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Nesting Time for Barred Owls
Birds of Berea

Nesting Time for Barred Owls

Barred owls are common in mixed forests with large trees in Kentucky. They nest in large tree cavities, usually about a foot wide, up to several feet deep, and about 20 to 40 feet off the ground. In the spring the female typically lays 2-3 eggs in the tree cavity,

April 19, 2026
The County’s jail, Frankfort's felons, and lots of your tax dollars
Madison County

The County’s jail, Frankfort's felons, and lots of your tax dollars

As inmate healthcare costs soar, MadCo is on the hook for more correctional facility spending than ever

April 17, 2026
Kentucky casting calls: you could be famous!
Seen and Heard

Kentucky casting calls: you could be famous!

Here's a list of films and tv shows currently casting in the Commonwealth

April 14, 2026
Holding oil hostage: losing the geopolitical war in Hormuz
Opinion Featured

Holding oil hostage: losing the geopolitical war in Hormuz

What in the World?!

April 13, 2026
What's black and white and red-breasted? The largest North American finch!
Birds of Berea Featured

What's black and white and red-breasted? The largest North American finch!

In the spring, rose-breasted grosbeaks migrate through Kentucky, with a few breeding in eastern parts of the state. Grosbeaks, named for their large conical bills (gros means thick, or chubby in French), are among the largest birds in the finch family. Male rose-breasted grosbeaks are brightly colored with easily recognizable

April 12, 2026
Cherlynn Stevenson (D) is On the Edge
Podcast Featured

Cherlynn Stevenson (D) is On the Edge

The 'Mountain Democrat' talks politics and the race for the US 6th District of Ky

April 10, 2026
Here's what readers say they want The Edge to report on
News

Here's what readers say they want The Edge to report on

Dear Friends, During last year's Spoonbread Festival, The Edge Advisory Board and myself surveyed people about what they look for in local news. People overwhelmingly wanted to know more about why traffic was getting so bad. They also wanted to know about development, both industrial and residential. They

April 08, 2026
Fire science and EMT training now offered in County public high schools
City Council

Fire science and EMT training now offered in County public high schools

Plus, zone change to allow new Walmart wins unanimous approval

April 08, 2026
EKPC files appeal in case against Berea College
Land Use Featured

EKPC files appeal in case against Berea College

COUNTY COURTHOUSE —The power utility that lost its eminent domain case against Berea College in court last week, has filed an appeal. The appeal will be heard in the appellate court in Frankfort. A court date is expected to be set by the end of this week, according to a

April 08, 2026

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