10 Years Ago May 19, 2016 The proposed mixed-use commercial/residential development on Lexington Road across from the Methodist Home was rejected by the Woodford Planning Commission. Versailles Mayor Brian Traugott, in a status report on the city’s economy to the Board of Education, said the recent selection of Versailles for the location of its newest factory by More Than A Bakery over another rival city was, in his opinion, the quality and success of Woodford County schools

Editor’s Note: We are republishing excerpts from the 1917 Woodford Sun. The United States entered the First World War by declaring war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917. The Clippings will tell how Woodford County responded and was impacted by “The Great War.” We will return to 1891, where we have been since November, for a few weeks in July and August for the ratification debate and vote on the 1891 Kentucky Constitution. For historical purposes, we reprint the Clipping

Academic News Cedarville University Natalia Hattrick. of Midway, was named to Cedarville University’s spring 2026 dean’s list. Southern New Hampshire University Jennifer Britton, Kaitlyn Agee, Zach Traugott and Tyler Viens-Hinton, all of Versailles, were named to the spring 2026 president’s list. Christy Mitchell. of Versailles. was named to Southern New Hampshire University’s spring 2026 dean’s list. Lindsey Wilson University Adrienne Eggum and Logan Ford, both of Versailles

Editor’s Note: We are republishing excerpts from the 1917 Woodford Sun. The United States entered the First World War by declaring war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917. The Clippings will tell how Woodford County responded and was impacted by “The Great War.” We will return to 1891, where we have been since November, for a few weeks in July and August for the ratification debate and vote on the 1891 Kentucky Constitution. For historical purposes, we reprint the Clipping

10 Years Ago May 12, 2016 Judge Rob Johnson continued the murder case against Ronald Exantus, who is accused of killing a 6-year-old boy and assaulting members of his family. The prosecution and defense are still waiting for the mental health report from the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, and depending on what the report states, the court may need to convene a mental competency to stand trial hearing before the case can proceed further. Versailles United Methodist

STEPPING STONES THERAPY CENTER, located at 260 Crossfield Dr., Suite 3, Versailles, held its ribbon cutting with the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday, May 5. Stepping Stones is an “applied behavior analysis” clinic that provides behavioral therapy to children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, with its services centered around individualized treatment, compassionate care and assent-based therapy. Co-owners Jennifer Kroening, left, and Kri