Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle Ben Allour of London and Olivia Dickey of Lancaster were among the kings and queens honored at Night To Shine, a prom experience hosted by Madison County Vineyard and London First United Methodist Church. Allour and Dickey are longtime friends but have not been able to meet in person for several years. They both said they were excited to be at the event and experience the festivities together.

Dancing up a storm at Night To Shine

February 14, 2024
By Dedra Cordle, Staff Writer Seated at a table near the dance floor at Madison County Vineyard Church in London, Gayla Heckel watched the action unfold with tears in her eye...
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Allison Ratcliff, adult program coordinator at London Public Library, displays wrapped books featured in the library’s “Blind Date with a Book” program.

Blind Date with a Book at London Library

February 6, 2024
This February, London Public Library invites readers to embark on a unique and exciting literary adventure with “Blind Date With a Book.” Leave the awkward first dates behind an...
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Samuel Messer, a junior at West Jefferson High School, plays and sings his own arrangement of a song at the Young Artist Showcase.

Young talent shines at Artist Showcase

February 6, 2024
The Madison County Arts Council hosted its 26th Annual Youth Artist Showcase at London United Methodist Church in conjunction with the Kurt Lattimer Aspiring Artist Awards. The...
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Ygor sitting in front of a police cruiser.

Vote Ygor!

January 31, 2024
Woof woof! Our local hero, K9 Officer Ygor, needs your pawsitive vibes! He's in the running for the first ever FUR Responders photo challenge, and let's just say his tail's waggi...
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Image abut the curb cut effect. When we design for disabilities, we make things better for everyone.

Accessibility Inclusive Measures for London!

January 23, 2024
During Mayor Patrick J. Closser s State of The City Address tonight, we got amazing news! The city has been granted full funding for the creation of 340 ADA-accessible sidewalk ...
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officers standing in a line for a promotion ceremony at Cowling Park

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 9, 2024
Hey London! Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to give a special shoutout to our law enforcement! We see you, we appreciate you, we're incredibly gratefu...
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