Millersburg community rallies around fire victim with donation drive

A senior Bourbon County resident lost her home in a fire, and the small community of Millersburg — a town of just 700 people — is rallying to help her recover.

Millersburg Mayor Julie Hopkins took to social media on Friday to organize a donation drive for the woman. In a Facebook post saying, “A senior Millersburg resident has just lost her home to a devastating fire. She and her beloved dog made it out safely, but they have lost nearly everything. We are coming together as a town to help her get back on her feet… Every single donation—big or small—will make a difference. This is what Millersburg does best… we show up for our own.”

LEX 18 sat down with Hopkins on Saturday, seeking what the community can do to help the beloved resident during this tough time…

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