My name is Sean Williams, and I am running for Woodford County Jailer. Woodford County is home for my family. My wife and I have two children, and we have enjoyed watching them grow up here. I care about this community and its future. I bring nearly 20 years of public safety experience at local, county, and federal levels. I served six years as a police officer before spending nearly a decade at the Woodford County Detention Center, where I began as a Deputy Jailer and advanc

For six years, I have had the privilege of serving the people of Woodford County in the County Clerk’s Office. Since 2023, I have worked hand in hand with our outgoing Clerk as her Executive Assistant, gaining firsthand knowledge of the office, its responsibilities, systems, and the importance of preserving our county’s land records. Continuity is just as important. I am fortunate to work alongside a great team that serves Woodford County with professionalism, fairness, and k

I am a lifelong resident of Versailles, and community service has been a defining part of my life. From earning the rank of Eagle Scout and serving as a pastor to coaching WCHS cross country and track, I have always believed that leadership begins with service.Today, I continue that commitment by volunteering at Daisy Hill Senior Living and the Woodford County Detention Center, while serving as an FCA coach for multiple high school sports teams. For 14 years, I have worked in

The Woodford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) board began its Aug. 28 meeting with Chair Michael Michalisin telling EDA members, “We have lost one of our own.” He was speaking of longtime EDA member and local real estate broker Gene Hornback, who died on July 22. “I don’t know an EDA without Gene,” he continued, describing Hornback as “a guiding force.” Following a moment of silence honoring Hornback, former EDA Chair John Soper lauded him for helping to transform

By Cassie Prather, Public Health Director Woodford County Health Department Summertime is busy for a lot of us, both personally and professionally. That’s especially true in public health—and specifically in environmental health. During the warmer months, we continue our usual inspections of restaurants, septic systems, swimming pools and other regulated facilities. But it’s also the time of year when complaints can quickly roll in and sidetrack our schedules. And, in many

By Scott White Woodford Sun Staff Report for America corps member Ryan Asher, the chief academic officer for Woodford County Public Schools, presented a proposal to the Versailles City Council at its Tuesday meeting to obtain funding from the city’s share of opioid settlement money to fund a Civic Responsibility & Wellness Project for 6th-graders at Woodford County Middle School. Based on a procedural mechanism proposed by City Clerk Elizabeth Reynolds, the council voted 6-0

By Bob Vlach Woodford Sun Staff The Versailles Police Department (VPD) was able to recover $164,412.45 during a two-month investigation into the use of a fraudulent email account to steal $210,472.50 from Falling Springs Center. VPD Chief Rob Young credited the tenacity of detectives for being able to recover a substantial amount of stolen funds in this scam investigation, which he described as very complex. “These types of investigations are difficult,” Young told the Sun, “

By Bob Vlach Woodford Sun Staff The Technical Review Committee (TRC) forwarded a site development plan that adds a 4,100 square-foot storage building on 2.497 acres at 825 Bradley Street (Barnhill Chimney Supply, LLC) in the Midway Station industrial park to the Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning and Zoning Commission. Also during its Aug. 27 meeting, TRC forwarded an amended final record plat reducing the landscape buffer on residential lots at 5000, 5002, 5004, 5006

Due to space and time limitations, last week’s article on the August 25 Fiscal Court meeting only covered the discussion of the Woodford County Fire Protection District. This story completes the coverage of that meeting. By Scott White Woodford Sun Staff Report for America corps member Since 2009, the annual Bourbon Chase Two-Day team run race has passed through Woodford County. Ragnar Events, LLC, which operates out of Utah and puts on events across the country, has filed a

T.A. RANKIN, a native of Woodford County, said serving as chief of the Versailles Fire Department is an opportunity to help people in his hometown. He credits the vision and willingness of Versailles firefighters to put in time and effort for “propelling us to where we want to go.” (Photo submitted) VERSAILLES FIRE CHIEF T.A. Rankin and his family are pictured after he was recognized as Chief of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs last week. From left are so

By Scott White Woodford Sun Staff Report for America corps member The Breaking Bread Fellowship Series is an ecumenical community initiative designed to bring people together across racial, denominational and community lines to build relationships, foster understanding and promote healing and unity. The series was established between Versailles Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church and Versailles United Methodist Church. Guided by the theme “Healing, Hope & Unity Across the

Work and life experience has prepared Miller to work for the City Versailles. Ann graduated from WCHS and earned her bachelor’s degree from UK and attended EKU where she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary and received the Legal Research and Writing Award. Miller was nominated by the Kentucky League of Cities three times and appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear & Gov. Matt Bevin to the GIAC Board. Miller believes her service and commitment to Versailles has demonstrated that sh