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Madison Central High School vs Tates Creek Basketball , Richmond, Kentucky Jan. 24, 2012
January 27th, 2012 
admin City of Berea Receives Grant
January 27th, 2012 admin 
City of Berea
The City of Berea, in cooperation with the Kentucky Environmental Foundation and Sustainable Berea, Inc., has received a grant to develop a comprehensive Berea Energy Cost-Savings Plan (BECS) for the entire city, including households, businesses, and other institutions.
Benefits: There are several benefits in developing a comprehensive energy cost-savings plan for the city:
1. The plan program saves energy and thereby saves money
2. It improves public heath through decreased air pollution
3. Improves the city’s economic attractiveness and creates green jobs
4. Improves the city’s fiscal position
5. Improves city fuel emergency preparedness
Plan: The plan is a five-step process beginning with an inventory of all community energy usage and all city government energy usage. This is
How Safe and Healthy is Madison County?
January 27th, 2012 admin 
Madison Co Health Dept.
The Madison County Health Department wants your input!! How safe is Madison County? How healthy is Madison County? Take the Madison County Health and Safety Survey at www.madisoncountyhealthdept.org
Berea Planning Commission Meeting January 24, 2012
January 27th, 2012 admin Richmond Police Report Jan. 27, 2012
January 27th, 2012 admin 
ARRESTED
RSP Charge: On 01/27/2012, at approximately 2:25 A.M., officers were dispatched to the area of Davids Towing on E. Irvine Street to investigate a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers encountered Paul Lainhart, Jr., age 32, E. Irvine Street, in the vicinity. During contact with Lainhart, officers discovered that he was in possession of two No Parking signs that had been stolen from the 400 block of E. Irvine Street.
(The following are wanted by the Richmond Police Department)
The EKU Center for the Arts Presents Jane Monheit
January 27th, 2012 admin 
Photo Courtesy of EKU Center for the Arts
Jane Monheit is acclaimed for her signature rendition “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in the 2004 movie Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
Now more than a decade into her career and still packing in audiences worldwide, this two time Grammy nominee is an extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds.
She has collaborated with such artists as
Richmond Police Report Jan. 26, 2012
January 26th, 2012 admin 
ARRESTED
Theft Arrests: On 01/23/2012, police arrested Jeffrey W. Nester, age 46, Fourth Street, and John H. Nester, age 42, Moberly Avenue, in connection with the theft of copper from utility poles.
At approximately 8:08 P.M., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Fifth Street to investigate a report of two males in the area stealing copper from utility poles. Upon arrival, officers located the two Nesters on Norwood Drive and noted that they fit the description provided of the suspects. The two men were in possession of two bags that contained strands of copper wiring consistent with that stolen from utility poles in the area. They were also in possession of numerous tools, including a hammer and bolt cutters.
Both men were charged for Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Possession of Burglary Tools.
Jeffrey Nester was also charged in connection with the theft of copper from utility poles that occurred in the area of E. Walnut Street on 01/21/2012. In that case, Officers responded to a report of copper being stolen from utility poles in the area. Jeffrey Nester was discovered in the area near a bag
Free Movie Night for the Family
January 26th, 2012 admin 
Parks & Recreation
After spending lots of cash for Christmas come enjoy a FREE Family Indoor Movie Event! Friday January 27th @ 7pm; we will watch Toy Story 3 at Russel Acton Folk Center. Concessions will be available from Berea Volunteer Fire Dept. and limited to 150 people. Call Berea Parks & Recreation for more details 986-9402!
Need a Good Laugh?
January 26th, 2012 admin Come see the Madison Southern Project Graduation Fundraiser Comedy Show.
Comdey Show
Saturday, January 28th
Madison Southern Auditorium
Student Pre-Show: 6:30 pm, Show: 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10.00
Couples: $15.00
Family Discount: $5.00 per children 1st grader
Refreshments will be available during intermission.
Community Welcome Reception for the New Berea Human Rights Commission
January 26th, 2012 admin This welcome reception is a fun, informal opportunity to meet members of the new Berea Human Rights Commission and talk to them about your hopes for human rights in Berea. The members of the Commission will be invited to briefly introduce themselves during the reception.
Refreshments will be provided. The reception is sponsored by Bereans For Fairness. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at Berea Coffee & Tea 124 Main Street in Berea from 6:00pm until 8:00pm January 26th, 2012.
January 26th Last Day for Berea Citizens to Comment
January 25th, 2012 admin 
Road Widens
Thursday January 26th is the deadline for public comment on the widening of Hwy 25 North (Ellipse Street to the new by-pass).
A public meeting was conducted on Thursday evening January 12 for the community as well as business and property owners to review the drawings for the construction project. If you would like to provide comments on the project, you will need to send a letter to: City of Berea, Attention: Randy Stone, City Administrator, 212 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403. Please note the deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 26.
For more information, call Randy Stone at 986-8528.
KSP Richmond Post Conduct “Operation Pain Killer”
January 25th, 2012 admin 
KSP
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the Kentucky State Police Richmond Post conducted a drug roundup in Lee County. The 18 month investigation, which has focused on illegal narcotics sales in the area, is intended to limit the availability of drugs and to remove those individuals who sell them. 26 warrants were issued for various drug offenses. Arrested individuals are;
Sherman Chambers, 51 years old, Beattyville, KY. Charged with Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Timothy Chambers, 49 years old, Beattyville KY. Charged with Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Tryle Tutt, 35 years old, Beattyville, KY. Charged with Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Ricky Reece, 45 years old, Beattyville, KY. Charged with
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