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Shooting last night on Given Avenue

Lexington Police issued this press release today:

One person has been arrested following a shooting that occurred just before midnight on Given Avenue.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, around 11:44 pm, officers were dispatched for a disorder at a residence in the 300 block of Given Avenue. When they arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries.
Carcellius Favron, 31, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with Assault 1st Degree, and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon for the shooting, as well as unrelated warrants.  He is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

Tomorrow is walk & bike to school!

More than 100 kids and family members will bike and walk to Ashland Elementary tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, as part of our Bike & Walk Bus kickoff for National Walk & Bike to School Day!
📍Routes will roll through the Kenwick, Fairway, East End, Bell Court, Mentelle, and Woodland neighborhoods between 7:20 and 7:40 AM.
You’ll see smiling kids, decorated bikes, music, and lots of high-fives as we roll safely to school with the help of volunteers and city safety officers.
🎉 Here’s how you can help:
✅ Consider joining the walk or ride if you’re nearby!
✅ Cheer them on! Wave, ring a bell, or shout “SOAR Eagles!” as the group passes
✅ If possible, please avoid driving near the routes from 7:20 to 7:40 AM
✅ Take an alternate route or leave a few minutes early or later
Thank you for helping keep our streets safe and joyful for young riders and walkers. Let’s show the power of community-led transportation and soar together! 🦅💛💚

Block parties return to the Warehouse Block

After a five-year hiatus that began with the COVID pandemic, the Warehouse Block is resuming its semiannual block parties, with events planned May 17 and Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Chad Walker, owner of the Warehouse Block, said National Avenue will be closed from Walton Avenue to mid-bloc in front of Mirror Twin Brewing beginning at noon each of those days. The parking lots at Epping’s, the gravel lot at 737 National Ave. and the entire lot at 740 National Ave. will remain open.

“As always, the event wil feature three music performances during the course of the day,” Walker said in an announcement. “Willie Eames with Club Deub as well as The Ronn Crowder Band will be featured acts. Food, vendors, artists and local nonprofits will line National Avenue, along with some neighborhood favorites like Sav’s Gormet Ice Cream, Epping’s on Eastside, Minton’s, Popcorn Paradise, Void Sake, Blue Door Smokehouse and, of course, Mirror Twin Brewing.”

Walker said the May 17th party will be the development’s seventh city-approved event. “In an effort to remain responsible neighbors, the event will conclude by 9 p.m., with the street cleaned and reopened immediately following,” Walker said.

Walker said neighbors with any questions may email him at walkerprop@aol.com or call him on his cell phone, (859) 227-0774.

Cheer on the Ashland cyclists May 7

If you’re an early riser, come out between 7:20 and 7:40 a.m. on May 7 to cheer on the Ashland Elementary students and parents who will be biking and walking to school on the routes below. (And if you’re a commuter, you might want to arrange your automobile trip around these times — or at least be very careful as you drive.)

Sewer project info meeting April 30

City officials and their engineering consultants will meet with Mentelle neighborhood residents Wednesday, April 30, to go over proposed plans for stormwater sewer improvements in the neighborhood, answer questions and get feedback from residents.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the back of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave.

“There are two storm water systems that drain Mentelle Park, a North System and a South System,” said Craig Morgan, a senior municipal engineer with the city. “The consultant was tasked to develop two solutions for each system.  The consultant recommended Alternate 1, which runs along Cramer Avenue on the north and through the neighborhoods on the south side.  These two alignments are being carried further into the current detailed design phase”

Click here to view and download  two maps showing the proposed work, which is now under design using Alternative 1. You can read and download a copy of the full consultant’s report by clicking here.

 

 

Hambrick Ave. Block Party is May 4

The third annual Hambrick Avenue Block Party is Sunday, May 4,  from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  All Mentelle neighborhood residents are invited for food, fun and community-building. Please bring your own drink and a dish/snack to share! Hambrick Avenue will be blocked off, so please walk or park on Ashland or Walton avenues.

Highlights include:

  • Balloon art by local artist Twist & Shout
  • A visit from the Lexington Fire Department – truck arrives at 4 p.m.
  • Sidewalk chalk and bubbles,
  • Cornhole, Jenga, pickleball and other yard games
  • And More!

We hope you’ll join us!

 

 

Thanks for a great Easter Egg Hunt!

Thanks to everyone who made the annual Mentelle Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt a big success. Neighbors contributed 1,012 eggs for our children to find. Special thanks to Dean Holt, starring as the Easter Bunny, and Conrad Smith, whose excellent egg-hiding skills made it a special challenge. Here are some photos:

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