The Woodford Sun

Memorial Day services held in Midway and Versailles

DENISE WATTS OF THE LADIES AUXILLIARY read the poem “Freedom Isn’t Free” during the Memorial Day service at the Versailles cemetery on...

Support group for parents of addicted loved ones coming to Woodford County

A bi-weekly support group for parents and family members who are trying to help an addicted loved one is coming to Woodford County....

‘All Together Now’, Summer reading at library begins with kickoff parties on Saturday

SUMMER READING will feature a variety of programs for children, families, teens and adults. Youth Services Librarian Becky Munoz, left,...

EDA discusses economic development, future industrial sites in county

The Woodford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) held a short informational meeting May 26, with some discussion about the...

School board approves 5 percent raise for teachers

The Woodford County Board of Education approved a 5 percent raise for teachers, principals and other certified employees by a 4 to 0 vote...

Nostalgia Station museum receives new sign

AN AMERICAN FLYER on display at Nostalgia Station was Winfrey Adkins’ first locomotive. His dad Jerry gave him the train when he was 2...

Midway council closer to approving budget

The Midway City Council held a work session on Monday to continue developing the budget for the 2023 fiscal year (July 1, 2023 through...

RV resort lawsuit, Judge dismisses claim against City of Midway

Woodford Circuit Judge Jeremy Mattox dismissed claims against the City of Midway as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the Kentucky...

Versailles native proud to serve his country; misses his wife, kids

U.S. MARINE CORPS Gunnery Sgt. Justin Kolman, a native of Versailles, with Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM) shot off a white star...

Veterans of war honored at POW/MIA Flag raising

‘TAPS’ FILLED THE AIR as seven POW/MIA Flags were raised to honor eight veterans of war during a ceremony in the Woodford County Park on...

Sharing what they’ve learned about Kentucky history

MALACHI MAXBERRY, a fourth-grade student at Northside Elementary School, talked to WCHS senior Jabari Alexander about some of the...

District Facility Plan, Repurposing of current high school discussed

The future use of the current Woodford County High School and other buildings was discussed during a Local Planning Committee meeting on...