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Also, don't miss Resilience-London dinner show on the London Patch calendar

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Good morning London! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Recognize this suspect who ran toward London after a late-night robbery?
  • What will state auditors uncover in London’s city government review?
  • Why is London now called Kentucky’s Christmas Capital?

Also on today's calendar: Resilience afternoon dinner theatre show and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Public's help sought to identify, locate Benges Market robbery suspect (thenewsjournal.net) — Laurel County deputies are asking London-area residents to help identify a masked suspect who robbed Benges Market on KY-229, about eight miles south of town, late Friday night. Investigators say the person fled on foot toward London and are urging anyone with information to contact local dispatch or the sheriff’s office, promising to keep tips confidential.
   

2. State auditor initiates special examination of City of London (sentinel-echo.com) — State auditors are launching a special examination of the City of London’s finances and operations, focusing on activity from January 2023 through August 2025 and potentially beyond. For local residents, this means the city’s compliance with laws, regulations, and internal procedures will be closely reviewed, with any findings likely to affect how public money is managed going forward.
   

3. The Small Kentucky Town That's Become the Commonwealth's Christmas Capital (wkdq.com) — London is being celebrated as the “Christmas Capital of Kentucky,” thanks to its big Randy Smith Christmas Parade, dazzling drone shows, and statewide recognition for holiday spirit. The piece highlights how London’s decorations and festivities outshine many larger towns and encourages future visits to experience the town’s Christmas charm firsthand.
   

4. Pulaski County Man Arrested for DUI Following Traffic Stop on Parker Road West of London, Kentucky (clayconews.com) — Deputies stopped a vehicle on Parker Road about a mile west of London after a reckless driving complaint, leading to a DUI arrest of a Somerset man. The driver was taken to Laurel County Correctional Center and faces multiple traffic, insurance, and registration charges before being released on his own recognizance.
   

5. ‘Thrive Together' food initiative launches in Laurel and Clay counties (wymt.com) — A new “Thrive Together” food initiative has launched at God’s Pantry Food Bank in London to boost meal support for seniors, children, and families in Laurel and Clay counties. Backed by $50,000 in funding and multiple community partners, the program will expand food pantry services and home-delivered meals starting in early 2026, with leaders aiming to grow support as more donors join.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KYEM has an exciting FREE training opportunity coming up next week.
    KYEM is hosting the ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader (L-964) course December 15 – 19, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. EST daily, at KY Emergency Management… (Nextdoor )
  • Planning to install a new heat pump?
    Before you buy, check out our Residential Rebates program. Learn more about the program and qualifying appliances at lge-ku.com/residential-rebates. (Nextdoor )
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager McTribe Ninja in London. Apply here.
  • Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Seasonal Store Associate in London. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near London here.

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