Fred Petke, Author at Jessamine Journal - Page 12 of 14

Fred Petke is a reporter for The Winchester Sun, the Jessamine Journal and the State Journal. His beats include cops, courts, fire, public records, city and county government and other news. To contact Fred, email fred.petke@bluegrassnewsmedia.com or call 859-759-0051.

Jessamine County

Black History program Saturday at JCPL

The history and heritage of Jessamine County’s black community will be on display Saturday for the county’s annual Black History Month celebration. This year’s event ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, February 21, 2020 11:04 am

Jessamine County

Man indicted for home burglary

A Lancaster man was indicted for allegedly breaking into a home, and remaining inside when the owner returned. Jesse Noe, 40, was indicted for a ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, February 21, 2020 11:03 am

News

Nicholasville approves rezone for storage facility

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance to allow a new storage facility on Brannon Road. The vote was unanimous ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, February 14, 2020 4:42 pm

News

$60M in road projects planned for Jessamine

State highway officials included nearly $60 million in road projects for Jessamine County in the latest six-year road plan. The plan, as released, covers project ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:07 pm

Jessamine County

‘It felt like Black Friday:’ Shelter adopts 25 dogs in one weekend

When the Jessamine County Animal Shelter found itself with 26 new dogs from one home Thursday evening, it was primed for a miracle. It arrived ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, February 6, 2020 11:46 am

Jessamine County

Fiscal Court rejects cable franchise bids

Jessamine County may have competitive cable providers in the future. Tuesday afternoon, the Jessamine County Fiscal Court voted to reject bids from Charter Communications and ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, February 6, 2020 11:39 am

Jessamine County

Nicholasville woman charged with cruelty for malnourished animals

A Nicholasville woman was arrested for four counts of animal cruelty after animals were left in her home without food or water for a month. ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, February 6, 2020 11:38 am

News

Charges filed in social media threat

Charges have been filed against a Jessamine County man who allegedly posted a threatening image toward police on social media. Nicholasville Police obtained a warrant ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:36 pm

News

City gets peek at new police station

The Nicholasville City Commission got its first look at what the city’s new police station will look like once it is completed next year. The ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:35 pm

Jessamine County

Man sentenced for 2018 fatal crash

A Madison County man was sentenced to five years probation for a 2018 crash which killed his girlfriend. Brian Lawson, 27, of Berea, pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:33 pm

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