Berea City Council
College prez comes to Council, renews City's park leases
Plus, Mayor Fraley is a proclaimer
May 23, 2025Welcome to The Edge, your source for quality local reporting in Madison County and Berea, Kentucky
Education
Hiring 'competent' superintendent is Board of Ed's job, says interim
Plus, no fraud found, district budget improving, and some positions have been restored
May 21, 2025
Education
Hatchett's expenses not at issue, teacher contracts are
Auditors found irregularities in hiring practices, not superintendent's spending
May 16, 2025
News
Comprehensive Plan public meeting postponed
Mark your calendar and come tell City leadership what you want them to prioritize
May 15, 2025
Seen and Heard
'No kid sleeps on the floor in our town'
JAG middle schoolers build beds for kids without one
May 12, 2025
Education
Why is a poster of a pirate ship virtually all that remains of $378K spent on consultant?
Ron Chi,PhD, an educational consultant, was paid with general funds by District that did not implement much of his wozrk
May 9, 2025
Berea City Council
New fire chief, new tourism commishes, and a plea for help from the Berea Dolphins
Council Briefs New fire chief Charlie Russell has been promoted from the ranks to become Berea’s newest fire chief. The vacancy was created when former fire chief, Shawn Sandlin, left the department to become city administrator. Russell served as the interim fire chief before officially being named to the
May 7, 2025
Education
Dysfunctional leadership at heart of Berea Independent budget woes
Part One: Lack of oversight leads to bloated staffing levels
May 2, 2025
Seen and Heard
Good news update
Ways to impact your community while also having fun!
May 1, 2025
News
Rage, tears, questions, fears: town hall attendees send message to absent Congressman Barr
Rep.'s office calls event 'political stunt'
April 30, 2025
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