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8:55 am, Sep 27, 2026
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Author: Gage Hill

Madison County Health Department Adjusts Contact Tracing Efforts

Richmond, KY– The Madison County Health Department (MCHD) reported the highest one-day total of  144 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of November 16. This more than doubled the previous highest one day case count of 71 on August 27. This surge in cases has placed a strain on public health resources  needed to effectively contain the […]

New High-Tech Greenhouse Project Underway in Madison County

The Speedwell Road area in Madison County is expected to see a massive project that could potentially employ 200 to 300 employees. The land, formerly the Dause Farm, has been acquired by a company called AppHarvest. The company engages in building and operating large-scale, high-tech greenhouse farms. AppHarvest was founded in 2018 and is based […]

Election 2020 Sitdowns: U.S. Representative Candidate Josh Hicks

With the goal of bringing new leadership to represent Kentucky in Washington D.C., candidate for U.S. Representative (6th Congressional District) Josh Hicks lays out what his plans are if elected in November. Hicks, a Marine veteran and former Maysville police officer, is now an attorney based in Lexington. He says he believes that his experiences […]

Election 2020 Sitdowns: Berea City Councilwoman Emily LaDouceur

Councilwoman Emily LaDouceur hopes she is re-elected so that she can continue to work on what she says are her lifelong goals of empowering local communities and eliminating oppression. LaDouceur also notes the economic impact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had both at the government and personal levels. As you’ll be able to hear […]

Richmond & Berea City Governments Release Halloween Policies

The Richmond City Commission, Madison County Fiscal Court and Berea City Council have agreed to set a “Trick or Treat” time for Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, subject to guidelines based on guidance from the Kentucky Public Health Department and the Madison County Director of Public Health. Residents wishing to […]

Madison County Health Department Reminds Residents to Get A Flu Shot

The recent report of record numbers of COVID-19 case counts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have caused local health departments to remind the public to continue following the combination of recommended protective measures. Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky is moving into the third escalation of COVID-19 cases and has asked Kentuckians to maintain an […]

Richmond Parks & Rec Provides Details on This Year’s Halloween Hoe-Down Event

Richmond families won’t be tricked this Halloween season, as Richmond Parks and Rec’s Halloween Hoe-Down is scheduled to go on with some minor adjustments. The festival will begin at 6:00pm and continue until 8:00pm on October 22nd. This year’s event will be conducted as a drive-thru at Lake Reba Park in accordance with COVID-19 safety […]

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