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Kiwanis International has long advocated for the nation’s youth in more ways than one.  Locally, the Winchester Kiwanis Club is doing so once more.  On Saturday, Sept. 28, the annual “Walk With a Child” event occurred at the Walmart Supercenter at 1859 Bypass Road from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  “‘Walk with a Child’ is our biggest event of the year,” said Chelsea Reece, the newly elected President of Winchester Kiwanis Club.  Throughout the year, …

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Kiwanis fundraiser provides clothes for elementary aged children - Winchester Sun

It’s uncommon to see the Clark County Fiscal Court meet twice in a span of three days.  However, the last week of September featured such an occasion.  During a special called meeting and regularly scheduled meeting, the Court met to discuss financial matters and others that were a concern to the general public.  On Tuesday, September 24th, the Court held its special meeting.  “We need about $30,000 today to get the payroll met and to have the b…

Fiscal Court approves transfer, hears weather-related concerns - Winchester Sun

Juanita Crowe Abney, 90, widow of Carles Edward Abney, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her home in Winchester, Kentucky. A native of Clark County, she was born on June 7, 1934, to the late James Thomas and Allie White Crowe. She was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by five children, Carl Edward (Brenda) Abney, Sheila M. (John) Ratcliff, Jerry Wayne Abney, Kathy Diane (Wayne) York, and Donny Wayne (Christie) Abney; 13 …

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There are well-accomplished teens throughout the Commonwealth.  Yet only in Winchester will you find one competing for the Miss America’s Teen pageant.  Mallory Jones, a senior currently at George Rogers Clark High School, received the honors after winning the Miss Kentucky’s Teen pageant in June 2024.  “My jaw was basically on the floor. I really couldn’t believe it,” Jones said. “I kept thinking to myself, ‘This is it… I’ve worked so hard, and…

GRC student to compete in Miss America’s Teen pageant - Winchester Sun

By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender A new Storybook Trail in Winchester officially opened for use on Monday, September 30, when community members and officials gathered at the site behind the children’s ministry building on the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union (W3CU) campus for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The land that the trail was built on belongs to W3CU and Pastor Chris… Source

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Songs are not an unfamiliar sound on a typical day at the Leeds Center for the Arts.  Once again, this fall is preparing for a concert that has long been held in high esteem.  The annual Chords for Clark concert – featuring the Cardinal Singers group from George Rogers Clark High School – will take place at Leeds Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m.  “Chords for Clark is our annual fundraising concert that features the Cardin…

Chords for Clark concert returns to Leeds - Winchester Sun

JoEllen Reed, who long served Winchester as a City Commissioner and grade school teacher, became the town’s first female Mayor when elected in November 2022.  Since then, Mayor Reed has worked closely with the Kentucky League of Cities, which assisted the Winchester City Commission to create a strategic work plan for the city in 2023.  Kentucky League of Cities (KLC), a nonprofit organization in Lexington dedicated to supporting community innova…

Winchester Mayor appointed to KLC Executive Board - Winchester Sun

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH (WOWK) -- Scioto County is under a State of Emergency following Friday's flash flooding and high winds, according to Scioto County Emergency Management. The Board of Scioto County Commissioners held a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. to declare the State of Emergency. The high water damaged homes and covered several cars in Scioto County. There were also upwards of 12,000 Appalachian Power customers without power, according to Scio…

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New shops, restaurants and more, the historic West Sussex city of Chichester is always changing, here’s what’s going on.

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American innovation, something we take for granted today, has deep roots in our culture.  The U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1788, included what is now known as the intellectual property clause, Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, which gave Congress the power “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” One of the first …

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An understanding of civics can go a long way.  With this in mind, Baker Intermediate School and Winchester city officials and employees recently found a way to collaborate.  Fifth-grade students participated in what they call City Government Academy in two ways, allowing them to experience firsthand how the city operates.  “We love you guys, and we’re so glad you’re with us today,” said Winchester Mayor JoEllen Reed, a former elementary school t…

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