Good morning to you Lexington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lexington’s pause on data centers could affect future development
- Lexington man gets 20-year federal sentence in major fentanyl case
- How a Lexington gravesite links our city directly to Juneteenth
Also on today's calendar: Havana Nights Studio Social and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Sun and clouds; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Data Centers in Lexington (lexingtonky.gov) — Lexington’s Urban County Council has temporarily halted permits, development plans, and zoning changes for data centers in Fayette County through October 31, 2026, while it rewrites related zoning rules. Residents are invited to share feedback via an online forum or email PlanningMailbox@LexingtonKY.gov as officials craft new regulations that could shape where and how data centers are built locally. 
2. Lexington Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking (clayconews.com) — A Lexington man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after investigators seized more than 100 grams of fentanyl and fluorofentanyl from a local residence. Federal prosecutors, ATF agents, and Lexington police worked together on the case, highlighting ongoing enforcement against dangerous synthetic opioids in the city.
3. Lexington grave connects Kentucky to the history of Juneteenth (spectrumnews1.com) — A visit to Lexington Cemetery highlights how Union Gen. Gordon Granger, buried there, helped cement Juneteenth history by issuing General Order No. 3 in Texas. Local residents and historians are using the site to teach about emancipation, Kentucky’s ties to that moment, and why the legacy still matters today.
4. Match Recap: Lexington Draws Indy Eleven in Regulation, Falls in Penalty Shootout 7-6 (lexsporting.com) — Lexington Sporting Club dominated possession at home but settled for a 0-0 draw with Indy Eleven before narrowly losing 7-6 in a penalty shootout. The result extends LSC’s unbeaten run and keeps it in the hunt for a Prinx Tires USL Cup knockout spot, with a key Commonwealth Cup clash against Louisville City looming July 11.
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Upcoming Events in
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School Board Action Meeting
Fayette County Virtual / 450 Park Place
6:00 pm -
Football Conditioning
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
6:15 pm -
Havana Nights Studio Social →
The Salsa Center Dance Studio, 817 Lane Allen Rd, Lexington
7:00 pm -
Annual Lawn Party at Ashland
Ashland - the Henry Clay Estate 120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502 -
Soccer Stars Full Day Summer Camp Powered by Adidas! →
3100 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington
9:00 am -
Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
1104 Tanbark Rd, Lexington
10:00 am
Monday June 22
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Monday June 29
Saturday July 11
🗓 Events Nearby
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Luku The Mad Skald: Kentucky Renaissance Festival →
Kentucky Renaissance Fair Llc, 2150 E Leestown Rd, Midway
10:00 am -
Book Journal with Ian & Anne →
Slainte Public House, 320 E Main St, Georgetown
2:00 pm -
Sangria Sunday with Nic Cassetta & Jake Vanover →
Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles
2:00 pm -
Summer Storytime →
Jessamine County Public Library, 600 S Main St, Nicholasville
10:30 am -
Silver Sneakers →
Jessamine County Public Library, 600 S Main St, Nicholasville
2:00 pm -
Mah Jongg Mondays →
Paris-Bourbon County Library, 701 High St, Paris
5:30 pm
Sunday June 21
Monday June 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about
- Just an Update for the Skates post:
A very generous lady delivered some skates this morning for my son’s birthday! He was very excited to get them, and says thank you and that he loves… (Nextdoor Red-Mile) - Three white domesticated sweet ducks at Speedway Boston Road.
They have been dumped at the pond behind the station and are clearly out of their territory. They can not fly. They are very friendly and run towards… (Nextdoor Wyndham Downs)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Lexington. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01359) - 127 Towne Center Dr in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)
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