Armed with more than 75 snow plows, thousands of tons of salt, and chainsaws in every county, Kentucky Department of Highways snowfighters in northeast Kentucky are bracing for more winter storms tonight through Thursday. Officials urge Kentuckians to plan ahead, Continue reading
St. Paul man hurt in crash
Paul Collier
Deputy Jason Bryant is investigating a single-vehicle crash Saturday that seriously injured a St. Paul man.
Bryant said the incident happened shortly after 4:00 p.m. Saturday on Scaffold Lick Road at St. Paul when a 2004 Pontiac GTO, Continue reading
“Find a Vaccine” website/hotline announced
Gov. Andy Beshear
Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled a new state website, vaccine.ky.gov, and hotline on Thursday that will help Kentuckians determine if they are eligible to receive a vaccine and then helps them find one in their region.
Gov. Continue reading
Sheriff warns of fake email scam
Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens is warning the public about a scam involving fake emails made to look like they are from the US Postal Service, including the Postmaster General.
Bivens said USPS officials have said they will not reach Continue reading
Valentine school activities addressed
Lewis County High School Principal Jack Lykins has released a letter to parents/guardians outlining plans for Valentine activities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is the text of the letter:
Dear parent/guardian,
Typically, our school district has allowed Continue reading
Schools set to reopen to students next week
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Lewis County School Superintendent Jamie Weddington says the local district will begin offering an in-person learning option for students beginning Monday.
Parents who have indicated they would like for their students to return to in-person learning Continue reading
Courthouse offices open for in-person service
All offices in the Lewis County Courthouse have reopened to in-person service.
All offices in the Lewis County Courthouse have reopened to the public with a few COVID-related restrictions.
Judge Executive Jimmy Lykins said he met with courthouse officials and Continue reading
Boulder kicks-off new year for Carringtons
Harry Carrington’s pick-up was demolished by a large rock after it broke from a ledge and rolled down the hill. No one was hurt in the incident. – Dennis Brown photo
A Vanceburg couple began 2021 with a bang when Continue reading
Two airlifted following AA collision
Three vehicles were involved in a collision Monday evening at the intersection of the AA Highway and Grayson Spur.
Officials are investigating a three-vehicle collision Monday evening at the intersection of the AA Highway and Grayson Spur east of Vanceburg. Continue reading