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01/25/2026

01/24/2026

During the winter storm, Madison County EMA and Madison County 911 are coordinating rides with local first responder agencies for essential healthcare workers.

📞 To request a ride, please call 859-624-4787

Rides are not guaranteed and depend on call volume and staff availability.

01/15/2026

Disabled and Senior homeowners, this is one to be on the lookout for!

LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS UPDATING THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

UPDATE: SB51 received a favorable vote in the State & Local Government Committee to advance in the state senate.

Kentucky’s Homestead Exemption (“HEX”) needs an update. The exemption reduces the taxable value of the primary residence for seniors and the disabled by a fixed dollar amount that is adjusted every two years based on the consumer price index. Unfortunately, the consumer price index has not kept pace with the inflated housing prices seen across the country over the past few decades. I estimate the value of the HEX, as a percentage of your home's value, in only half what it was when introduced in 1972.

Several bills have been introduced in Frankfort again this year, the first of which will receive public discussion before the Senate’s State & Local Government Committee Wednesday morning at 11am. Here is the link to watch a live stream:

https://ket.org/live/

For the most part, legislative fixes for the HEX fall into one of two categories: 1.) Reset the dollar amount of exemption (currently at $49,100) or 2.) freeze the assessments for HEX recipients at their current levels or for future recipients, freeze the assessed value at the time the HEX is awarded.

The most significant consideration regarding the various approaches is their immediate and future impacts on the various taxing districts (local and state governments, schools and first responders) and the taxpayers in general. A freeze would have little immediate impact but rather would just limit increases in the overall tax roll going forward and likely causing tax rates to increase more than they would otherwise. But, increasing the amount of the HEX would likely cause an immediate drop in the tax roll causing tax rates to increase across the board to compensate and keep taxing districts not only whole but allow for a 4% increase which is baked into our property tax laws. One bill proposes to increase the exemption from it’s current $49,100 to $100,000 potentially doubling the cost of the HEX to the taxpayers – all at once. Obviously, both approaches have plusses and minuses and deserve significant attention by the legislators.

I will closely follow Homestead Exemption legislation and provide updates here when warranted.

12/20/2025

🎅 Tell Santa you found what you want for Christmas - you new home at 303 Peachtree Drive in Berea!!!

⏰ Open House 12/21 from 2 - 4 p.m. just in time for the perfect present!

2️⃣ Possibilities for a main bedroom ensuite - upstairs or downstairs!

🏠 Updated metal roof, updated HVAC System, expanded beautiful back deck with roof, outdoor greenhouse and chicken coop, 4-5 bedrooms and 3 full baths right off of the new by-pass - all priced below 2024 appraisal!

📲 Share with friends and family, click here for more details https://bit.ly/TLSPeachtree

08/28/2025

08/27/2025

The city of Richmond is hiring a Human Resource Director

To apply and view the full job description, please visit the City’s website and submit your application and resume online https://richmondky.gov/how_do_i/apply_for/employment_opportunities.php

08/17/2025

Whether you are an experienced seed saver or have yet to save seeds, this is a great opportunity to build this important skill. Workshop is free but registration is requested https://www.sustainableberea.org/event-details-registration/seed-cleaning-processing

08/09/2025

Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic – September 6

🗓️ Saturday, September 6 | 10 AM – 2 PM (Please do not line up before 9 AM)

📍 189 Rash Rd., Berea, KY – ENTER VIA ELLIPSE ST. ONLY

Services offered (CASH ONLY):
Annual shots – FREE
Rabies vaccine – $10
Bordetella – $30
Microchipping – $26.50 (Exact change preferred. If you’d like, extra change can be donated to the Madison County Animal Shelter to help support their work.)

Dogs, cats, and ferrets must be leashed or in carriers.

This is the last vaccination clinic sponsored by the Madison County Health Department for 2025. The event will be held rain or shine! 🌧️☀️

📱More information: madisoncohd.com / madisoncountyky.gov/animal

08/05/2025

Dad and I headed to the new office for a photo shoot this afternoon for the September magazine!

The office provides the most beautiful background and we tried to sneak a couple pics with the office mascot but we shall see what makes the final cut!

08/01/2025

More investment. More momentum. That’s what’s happening in Kentucky.

Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshearr announced nearly $8.5 million in state funding to support site and building development projects in Laurel, Madison, Monroe, Pendleton, Russell and Scott counties, as well as a regional project in Muhlenberg County with support from Daviess, Hopkins, McLean and Ohio counties. 🙌

🔗: https://cedky.com/s/1fsd2268

07/21/2025

🎉 We’re excited to announce that Madison County will host the Kentucky Humane Society's CARE-a-van mobile clinic for TWO days of FREE spay and neuter services for local cats and dogs this August.

❤️ Accessing this care helps keep your pet healthy and directly supports our shelter by reducing intake caused by unplanned litters.

📍 Madison County Road Department South
208 Clarksville Ln, Richmond, KY 40475

🗓️ Dates & Details:

Monday, August 18 – 🐶 Free Dog Spay/Neuter
• Free spay/neuter for dogs
• $35 deposit required to schedule (refunded the day of surgery)
• Dogs must be 8 weeks to 8 years old and weigh between 2–50 lbs

Tuesday, August 19 – 🐱 Free Cat Spay/Neuter
• Free spay/neuter for cats
• $25 deposit required to schedule (refunded the day of surgery)
• Cats must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh 2 lbs or more

Appointments are required, and space is limited. Book your appointment today:
📱 www.kyhumane.org/services/khs-care-a-van

We urge Madison County residents to take advantage of this important opportunity for their pets!

A big thank you to the Kentucky Humane Society for making this event possible. We are grateful to be able to offer this opportunity for residents!