Mercedes-Benz Recalls 85,000 Vehicles
2010 Bittersweet Festival Friday & Sat. Oct.8th & 9th
A wonderful weekend was had by all who attended The Bittersweet Festival in Mount Vernon Friday and Saturday. There were plenty of craft and food booths lining the street along with live music and fun activities for the whole family.
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Halloween’s Lucky 13 to Safety
Halloween safety is a must and we all play an important role in keeping ghosts and goblins safe. Use the Halloween Lucky 13 steps to a safer and happier Halloween:
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Berea City Council 10/05/2010
Murder in Madison County
An investigation is under way in the murder of 53 year old Gary Deaton. Kentucky State Police responded to a call on Liza Allen Road in the Redlick area east of Berea around 9 pm Monday October 4th. Police state Deaton was dead when they arrived.
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Berea City Council & Mayoral Forum
Event: The Berea City Council and Mayoral Forum:
Date: Monday October the 18th
Location: Berea Municipal Building on Chestnut Street
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm.
The Forum will be sponsored by The League of Women Voters.
2010 INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
Award-winning artists Jerry Douglas and Cheryl & Sharon White of The Whites co-hosted the 21st annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 30, at The Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium.
Dailey & Vincent were honored with five International Bluegrass Music Awards. Michael Cleveland, Russell Moore, The Gibson Brothers, Adam Steffey and Josh Williams Receive Multiple Honors also.
Other Recipients were:
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Never Press Pause – Episode 5 – Bailey Runs Late
Bill & Jeremy start the show with discussion of Lego games as a gateway to video games, stupid action movies, and, once Lyle arrives, they discuss the upcoming Fall TV season, and the ability to not run and shoot in Resident Evil games.
Charlie Louvin benefit show planned for October
Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Louvin had a rough summer, and it has extended into the fall.
Louvin, 83, is fighting pancreatic cancer, and a July 30 surgery was unsuccessful in eradicating the disease. Medical costs are, of course, substantial, and friends are now helping to organize a benefit concert and auction in Bell Buckle, Tenn., where Louvin lives, on Saturday, Oct. 30.
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Deficiencies Have Been Found in Several Kentucky Nursing Homes
On the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website is a report that states deficiencies in Kentucky nursing homes rage from 0-28; the average number statewide is 6. Twenty six nursing homes in Kentucky had more than six deficiencies including Berea Health Care Center with 13 and Richmond Health & Rehabilitation with 12.
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BereaOnline Live – Berea Parks and Rec. 2010
Fire Destroys Business in Berea
Firefighters say when they arrived on the scene; flames were already coming through the roof and out the windows of the Sammy K Lee Accounting Firm.
There was also smoke and water damage next door at the Family Heritage Insurance Office as well as four other businesses. Firefighters say the blaze does not look suspicious and believes the blaze could have been electrical in nature but it is still under investigation at this time.
EXILE entertains at the Laurel Co. and London, KY 185th Anniversary Chicken Festival.
James Preston “J.P.” Pennington born in Berea, KY is an American musician, known primarily as a founding member of the country pop band EXILE. Pennington was the founding member and lead singer of the group until departing in 1990. After his leaving EXILE, he signed to MCA Records as a solo artist. There, he released two singles and one album, Whatever It Takes, in 1991. Pennington re-established the band along with Les Taylor, Sonny Lemaire, Marlon Hargis, and Steve Goetzman. For a complete schedule go to www.exile.biz
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“Kentuckians in the Civil War” Exhibit Opens
The exhibit consists of portraits of native Kentuckians who rose to prominence as Civil War generals, both Union and Confederate.
The first set of portraits include Federal generals Thomas Crittenden, Robert Anderson and John Buford, along with Confederates John Bell Hood, Albert Sidney Johnston and John C. Breckinridge. Other notables, such as Confederate Simon Boliver Buckner, will be added during the exhibits run. The center also received a donation of a replica of Abrahams Lincoln’s watch. The piece, donated by a local supporter, is set to 7:22, reflective of the time Lincoln died after being mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth.
The center is currently open 10 AM – 4 PM Monday through Saturday, and 1 PM to 4 PM on Sunday.
2010 Richmond POW WOW 9-25 & 26
The 2010 Richmond POW WOW was a huge success. Hundreds attended the three day event. Start making plans for 2011 Richmond POW WOW to be held at Battlefield Park the last weekend in September.
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BereaOnline Live – Richmond Pow Wow
Motorcyclist killed in crash.
One person is dead after a truck pulled out in front of a motorcycle on US 25 between Berea and Richmond. The crash happened Thursday afternoon on U.S. 25 near Skyline Drive, just south of Richmond. Officials say the motorcyclist couldn’t stop in time as the truck pulled out into its path. The driver of the bike died at the scene and their name has not been released at this time. No one else was hurt in the crash.
Update
James Hudson, 67, of Berea was killed when the motorcycle he was driving hit the side of the truck when it pulled out in front of him. Police say Hudson died at the scene. The truck driver, whose name was not released, did not suffer any injuries. There is no word if there will be any charges filed in the case.
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Spoonbread Festival 2010 Webcam
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