Landscape

	These daffodils contrast with the otherwise bare ground at Trinity last week as a typical sign of spring. Warmer temperatures are forecast for the coming days while farmers and gardeners get ready for planting season. (March 31, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	A double rainbow appeared in Garrison following a wind and rain storm last Wednesday. (February 17, 2009, Karen Killen)
	High winds last Wednesday demolished this barn on Roscoe Bevins' farm on Briery Creek Road off Ky. Rt. 377. Nearby homes were not damaged and no one was injured. three cows and a calf were trapped inside when the barn collapsed and were soon freed unscathed. (February 17, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	THE BIG THAW . . . Temperatures in the 40s Sunday caused thawing of some of the ice and snow from the winter storm during the previous week which also had the mercury dipping into the teens. This photo was snapped near the AA Highway at Garrison. (February 10, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	Kentucky Department of Transportation workers cleared limbs from Ky. Rt. 8 at Black Oak Tuesday morning after ice coated everything in the area. The ice, part of a winter storm that blanketed the area, resulted in numerous power failures, accidents and cancellations. (February 10, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	Even snow plow/salt trucks weren't immune to the physics of icy roadways as evidenced by this photo showing the rear wheels of one such machine in a ditch on Ky. Rt. 57 near Tollesboro last week. State, county and city road crews logged many hours trying to keep roadways cleared enough for travel during the storm. (February 10, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg is blanketed in snow early Monday. The wintry arrival resulted in school closings around the area as well as cancellations of church services on Sunday evening. More snow and ice is forecast for this week. (January 27, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	A CSX Transportation truck makes its way along the tracks near Vanceburg as workers inspect the tracks and signals along the rail line. The specially equipped vehicles allow workers to get a close-up look while having all their tools close at hand. (January 27, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	State road crews were called to duty Sunday night, January 11, 2009, as snow fell across the area coating roadways. Workers for the state, county and city were out overnight to treat roadways in preparation for Monday morning travelers. No cancellation or delays were called on Monday due to conditions. (January 11, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	TWILIGHT ON THE RIVER . . . Although clouds blocked a view of the full moon Saturday night, January 10, 2009, lights are visible along the Ohio River looking west from Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg. With no leaves on the trees, autos traveling on Rt. 8 in Kentucky and Rt. 52 in Ohio are visible from the park. (January 10, 2009, Dennis Brown)
	PREPARING FOR THE SEASON . . . Joe Vaughn of Vanceburg was busy getting ready for the holiday season by putting up lights last weekend. Area homeowners took advantage of the nice weather to do some seasonal decorating. (December 2, 2008, Kathy Brown)
	Road crews and emergency workers were kept busy Monday morning, November 24, 2008, after a layer of ice coated many area roadways. Numerous accidents were reported around the county although no serious injuries were reported. Lewis County Schools were operating on a one hour delay. (November 25, 2008, Dennis Brown)
	This rail located in Vanceburg near the Court Street crossing was discovered to be broken on Monday night, November 10, 2008. Train traffic was stopped and the crossing was closed for approximately five hours while CSX crews were notified and able to make the necessary repairs. (November 18, 2008, Roger Jahn)
	OUT PLOWING HIS FIELD.. .Brooks Riley took advantage of some cool morning weather recently to cultivate tobacco on his farm west of Vanceburg. With Summer getting underway on Wednesday, recent temperatures and weather conditions have heralded its approach. (June 20, 2006, Dennis Brown)
	Snow showers over the weekend resulted in some picture-perfect scenery along with some slick roadways. Several non-serious accidents (along with many inches of snow up north) were reported and Lewis County schools canceled classes for Monday due to upwards to three inches accumulation of the white stuff in Lewis County. (February 14, 2006, Paula Franke)
	High water from Salt Lick Creek is evident following heavy rains last week. This cattle feedlot is located west of Vanceburg on the AA Highway. (January 31, 2006, Dennis Brown)
	October arrived with a spectacular sunset display on Saturday, October 1. (October 4, 2005, Paula Franke)
	This butterfly-shaped spider web was spied early one morning west of Vanceburg. Recent cool nights and foggy mornings have contributed to heavy dew on all structures around the area. (September 20, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	Local burley tobacco crops showed evidence of stress from t he dry summer in the area. Gov. Ernie Fletcher has asked for assistance for tobacco farmers who will have a less than good crop this year because of the dry weather. (August 23, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	Early morning sun backlights a spiderweb. (August 16, 2005, Paula Franke)
