Lewis County Herald
2001 News Archives

• December 25, 2001: Christmas Cops shop with 51 kids; Phase I Committee OKs application; Accident injures one; Third soft drink machine found; Photo Catch: Santa in two-wheeled open cart.
  
  
• December 18, 2001: Magistrates hear concerns on sanitation routes; Lewis schools chosen for ARSI progam; VPD recovers soft drink machines; Information sought on stolen purse; Photo Catch: makeshift weapons seized at jail.
  
  
• December 11, 2001: Local water projects to receive funding; Council adopts goals and objectives; Chamber of Commerce elects three directors; Accidents under investigation; Photo Catches: Meadowbrook fire, new roof at Hickle's Pool Room, Presentation of Commercial Hotel deed, Handcrafted bar.
  
  
• December 4, 2001: Second defendant enters plea in Prater murder case; Local law agencies get GPS units; Phase I committee OKs diversificaton programs; Photo Catches: HealthNet helicopter, Kentucky League of Cities president visits Vanceburg, Lewis County Girls Scouts seranade with Christmas carols, a motorized Noah's Ark.
  
  
• November 27, 2001: Accident takes life of Lewis County man; Magistrates hear solid waste issues; Turkey Run continues; Council approves property purchase; Photo Catches: City Christmas decorations, cement truck accident, Junior Caskey retires from Tolleboro VFD.
  
  
• November 20, 2001: Charges expected in jail disturbance; Rail crossings get upgrades; Plant Board lowers gas rates; School board accepts audit; Photo Catches: State Treasurer visits Vanceburg, Dr. H.M. Bertram Jr. hosts book signing, Accident on AA Highway at Rt. 989.
  
  
  
• November 13, 2001: LCHS hosts veterans ceremony; More alleged burglars arrested; Doctor appeals suspension; Fire and accident in one day; Photo Catch: new Vanceburg firefighters sworn in.
  
  
• November 6, 2001: Board suspends license of Garrison physician; Thousands in property recovered after arrest; Accidents under investigation; Reward increased in Quincy burglary.
  
  
• October 30, 2001: One pleads guilty in Prater case; Arrests made in burglaries; Vanceburg Ready Mix sells assets; Photo Catch: setting a new utility pole.
  
  
• October 23, 2001: School Board hears KATS tests results; Teen injured in shooting incident; One injured in Sunday accidents; Photo Catches: Black Oak Fire Department new truck, Moore & White Lumber Company burglary
  
  
• October 16, 2001: Plant board assets increase; Flood Buy Out Program progressing; Police Report: VPD recovers trailer, Two arrested on contraband charges, AA accident injures four; Photo Catch: city dresses up in harvest finery.
  
  
• October 9, 2001: Event hopes to reduce fatalities; Blitz project this week; Council gives to national fund; Photo Catches: Barn mural and Harvest Day Festival.
  
  
• October 2, 2001: Tradition continues on Old Trace; Patient records seized at Garrison clinic; Fair board meets; Photo Catch: patriotic sign at Head of Grassy.
  
  
• September 24, 2001: Agricultural projects approved by board; Three injured in accidents; Senate approves war bond amendment; Photo Catches: Chamber gets grant, Charlotte Bilton Carver at WTC.
  
  
• September 18, 2001: One arrested in pharmacy robbery; Board of Education hears complaint; Chamber of Commerce receives $16,000 grant; Ordinance planned to regulate towers; Photo Catches: Carrie Taylor at business expo, Accident on Montgomery Road.
  
  
• September 11, 2001: Ohio woman dies in AA Highway accident; School & Ag Fair opens; Craftsmen re-create bar for Columbus distributor; Photo Catch: fire at grain silo.
  
  
• September 4, 2001: Noble's Pharmacy robbed at gunpoint; TES students get lessons on safety; Howe Farm Supply burglarized.
  
