Colleges and Universities

Honor society Eastern Kentucky University — Tonya Mays of has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honour Society and was recognized during a recent induction ceremony at EKU. She is the daughter of Dennis Mays and grandaughter of...

Dean’s List   Transylvania University: Sophomore, Abigail Overstreet, a religion major and music minor, daughter of David and Helen Overstreet of Danville. Sophomore Emily Sheene, an anthropology major, daughter of Melissa Sheene of Danville and...

LEXINGTON — In July, University of Kentucky cheerleader Dylan Smith fell 44 feet and suffered a dislocated hip, fractured pelvis, and laceration to his spleen, and both his lungs collapsed. In January, he was in Orlando with the UK squad when it won...

When Mark Welch, 47, came to Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Danville 10 years ago, he helped set the tone that became the truth of an education from the school — excellence. Welch, who lives in Garrard County with his wife and...

Chris Asbery, 27, says when he was in high school, he didn’t know what his mother meant when she said she’d love to see him bring the same dedication to academics as he did to sports. He certainly knows now. “In high school, I was...

President’s scholars Western Kentucky University: Eric C. Smiley, son of Pat and Paul Smiley of Danville; and Maggie A. Arnold, daughter of Colby and Joan Arnold of Danville. To achieve the designation of president’s scholar, a student much...

The second annual college and career fair will be March 30 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the gym at George Rogers Clark High School, 620 Boone Ave., in Winchester.  All employers are invited to register to be a vendor. There is no charge and lunch is...

Cliff and Jeanne Hellyer of Danville announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Josephine Hellyer, to Michael Prentiss Johnson, son of Dennis and Becky Johnson of Lexington. The bride-elect is a graduate of Boyle County High School, Bellarmine...

For the second year in a row, the Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the business year with a bang, honoring local leaders while also cutting loose on the dance floor. After years of holding a traditional dinner and awards program,...

Heart of Kentucky United Way announced Friday that it has hired two people to fill leadership positions at the non-profit organization serving Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer counties. Stephanie Blevins of Danville is the local United Way’s new...

The Clark County Community Education Program Advisory Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting Jan. 18 at Central Bank. Community Education director Cora Heffner welcomed guest Donna Melton with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Melton...

Godfrey admitted to veterinary program Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine —  Patrick Godfrey of Danville has been admitted to the professional program at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the class of...