucky enough to attend Vibes In The Vines Saturday night at Chenault Winery, you were treated to first-rate entertainment. The weather was fine, and the entertainers were some of the best to visit Madison County. Sarah Beth Terry opened the show, and the Nashville singer-songwriter treated the crowd to […]
Alex Miller and the magic of the “The Opry”-Road trip to Nashville
By R. David Shew Drove down to Nashville Thursday morning to watch Alex Miller stand in the Circle and make his debut on The Opry. Alex sang two songs, “My Daddy’s Dad” and “Puttin’ Up Hay,” and did not disappoint anyone. “My Daddy’s Dad” tells the story of his love for his grandfather, GB Miller, […]
Phi Delta Theta say goodbye to Ralph, and Jimmy comes home to Arlington
By R. David Shew Yesterday was not just another hot, summer day. It was a day that made me reflect on my hometown or Richmond. As many of you know, my family has been attending the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street since August 1970. This summer, the Richmond First Presbyterian Church will celebrate turning […]
Help Madison County with “Endow Kentucky”
By R. David Shew How many of you have heard about the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit? If not, let’s talk about Endow Kentucky for a minute. Bottom line, the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit Program allows eligible donors to receive a charitable deduction and a credit against their Kentucky states taxes by making a contribution to […]
Madison County couples baby kangaroo entertains at birthday party
R. David Shew When you think that you have seen almost everything, you are invited to a birthday party for your great niece and guess who, or better yet, what shows up. The answer is Ellie, a 8-month old kangaroo hopped around the house and entertained the birthday girl and her friends and family. Unbeknownst […]
Pre-Birthday celebration starts at The Glitz at Irish Acres Gallery in Nonesuch, KY
By R. David Shew If you are looking for a marvelous drive through beautiful Kentucky countryside and a nice afternoon lunch, then look no further than The Glitz at Irish Acres Gallery in Nonesuch, Kentucky. First, I must thank my good friend, Darlene Snyder, for the wonderful invitation. I guess that I was not paying […]
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives entertain Renfro Valley “hillbilly” crowd
By R. David Shew Not everyone in the crowd would call themselves a Hillbilly, but Marty Stuart sure did make me feel like a proud Kentucky Hillbilly with his Fabulous Superlatives Saturday night at Renfro Valley. Marty and the Superlatives rocked the stage from start to finish. The band’s version of “Hillbilly Rock” set the […]
Richmond Rotary Club to sponsor International dinner fundraiser
By R. David Shew If you are looking for something to do, please come join the Richmond Rotary Club on Saturday, June 8th at the First Christian Church. The Richmond Rotary Club will host their first annual International Dinner. There will be food vendors serving dishes from around the world. Rotary promotes “Service Above Self” and […]
Talk Derby to me
By R, David Shew Spring in Kentucky is a magnificent time of the year. The dogwoods are blooming as well as the irises and many other flowers are blooming. The first weekend in May is the time of the year for the most famous horse race in America, if not the world, or the Kentucky […]
A Day of Reflection
By R. David Shew Certain things make you want to cry. Other things bring back wonderful memories. And some things can make you sad. Friday was one of those days. A friend from high school asked me and another high school friend to be a pallbearer at her father’s funeral. I prefer to think of […]
Finance committee discusses budget with EKU Board of Regents
By R. David Shew The Finance Committee met with members of the EKU Board of Regents Monday morning to update them on the proposed 2024-25 Budget. The finalized budget will be presented on May 15, 2024 at the next Board of Regents quarterly meeting. Barry Poynter, the EKU Vice-President of Finance and Administration, presented the […]
Mellencamp makes new memories for ol’ fans at EKU Center for the Arts
R. David Shew John Mellencamp came to Richmond Wednesday night and brought an intimate show to the EKU Center for the Arts. Early on, Mellencamp mentioned to the audience “you are going to hear some songs you know and will sing along with and some songs you don’t know.” John was spot on with his […]
EKU Board of Regents hold quarterly meeting
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents held their first 2024 quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 21, in the Powell Building. Chair Michael Eaves welcomed the Regents and many others to the meeting and was elected Chair by the Board for the current year. Construction around the campus was first on the agenda, and if […]
Redeeming Hope facility planned for Richmond “to rescue, rehabilitate, and empower survivors of human trafficking
Redeeming Hope, a nonprofit organization, held their Blue Heart Dinner at the Boone Tavern Saturday night, and the program was quite educational and informative. Zinna Hensley, a Social Worker with the Berea Police Department, introduced Lisa Foster to the guests in attendance. Lisa shared her story of the loss of her daughter Jordan and explained […]
An Evening of Elegance in Richmond honors African American Musicians/Music educators
The Richmond Area Arts Council and the Richmond and Madison County NAACP presented “An Evening of Elegance” at the EKU Center for the Arts on Friday, January 26. Those in attendance were entertained by a phenomenal group of Kentucky musicians. The Kentucky State University Choir under the direction of Dr. Keith McCutchen launched the evening […]
Historic First Presbyterian parapet undergoing repairs
If you have driven by the First Presbyterian Church on West Main Street next to Central Bank, you notice scaffolding being erected around the belltower. Actually, the church has commissioned 606 Masonry LLC to repair the parapet or the protective wall around the edge of the belltower. The Richmond First Presbyterian Church was founded in […]