	Morning sunbeams stream through trees in Lewis County. (July 26, 2005, Paula Franke)
	The outer bands of Hurricane Dennis provided a spectacular late evening display in Lewis County on Sunday evening. (July 12, 2005, Paula Franke)
	Dogwood trees in the area are in full bloom although a disease is slowly killing off dogwoods across the Commonwealth. The disease affects white dogwood trees and biologists are working to find a remedy for the fungus. (April 26, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	A pair of robins foraged Sunday after this weekend's late snowfall melted. (April 26, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	SPRING IS HERE . . . The early spring flowers were ready to bloom Sunday on the first day of Spring. The flowers are in the front yard of Alice Lee on Second Street in Vanceburg. (March 22, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	FILL 'ER UP . . . State Highway workers were out in force Sunday evening when a pop-up snow storm dumped the frozen wet stuff across Lewis County. Despite Mother Nature's late season snowfall, there were no cancellations or delays on Monday. (March 15, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	READY FOR THE BUNNY . . . The home of Jim and Carol Davis in Vanceburg is well prepared for a visit from the Easter Bunny. The home is decorated for each season and invites passersby to take in the visual aspects of each holiday. (March 15, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	An accumulation of snow was evident last week in Vanceburg on this fence in front of the Christian Church on Front Street. Five inches of snow fell in the city and temperatures in the single digits have been recorded in Lewis County during the past week. (January 25, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	The sentinel at the Lewis County Courthouse is impervious to the snow falling last week in Vanceburg. The Civil War monument was erected more than a century ago. (January 25, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	Although five inches of snow was recorded in Vanceburg last week, rail service continued through the area. A view of Bruce Street shows the snow accumulating near the east end of Vanceburg. (January 25, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	Backwater from the Ohio River surrounded this house near the mouth of Kinniconick Creek at Garrison early last week. Water levels last weekend and early last week were the highest since the river flooded in 1997. (January 18, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	A cow at Flag Point managed to find a bit of high ground as flood waters crept inland over the weekend. The National Weather Service said the Ohio River crested early Monday morning. (January 11, 2005, Dennis Brown)
	Main Street between the Commercial Hotel and Ky. Rt. 8 was one of several roads closed due to high water when the Ohio River exceeded flood stage over the weekend. As a result of widespread flooding, Lewis County schools were closed Monday and Tuesday. (January 11, 2005, Paula Franke)
	WET WEB . . . Dew collected heavily on the spider's web on Fairlane Drive in Vanceburg. The early Fall conditions have contributed to early morning dense fog in many areas. (September 28, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	HARVEST TIME . . . Cut tobacco wilts down before being housed recently near the Mason County line on the AA Highway. Farmers have had favorable weather lately to complete some early Fall chores. (September 28, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	MAKING HAY...Taking advantage of recent dry weather, this farmer on the AA Highway west of Vanceburg rolled hay. A wetter than usual spring has had area farmers and gardeners scrambling to get outside chores done during the few dry times. (July 27, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	IN BLOOM . . . Roses planted near the Vanceburg Depot Museum on Main Street were blooming over the weekend. Recent warm weather has farmers and gardeners working to get out their spring plantings. (May 11, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	FOG CATCHER . . . Moisture collects in a spider's web during a dense fog advisory early Monday morning in Lewis County, likely averting a killing frost that had been forecast. Tuesday morning's weather forecast called for more of the same. (May 4, 2004, Paula Franke)
	Recent warm weather and the arrival of Spring have put vegetation in wake-up mode around the area. Early flowers have made their appearance while gardeners and farmers have begun to prepare for the growing season, despite snow showers and cold temperatures over the weekend. (April 6, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	Severe weather rumbled through Lewis County Friday, beginning with high winds in the afternoon. The Lewis County Road department was called out to clear a large tree that had toppled, blocking traffic on Epworth Road south of Ribolt. Later in the day, heavy rains during rush hour and early evening resulted in a number of accidents, downed utility lines and other damage. (March 9, 2004, Paula Franke)
