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Collapse of countywide 911 fee shows what stuff local leaders are made of
Opinion

Collapse of countywide 911 fee shows what stuff local leaders are made of

It took a task force more than two years of back and forth negotiations conducted in bi-weekly meetings to create a new way to fund emergency communications across Madison County. At least two members from each jurisdiction in the county were a part of the task force. When all was

September 12, 2025
We're still putting the new site together
News Featured

We're still putting the new site together

Dear Friend, As you are likely aware, The Edge crashed and fell off the internet earlier this week. With a new platform, there is a learning curve, so for a little bit, you might run into some sloppy looking pages that didn't transfer well from our old platform.

September 12, 2025
Why The Edge left Substack
News Featured

Why The Edge left Substack

The Edge is finally back online after three days of panic. It began with a desire to add an editor@ email address to The Edge. All seemed well. There was an exchange of money, a new password, and an email that was now part of the online paper, but which

September 09, 2025
The masked elegance of cedar waxwings
Birds of Berea

The masked elegance of cedar waxwings

Cedar waxwings are sleek, elegant birds with their black masks and yellow tipped tails. They are named for the small red drops of wax on the tips of secondary feathers on their wings. Cedar waxwings love to eat fruit and may descend in large numbers on berry-laden trees. They have

September 07, 2025
'Big Hill Line opposition is fear-mongering' resident says
Land Use Featured

'Big Hill Line opposition is fear-mongering' resident says

Supporter of EKPC transmission line through area speaks out

September 05, 2025
Council reverses decision to raise property taxes
Berea City Council

Council reverses decision to raise property taxes

Rate will remain 8.9 cents per 100 dollars of value

September 03, 2025
Mourning doves mate for life
Birds of Berea

Mourning doves mate for life

The cooing sound of mourning doves often conjures up memories of expansive summer days, even though these birds are year-round residents in Kentucky. Mourning doves mate for life and one pair may raise 5 or 6 broods of young in a year. Mourning doves are also known for the distinctive

August 31, 2025
Pop-up book shop at Boone Tavern, Festival Dancers wants new members, Berea College outranks the rest
Seen and Heard

Pop-up book shop at Boone Tavern, Festival Dancers wants new members, Berea College outranks the rest

Pop-up book shop Festival season is in full swing in Berea, beginning with the Appalachian Writers Conference’s Pop-Up Bookshop on Wednesday, September 3, from 11 AM to 6 PM, at Boone Tavern. “The Appalachian Writers Conference is about more than writing; it’s about community. The Pop-Up Bookshop is

August 30, 2025
'Poor communication is an EKPC strategy'
Land Use Featured

'Poor communication is an EKPC strategy'

Lack of clarity about the utility's aims irks opponents of the Big Hill Line

August 29, 2025

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