The Edge

THE EDGE IS FILLING A NEED FOR REAL, LOCAL, INDEPENDENT NEWS AND INFORMATION

Hello!

My name is Whitney McKnight, founder and publisher of The Edge, your source for reliable, independent news and information empowering the citizens of Berea and the unincorporated portions of Madison County.

I started The Edge because our region deserves transparency. Without The Edge, the actions of the powerful would go un- and under-reported. The Edge also was my way of addressing our town's gap in comprehensive, unbiased reporting on essential topics like land use policy, the back story to decisions made by elected officials, as well as how federal and state policy decisions impact us locally.

The Edge brings you this kind of coverage, plus deep dives into how our municipality works, how happenings internationally impact us here at home, a monthly podcast with Berea's own astronomer, and podcast interviews with newsmakers, including political candidates. On Sundays, we have a reader favorite, Birds of Berea.

Since The Edge's founding in late 2024, The Edge has produced dozens of exclusive reports on the controversial Big Hill Line, the financial troubles at Berea Community School, industrial park plans, efforts to improve the Madison County Animal Shelter, and more.

And as of January 2026, we are almost half way through our second year in existence, with your help, we're planning even more, deeper coverage.

DONATE NOW TO THE EDGE!

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The Edge is fiscally sponsored by the Tiny News Collective who processes all donations to The Edge. But don't worry -- The Edge receives EVERY PENNY of donations intended for your source for journalism in Berea, Ky.

With my deepest gratitude,

Whitney McKnight

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