  
• August 28, 2001: Lewis approved for federal assistance after flooding; Sen. McConnell visits Coroplast; Library to get software update; Photo Catches: Vanceburg Patrolman Mark Jordan gets plaque, Storm clouds pile up over Lewis County, A raccoon caught in the act.
  
  
• August 21, 2001: Magistrates set 2002 tax rates; School year off to good start; Country Market burglarized...again; Photo Catches: American Waterways Wind Orchestra, Cutting tobacco.
  
  
• August 14, 2001: Council learns of $1 million grant; Road flood damage estimated at $320,000; Industrial Authority has new members; Photo Catches: CSX railcar and Depot, Dee and Angie Potter at Lewis County Farmers Market.
  
  
• August 7, 2001: Local leaders gather for summit; School Fair board meets; Chamber Board meets; Photo Catch: traffic accident on Lexington Avenue.
  
  
• July 31, 2001: Storms pound Crooked Creek area; Railroader celebrates 90 years; Vanceburg gets $5,000 funding; Photo Catches: Farmers market in the rain; a wolf visits Vanceburg; Walkers at Relay for Life; Pen Pugh speaks at business summit.
  
  
• July 24, 2001: Body of missing man found; Applegate honored at postal meeting; Garrison BP robbed at gunpoint; One hurt in accident; Photo Catches: Installing a new floor, Tollesboro Lions Club pageant judges, Valley Schoolhouse succumbs to the elements.
  
  

• July 17, 2001: Justice Center dedicated; Magisterial districts go unchanged; Three charged in thefts; Duff named central office staffer; Controversy brews with Electric Plant Board; Photo Catch: Concord fire.
  
  
• July 10, 2001: Depot opens to great enthusiasm; Justice Center dedication Friday; High winds result in damage at Tollesboro; Council approves increased benefits; Photo Catches: Betty Ripato gathering info for mapping program, Fixing roof at Hickle's Pool Room building; Jail & Bail fundraiser.
  
  
• July 3, 2001: Depot grand opening on Saturday; Baker named principal at LCMS; Rumors surround Justice Center and courthouse; Police Report: Two charged in thefts, man charged with damaging truck.
  
  
• June 26, 2001: Plan likely "too good to be true"; Past performance of Appalachian Fresh; Tobacco settlement forum held; Police Report: Tollesboro man charged in burglary, thefts and accidents investigated; Photo Catch: new transformers.
  
  
• June 19, 2001: Coroplast opens with great fanfare; School raises approved; Appalachian Fresh considers Lewis, Fleming; Police Report: cruiser damaged, hostage ordeal; Photo Catches: Father's Day car show and Black Oak VFD training.
  
  
• June 12, 2001: Justice Center officially opens; Council hires planner for city; River Sweep Saturday; Police Report: Country market burglary; Photo Catch: renovations at Laurel Elementary.
  
  
• June 5, 2001: Lykins explains fireworks laws; New program at farmers market; Humane Society has first meeting; Police Report: Garrison auto theft, accidents on Quicks Run and Route 8; Photo Catches: Early morning views of Ohio River, Lloyd Spear at Masonic breakfast, Justice Center at night.
  
  
• May 29, 2001: Regional Expo planned in September; Applegate receives statewide honor; Ribolt accident under investigation; Bill Lewis seeks re-election; Photo Catch: Masons place wreath at Veterans' Memorial Park. 
  

• May 22, 2001: Magistrates hear first reading of county budget; Four hurt in Quicks Run accident; School Board approves expansions; Humane Society organizes in Lewis County; Photo Catch: Red Eft. 
  
  
• May 15, 2001: City Council hears first budget reading; Plant Board approves $4.9 million budget; Click It or Ticket Campaign May 21-June 3; Photo Catches: recovered car audio equipment, Northern Contours job applicants, Repairs at AA Truck Stop, Fire at Hollinee Manufacturing.
  
