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Haoyang Yu with certificate
Posted inPolicing and Public Safety

Lexington Police Department awards Haoyang Yu certificate of recognition for heroism at Old Reservoir

by Sophie Culpepper January 27, 2023January 28, 2023

On Wednesday, Police Captain of Operations Chris Barry presented a Certificate of Recognition to Lexingtonian Haoyang Yu for saving a teen skater’s life at the Old Reservoir.

Skate At Own Risk sign Old Reservoir Lexington
Posted inPolicing and Public Safety

When a skater fell through the ice at the Old Reservoir, quick thinking and a dog leash saved his life

by Sophie Culpepper January 6, 2023January 6, 2023
Skate At Own Risk sign Old Reservoir Lexington
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

A fall through ice at the Old Reservoir; how to vote and run for office in local elections

by Sophie Culpepper January 6, 2023January 7, 2023
Vote Here sign
Posted inLocal Government

Explainer: How to vote and run for local office in Lexington

by Jeri Zeder January 5, 2023January 6, 2023
Rabiha Sami
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Introducing the police log; a Lexington baker on the Christmas Cookie Challenge

by Sophie Culpepper December 16, 2022December 16, 2022
Rabiha Sami
Posted inLife in Lexington

Lexington baker brings cardamom, rose extract and artful poinsettia to Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge

by Sophie Culpepper December 16, 2022December 19, 2022
Lexington Center at night with holiday lights.
Posted inLocal Government

After a decade of public process and two years of construction, Center Streetscape renewal is complete

by Sophie Culpepper December 9, 2022December 10, 2022
Lexington Center at night with holiday lights.
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

A wrap on Center Streetscape; When Pigs Fly opens; progress toward a local Cultural District

by Sophie Culpepper December 9, 2022December 10, 2022
Hemali Shah.
Posted inLocal Government

Town Manager appoints Hemali Shah as new Chief Equity Officer

by Sophie Culpepper December 2, 2022December 3, 2022
Omar and his mom, Mona Masood, in Omar's World of Comics.
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development

Beloved local comics, gaming destination adds bistro to its offerings

by Sophie Culpepper December 2, 2022December 3, 2022

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