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News from November 2023

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Capital grants to assist 17 nonprofit projects

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 15, 2023

For a second year, the city of Lexington is awarding grants to nonprofit agencies for capital projects, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.

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Barr Introduces Bill to Increase Tailoring for Mid-Size Banks

By Metro Lex News | Nov 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has introduced a bill aimed at raising regulatory asset thresholds for financial institutions. The "Financial Institution Regulatory Tailoring Enhancement Act" seeks to modify the current regulations that determine when financial institutions become subject to certain regulatory requirements. The proposed amendments would increase the asset thresholds from $10 billion to $50 billion, a significant shift in the current regulatory landscape. This change is expected to alleviate burdens on smaller institutions while...

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Drop off your unwanted yard signs for reuse

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 14, 2023

Election Day is over, which means it is time to take down political yard signs. Dispose of campaign signs and stakes in an environmentally-friendly way by giving them to Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services to reuse and repurpose, through Nov. 21.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 11

By Metro Lex News | Nov 13, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Barr Presents $350,000 Award to Saint Joseph Berea Hospital

By Metro Lex News | Nov 13, 2023

Berea, KY — U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has awarded $350,000 in funding to Saint Joseph Berea Hospital through the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding process. The funding will be used to acquire a state-of-the-art cardiac focused nuclear medicine camera, equipped with advanced technology, to enhance heart care in Berea and surrounding areas.With the new equipment, patients at Saint Joseph Berea Hospital will have access to high-quality cardiac imaging while minimizing radiation exposure. This will enable medical professionals to make accurate diagnoses and...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Nov. 11?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 12, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 11, 2023

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Nov 11, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Barr Hosts Annual Youth Ambassador Conference

By Metro Lex News | Nov 9, 2023

Lexington, KY - Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) recently hosted the annual Youth Ambassador Conference at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics. The event, held on October 28th, 2023, brought together high school students from 25 schools in the 6th Congressional District of Kentucky.The Youth Ambassador Conference is an opportunity for students to engage directly with Kentucky leaders and serve as ambassadors for their schools. Congressman Barr expressed his gratitude to all the students who participated in this year's conference, stating,...

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Fund for Greater Lexington investing $175,000 in Kelley’s Landing

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 6, 2023

The newly created “Fund for Greater Lexington,” an endowed community fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation, is investing $175,000 in the creation of a master plan for Kelley’s Landing, a new city park located along the Kentucky River.

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‘Count Me In’ to begin in 2024

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 6, 2023

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Lexington Parks & Recreation is rolling out a new price structure for programs, camps, and events, including a more equitable financial assistance program titled “Count Me In.”

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Manchester Street to be closed at High Street for construction

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 5, 2023

A short section of Manchester Street, formerly South Jefferson Street, will be temporarily closed to traffic starting on Monday, Nov. 6, for construction related to Town Branch Park.

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Annual Week of Valor honors veterans

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 4, 2023

Starting Saturday, Nov. 4, Lexington will begin celebrating its annual Week of Valor, a week of events dedicated to military veterans.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 4, 2023

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Nov 4, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 3% of people in Jessamine County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Metro Lex News | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 53,016 citizens living in Jessamine County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Nicholasville Fire Department adds advanced aerial ladder truck to fleet

By Metro Lex News | Nov 1, 2023

In a stride toward expanding emergency response capabilities, the Nicholasville Fire Department recently welcomed a new, state-of-the-art fire truck to its fleet. This new addition boasts a 107ft ladder and upgraded equipment such as a 1,500 gallons-per-minute water pump and a 500-gallon water tank. This model, the Pierce Ascendant® Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder Truck, is known for providing firefighters with an unprecedented reach without compromising on water capacity, performance, or safety.