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City of Georgetown overpaid an employee-owned contractor by approximately $24,000, tied to “acreage discrepancies and unverified addresses” for Code Enforcement nuisance abatement work. The incident, investigated by the City, Kentucky State Police, and an external auditor, did not result in criminal charges, and overpaid service fees were not collected from property owners.

City overpaid contractor through internal invoices City of Georgetown overpaid an employee-owned contractor by approximately $24,000, tied to “acreage discrepancies and unverified addresses” for Code Enforcement nuisance abatement work, according to a June 17 statement from

James Farthing, 51, who bought a $167.3 million Powerball ticket in Georgetown in 2025, faces charges of assault and strangulation after an alleged incident on Cynthiana Road involving a victim who claimed to be in a relationship with him, according to a complaint warrant filed Sunday, July 26.

Powerball winner pleads not guilty to assault, strangulation charges James Farthing, 51, who bought a $167.3 million Powerball ticket in Georgetown in 2025, faces charges of assault and strangulation after an alleged incident on Cynthiana Road involving a victim

Section of Frankfort Pike closed Monday for repairs Frankfort Pike near the Canewood neighborhood will be closed Monday, Aug. 3, from approximately 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for cross drain repairs, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).

SADIEVILLE — City officials in Sadieville recently learned they did not receive an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Cleanup Grant, which could have put over $1 million toward demolition of the condemned Sadieville School building if awarded, according to Mayor Jennifer Halsey.

Grant not awarded for old school demolition SADIEVILLE — City officials in Sadieville recently learned they did not receive an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Cleanup Grant, which could have put over $1 million toward demolition of

Depending on who you ask, Ida Lindner, a resident at Ashton Grove Senior Living, is many things: a wife to Melvin “Mel” Lindner, “Aunt Idy” to her nieces and nephews, and an impressive cards player to fellow Ashton Grove residents. The list goes on, and she added “semi-supercentenarian” to that list Monday, July 27: her 105th birthday.

Lindner celebrates 105th birthday Depending on who you ask, Ida Lindner, a resident at Ashton Grove Senior Living, is many things: a wife to Melvin “Mel” Lindner, “Aunt Idy” to her nieces and nephews,

Residents in the GMWSS service area may “temporarily notice increased odors” as the utility works to transition its wastewater services to a new treatment plant, according to a GMWSS statement shared online over the weekend.

GMWSS: Odor a result of wastewater facility transition Residents in the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) service area may “temporarily notice increased odors” as the utility works to transition its wastewater services to a new treatment

CYNTHIANA — H&H Processing has grown beyond a custom meat processing business by providing meat donations to local food pantries and supporting community organizations.

H&H Processing combines business with community service CYNTHIANA — H&H Processing has grown beyond a custom meat processing business by providing meat donations to local food pantries and supporting community organizations, owner Tim Harris said.

STAMPING GROUND — Doug Jones was appointed to the Stamping Ground City Commission during a special meeting on July 20, filling the vacancy left by former Commissioner Ken Koger.

Jones appointed to Stamping Ground City Commission

City officials will pursue pricing and contractor availability to “carefully disassemble” the historic Jesse Lewis cabin at Royal Spring Park after a restoration expert determined the cabin could not be relocated as an intact structure. Councilmembers must still take action to determine how the structure may be preserved.

City seeking estimate to disassemble, preserve Lewis cabin City officials will pursue pricing and contractor availability to “carefully disassemble” the historic Jesse Lewis cabin at Royal Spring Park after a restoration expert determined the cabin could not be