Leader’s coverage of the city’s 250th birthday includes memorable stories of iconic people -- and animals. Smiley Pete had a long life begging on the streets and earning lots of community love.
Jan. 22, 1943: Smiley Pete, Lexington’s most beloved pup, is born. Well, maybe not EXACTLY on Jan. 22, but sometime in 1943, the legendary “Conman Canine” was born. It’s rumored he ...