Hannah Toole eager to tell Winchester’s tourism story
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Who’s on Clark County’s ballot this Election Day?
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Dorsey vows school support, win or lose
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Craycraft: Data center firm interested in county
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Mayoral candidates clash on taxes and downtown
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City candidates weigh housing, business and technology
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Data center debate absent from court agenda
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Two school board members indicted for theft
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Winchester in running for major drug manufacturer
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Trump parachutes to KY to stump for Republicans in safe seats, give GOP nod in ‘tight race’
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Fiscal Court meeting rescheduled
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County candidates clash over growth and data centers
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WinCity Media welcomes new members to Board of Directors
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Winchester protesters rally to defend democracy
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Hannah Toole eager to tell Winchester’s tourism story
Read more: Hannah Toole eager to tell Winchester’s tourism storyHannah Toole is bringing her background in sales, hospitality and city government to her new role as Winchester and Clark County’s tourism director. She hopes to build on downtown’s progress while drawing more attention to outdoor attractions, agricultural destinations and local history. Regional partnerships, expanded access to nature and a revived Beer Cheese Trail are among the opportunities she sees. Toole also wants more funding and venues for larger events. With…
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Mountain Workshops captures everyday life in Clark County
Read more: Mountain Workshops captures everyday life in Clark CountyCollege students from around the world came to Clark County to document everyday lives through Mountain Workshops, a storytelling project rooted in Western Kentucky University. Working from The Hannah McClure Cardinal Community Center, participants created 70 stories that readers can explore online, with a printed book planned for next year. Project director James Kenney describes an effort that has grown from a classroom assignment into an annual gathering of students and…
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Frances Figart’s Clark Co. roots shape Smokies writing
Read more: Frances Figart’s Clark Co. roots shape Smokies writingClark County native Frances Figart’s new book, Word from the Smokies: A Nature Reader, gathers 24 pieces from her weekly column exploring the natural world of the Great Smoky Mountains. Steve Flairty traces Figart’s path from a childhood in Trapp, Kentucky, through work in Lexington, life in the Daniel Boone National Forest and eventual immersion in Southern Appalachia. Along the way, Figart’s love of wildlife, conservation and place deepened into a…
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Change Collective KY gives parents a place
Read more: Change Collective KY gives parents a placeChange Collective KY, a Winchester-based parent-led organization founded by Valerie Frost, is building an independent space for Kentucky parents to find practical help and document their experiences with schools, healthcare systems, CPS, courts and other public services. Through its Parent Real Talk Resource Library, community events and family experience intake tool, the organization aims to turn individual stories into meaningful patterns while remaining accountable to the families who share them. Frost…





