	BREAKING GROUND . . . Brooks Riley took advantage of the warm weather over the weekend to plow a field in preparation for planting tobacco. Farmers and gardeners around the area are preparing land for spring planting as temperatures warm and conditions become favorable. (March 2, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	The lighted gas station sign is reflected in the glaze of ice on snow received in the area on Sunday. The winter event resulted in closings and cancellations along with hazardous driving conditions around the area. Forecasted warm temperatures are expected to ease the situation in a short time. (January 27, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	Back water from the Ohio River on Kinniconick Creek near Garrison was evident following recent rains and snowfall in the area. The Ohio River crested near flood stage, following the storms. (January 20, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	Area residents awoke Monday to discover a dusting of snow. Large snowflakes are visible under the streetlights on Main Street in Vanceburg during the wintry decorating event. (January 20, 2004, Dennis Brown)
	Snow began to cover streets during the pre-dawn hours Monday. The effect on morning traffic was negligible, due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. (January 20, 2003, Dennis Brown)
	Heavy rains in West Virginia last week resulted in Ohio River flood warnings and watches downstream in Kentucky and Ohio. At Veterans Memorial part in Vanceburg, on Sunday afternoon, ample evidence of the floodwaters can be seen in the piles of debris deposited on the riverbank. (November 25, 2003, Paula Franke)
	The approaching edge of Hurricane Isabel reached Lewis County Thursday at sunset. This herd of cows at Ribolt didn't let the weather get in the way of grazing. (September 23, 2003, Paula Franke)
	Another view of the leading edge of the Hurricane Isabel storm system Thursday evening in Lewis County. (September 23, 2003, Paula Franke)
	The roof of this barn on Ky. Rt. 57 south of Tollesboro was nearly completely ripped off during a storm on Friday. Flash flooding as a result of the heavy rains from the same storm claimed two lives near Frankfort. (August 26, 2003, Tiffany Stamper)
	Damage was evident in Tollesboro following a severe storm Friday. Limbs littered the front lawn of this home on Ky. Rt. 10 in Tollesboro. (August 26, 2003, Tiffany Stamper)
	High winds caused extensive damage in the Tollesboro area Friday. The front porch of this home on Ky. Rt. 57 near the AA Highway was torn from the front of the house. Numerous other reports of damage to crops, barns and homes were made. (August 26, 2003, Tiffany Stamper)
	Pieces of metal roofing are scattered over a broad area following a storm Friday in the Tollesboro area. This barn is located near the AA Highway close to the Mason/Lewis County line. (August 26, 2003, Dennis Brown)
	Heavy rains last week caused flash flooding Monday afternoon along Route 59 south of Vanceburg. Duff Electronics reported extensive damage as a result of the rising waters, and traffic was interrupted from some time until the water receded. (August 12, 2003, Dwayne Stone, LCSO)
	Tobacco cutting is underway in Lewis County, as is evident in the patch on Fly Branch Road. Several area farmers are exploring other crops to replace tobacco quotas, which have been reduced considerably over the past few years. (August 12, 2003, Dennis Brown)
	A barn owned by Leonard Thoroughman on Epworth Road was demolished as a result of severe winds that swept through the county during a tornado warning on July 10. (July 15, 2003, Paula Franke)
	The home of Donald Ray and Carla Polley was one of the structures destroyed in the Cabin Creek area during Saturday afternoon's tornado. More photos on our special tornado page. (May 13, 2003, Dennis Brown)
	Motorists were re-routed last week on Lower Kinney Road as the result of this mud slide following several inches of rain in the area. County workers had the roadway cleared within a couple of days. (April 15, 2003, Dennis Brown)
	Severe weather rumbled through Lewis County in the early morning hours Saturday. High winds peeled roof from John O'Cull's barn on Route 10 in Tollesboro. Two calves were in the barn at the time but were not injured. (April 8, 2003, Paula Franke)
	The roof of John O'Cull's barn in Tollesboro lies in a field after high winds hit the area early Saturday morning. (April 8, 2003, Paula Franke)
	Heavy rains and melting ice and snow resulted in high water in the Ohio River. The river crested late Tuesday at Vanceburg. This photo was taken at Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Vanceburg. See our storm photo collection at Ice Storm 2003. (March 4, 2003, Dennis Brown)
	Last week's four-inch snowfall nearly made it to the lowest marker of this "snow gauge" near Robolt. Check this week's Photo Catch snowfall around Lewis County photo collection to see where the snow gauge measured following Sunday's thaw and Tuesday morning's storm. (February 11, 2003, Paula Franke)
	A closer view of the snow gauge a few days later following a second major snowfall in Lewis County. (February 11, 2003, Paula Franke)
	Micheal and Karen Fannin of Camp Dix shared the two photos of their yard at dawn Friday morning. (February 11, 2003)
	Micheal and Karen Fannin of Camp Dix shared the two photos of their yard at dawn Friday morning. (February 11, 2003)
