By the time this publishes, we will be on summer break, but as I write, we are still in the countdown to the last day. It’s really remarkable how fast this school year seemed to go.
- Jessica Kennedy
Every so often, you’re reminded that people are generally good.
- Jessica Kennedy
Praying for people can prove challenging.
- Jessica Kennedy
This Saturday our family will take part in a long-standing tradition of taking flowers to the graves of our loved ones for Memorial Day.
- Naomi Delkamiller Flatwater Free Press
The Lexington boys soccer team fell to Gretna in the Class B state soccer championship this year. But their run still gave the town hope in a heartbreaking year.
- Ashley Mohler
Younger kids can “Find the Fun in Fitness” at Lexington’s Orthman Community YMCA this summer with Fit Kids Camp.
- Ashley Mohler
Lexington Public Library is hosting its annual Summer Safety Workshop and Bike Rodeo on May 29 to promote family safety during summer activities, featuring community partners offering educational stations and a bike obstacle course.
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