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 […]
Pam Perry and Derrick Isaacs perform originals at Richmond Arts Center
If you happen to show up at the Richmond Area Arts Center on the corner of Water and Lancaster Friday night, you were entertained by two of Madison County’s favorite music artists. Yes, Pam Perry and Derrick Isaacs strummed their instruments and sang several of their original songs. Kudos to Randy Westbrook for inviting the […]
Currier’s Music World, a local Richmond landmark since 1967
Some 55 years ago, Clifford and Angela Currier moved their family from a Puerto Rico Air Force base to a small town in Kentucky. According to his daughter, Cathy, her father said that a college town on I-75 needed a music store. Yes, Richmond is the small town, and the college is Eastern Kentucky University. […]
Marshmallow the Highland Cow at Newby
Newby Country Store hosted Marshmellow the Highland Cow Sunday December 18, 2023. It was Marshmallow’s debut appearance. Young boys and girls were lined up waiting on Marshmallow’s owners to bring him down to Newby at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Daylan Cutlon, Marshmallow’s owner, informed me that he was presently surprised when he and his wife, […]
St. Andrews Administrator Gil Shew retires after 25 years
On Monday November 23, 1998, Gil Shew accepted the position of Administrator of McCready Manor on the St. Andrews campus located just off Tates Creek Avenue. Bill Young and the Board of Directors offered Gil Shew the position, and he accepted their offer. According to Gil, it was the answer to his prayer and his […]
Richmond area arts Council holds celebration of Flamenco
Dancers from Flamenco Louisville were welcomed to the Richmond Area Arts Council this past Saturday evening. A sold-out audience of RAAC members and guests were treated to a delightful evening including a delicious meal and plenty of Flamenco dancing and music. The Flamenco dance troupe featured four dancers under the leadership of Paula Collins, the […]
Locals recognized at Richmond Chamber of Commerce awards
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Banquet at the Keene Johnson Building Thursday night at the Keene Johnson Ballroom. Baptist Health sponsored a reception in Walnut Hall before the awards banquet dinner which was provided by EKU Catering Aramark. High Point Realty & Auctions was the presenting sponsor for the Awards Banquet. […]