  
• May 8, 2001: Stolen badge found on eBay; Economic development team re-visits Lewis County; Kidwell and Brown recognized for sports contributions; Photo Catches: AA motocycle accident, Fire destroys Brodrick's Tavern,
  
  
• May 1, 2001: Traffic slows for AA blitz; Little League Opening Day May 5; Depot Committee meets; Photo Catches: Old and new Vanceburg police patches, farm demonstration at Quincy.
  
  
• April 24, 2001: Watch your speed on the AA; New company will accept applications; Police & Fire: ATV theft, Town Branch accident, Tollesboro car fire, drug dog; Lewis County unemployment; Photo Catches: LCHS Champions, Dairy Queen auction, Rosemary's garden, surprise snowfall.
  
  
• April 17, 2001: Steps underway to increase AA safety; One dead following AA crash; Teen dies in off-road vehicle accident; Magistrates consider road adoption, hear FEMA report; Photo Catch: rail spur at Coroplast.
  
  

• April 10, 2001: Businessman found guilty by jury; Radio Auction raises more than $9,000; Laurel Elementary to get improvements; Fair Housing Month kicks off.
  
  
• April 3, 2001: AA Highway safety meeting held; Gov. Patton holds town meeting; Mineer found not guilty; Items thought stolen recovered; Photo Catch: new tractor and boom mower for county.
  
  
• March 27, 2001: Vanceburg Lions Club radio auction; Chamber meeting held; Governor Patton to visit Vanceburg; Police and fire reports: Garrison burglary, Vanceburg car fire, One killed in AA accident; Photo Catch: new truck for Vanceburg Street Department
  
  
• March 20, 2001: Fiscal Court OKs payments to railspur contractors; Fire destroys beer; Plant Board discusses hearing; Middle School gets grant; Vanceburg Depot update.
  
  
• March 13, 2001: Four now charged in Prater robbery/murder; Council sets new speed limits; Chamber membership meeting March 22; County Attorney says not to take "March Madness" literally.
  
  
• March 6, 2001: Cabinet factory will locate in bow factory building; Indictments include two on charges of murder; Good oral health for children important for many reasons; Photo catches: AA accident and crocus blooms.
  
  
• February 27, 2001: Officials concerned about dental health of children, part II; Miss Maysville Area Crown goes to Tollesboro woman; Plummer reports on trash and recycling; Arrest made following shoplifting incidents.
  
  
• February 20, 2001: Officials concerned about dental health of children; Justice Center on schedule and on budget; Board cuts gas rates 20%; Shoplifting incidents investigated; Photo Catches: Pouring concrete at Coroplast, and new Happy Hollow Union Church.
  
  
• February 13, 2001:  Meningitis prompts closure of schools; City Council adopts curfew; Lewis County suspect caught in Hawaii; Photo Catch: Family Fitness and Rehab Center.
  
  
• February 6, 2001: Sudden snow results in numerous accidents; Officials dedicate site for multi-county water project; Burley tobacco quota increased; Fire destroys Montgomery Road home.
  
  
• January 30, 2001: Board addresses gas rates; Lewis County Fair Board meets; Three injured in auto accident; Fire destroys home; Photo Catches: new entrance at LCHS, and Howe Farm Supply.
  
  
• January 23, 2001: Amanda Liles competes in state county fair pageant; Vanceburg man charged after two vehicles stolen; Juvenile charged in theft of pickup truck; Judge executive gives report; Photo Catches: winter scenes.
  
  
• January 16, 2001: Natural gas rates are main topic for Plant Board; City Council welcomes new members; Industrial Authority hears plan update and proposal; Flood buyout program one step closer.
  
  
• January 9, 2001: Fire destroys Garrison home; One seriously injured in AA accident; Apparently stolen items recovered; Police Report: burglaries & fire investigated, four-wheeler recovered.
  
  
• January 2, 2001: Winners named in door contest; Grant awarded to Sheriff's Department; Police Report: Reward offered for burglary info, and One arrested in vehicle theft; Photo Catches: Frozen Salt Lick Creek, and red sunrise in Lewis County.

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