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Easter events pop up around town

6 days ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Easter egg hunts and events are popping up around the county from aquatic hunts to music recordings to traditional gatherings in the park or church. Here is a list of information on Easter events: Quest Farm is hosting a community Easter egg hunt Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 627 Glass Pike. It is requested participants bring their own basket, according to the event page on Facebook.
Beckett shares GSC Parks update with Chamber

6 days ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Drew Beckett, Director of Georgetown/Scott County Parks and Recreation (GSC Parks) shared operating statistics, accomplishments and future goals for GSC Parks at Monday’s Chamber Luncheon. GSC Parks averaged 89,300 visitor days per month through 2024, Beckett said. “If you hear people say, ‘Oh, there is nothing for people to do in Georgetown. There’s nothing for the kids to do,’ Somebody is doing something,” he said.
TN man with active warrant captured

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Marcus Brooks was arrested Wednesday morning by Georgetown Police Department’s (GPD) Special Response Team (SRT) in the area of Coleman Lane, according to Georgetown Police officials. Brooks was arrested on an active warrant for probation violation related to a murder charge out of Tennessee, states a police department Facebook post. GPD SRT was supported by patrol, K9 and drone units, according to the post.
Fire engulfs garage Wednesday afternoon, family safe

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

A family is safe after a detached garage in the area of Pocahontas Trail was “fully involved” Wednesday afternoon, according to Georgetown Fire Department (GFD) officials. “In route, our crews could see a smoke column from the opposite side of town,” said GFD Assistant Chief of Prevention Cam Johnson.
Georgetown Community Singers take ‘the road home’ April 25

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Georgetown Community Singers is bringing their spring program to First United Methodist Church in Georgetown Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. This is the start of the 51st season for Georgetown Community Singers, said Director Amie Kincaid. “The Road Home” features familiar music selections, she said. “This is a special concert for us,” Kincaid said. “All of our selections—we are leading to a place, or have ‘home’ or ‘road’ in the title.
Volleyball: Rachel Murphy hired to lead Cardinals

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Peter Wilson

Murphy is the fourth coach since the 2019 for Scott County, as Joseph LaMagno, Michael Ortman, and Keith Jones each led the program for two years before leaving. Murphy is excited for the opportunity to lead a high school program and to apply her collegiate experience to the level. “I’ve coached at the collegiate level, I’ve played at the collegiate level, I know what it takes to be that competitive athlete,” Murphy said.
Fiscal Court:

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

The Sheriff’s Office move in date has been delayed to June 1 due to extended issues with the glass vendor and windows, according to Judge Executive Joe Pat Covington at Friday’s Fiscal Court meeting. “All the glass is still not there,” Covington said. “There are issues with some installation, in my mind. … We’re just totally being held up by this glass vendor.” Magistrate Ryan Pratt asked if the same vendor is working on the EMS project.
GPD charge one in homicide investigation

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Christian Best, 22, of Georgetown has been identified as the victim in a reported shooting that happened Friday in the area of Thornedale Drive and Paris Pike, according to Scott County Coroner Mark Sutton. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m., according to Georgetown Police officials. Zekial Hofstetter has been charged with reckless homicide in the case, according to Georgetown Police Department Assistant Chief Josh Nash. “It did happen in a vehicle,” Nash said.
Special Olympics held at Great Crossing HS

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Events for Kentucky Special Olympics Track and Field were held at Great Crossing High School Saturday. “This is our Area 8 track and field meet,” said Senior Director of Sports and Competition Holly Vincent. “So, everyone here is competing and they will go on over to our Summer Games competition that takes place in June. We’ll be celebrating 30 years on EKU’s campus.
Softball: Little's one-hitter leads Cards over Warhawks

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Kal Oakes

Perhaps the biggest factor in this year’s outcome: There’s never a convenient place on the schedule to take your licks against one of the best pitchers in the nation. SC senior Ada Little spun a one-hitter with nine strikeouts and no walks, vaulting the No. 7 Cardinals to a 4-0 home verdict over the No. 14 Warhawks. “Ada pitched lights out tonight. That helps, and our defense was solid behind her,” SC coach Mike Wagoner said. “They’re a good hitting team.