	Dee Potter of Montgomery Road in Garrison emailed the photo Friday morning, noting that he gets more farming done on days like this (there might be a bit of "farmer sarcasm" involved there). (February 11, 2003)
	Ice was evident last week near Garrison during a freeze/thaw on the AA Highway. James Kwolik caught this photo on Thursday as the ice was starting to melt. (December 31, 2002, James Kwolik)
	Several inches of snow fell in the area last week prompting school closings and delays in business openings. Warmer temperatures over the weekend helped in the efforts to make roadways passable. (December 10, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	The first appreciable snowfall of the season last week melted quickly on the ground but hung around for a while on elevated objects. More snowfall is predicted for this week with cooler temperatures. (December 3, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	Hillsides and ridges show off fall finery as leaves change color. A hard freeze Saturday morning added the final touch. (November 5, 2002, Paula Franke)
	Heavy winds during a storm last Monday caused a tree to fall into some power lines on Front Street in Vanceburg. The incident left several homes and businesses without electricity until crews could remove the tree and repair lines. (September 3, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	The sun made a dramatic entrance through Monday morning's fog at Ribolt. (July 23, 2002, Paula Franke)
	Rose bushes near the Vanceburg Depot Museum are in full bloom thanks to recent mild weather and plenty of rain. The parking area near the depot was extensively landscaped as part of the depot renovation project. (May 14, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	WOODLAND WILDFLOWERS . . . Spring has sprung with wildflowers in bloom, including these white trilliums growing along a creekbank. (April 23, 2002, Paula Franke)
	SPRING FINERY . . . Wild dogwoods have joined the redbud trees in blooming through the woods in Lewis County. (April 23, 2002, Paula Franke)
	SPRING . . . Street trees, like this one in front of the Lewis County Courthouse, are in full bloom in Vanceburg. Other spring flowers are also showing their colors following recent rains and warmer weather. (April 16, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	April showers were less than traditional in Lewis County Saturday morning when precipitation fell in the form of snow. The snow disappeared shortly after sunrise, but in the meantime created several pretty scenes, including this "frosted" plow near Garrison. (April 9, 2002, Dee Potter)
	A layer of snow covered these early Spring flowers Saturday morning at he home of Alice Lee in Vanceburg. The snow fell overnight in the area and disappeared shortly after the sun appeared Saturday morning. (April 9, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	Flash flooding last week threatened the home of Sheriff Bill Lewis near Kinniconick Creek. Lewis had furniture and other belongings in the lower portion of the home moved out. The water crested before entering the house. Read the story on this week's news page and see more photos on our special photo page. (March 26, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	NIPPED IN THE BUD . . . These daffodils, which had bloomed in February, were bitten by cold weather which had moved into the area over the weekend. Temperatures dipped into the single digits in some parts of the county early Monday. Warmer weather is expected for the area later this week. (March 5, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	POT OF GOLD . . . rain showers last Wednesday produced a double rainbow over Lewis County. (February 25, 2002, Paula Franke)
	Bearing a remarkable resemblance to flames, the setting sun brilliantly illuminated scattered rain showers over downtown Vanceburg and elsewhere in Lewis County Saturday evening. Despite the recent rains, residents are reminded that Spring Fire Season is underway, running through April 30. For information, call the Kentucky Division of Forestry at 800-866-0555. (February 19, 2002, Paula Franke)
	A city truck fitted with a snow plow and salt spreader made its way through Downtown Vanceburg early Saturday to clear the streets of the accumulating snow. The snow is expected to disappear this week with warmer temperatures in the forecast. (January 22, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	Maurice Reeder Sr. was one of many residents shoveling walks following Saturday's snowfall. (January 22, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	Saturday snowfall at the Vanceburg Depot. (January 22, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	Saturday snowfall at Justice Center. (January 22, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	LET IT SNOW! . . . Sunday's winter storm caused problems for motorists and closed schools for the beginning of the week, but the kids had a great time arming themselves for snowball fights. (January 8, 2002, Dennis Brown)
	Snowfall Sunday and early Monday resulted in numerous closings and cancellations around the area. Snowfall was expected to end, but predicted below-freezing temperatures may continue to make travel hazardous the remainder of the week. (January 8, 2002, Dennis Brown)