3/31/2020

Bear Hunt: Olive Hill and Grayson Turn Out Their Teddy Bears

Appearing alone and in small clusters, Teddy bears have been displayed at area homes and businesses as part of an ongoing community effort during this time of social distancing.

"A Sunday Drive: Grayson to Old Town": by MICHELLE BRAND

There is something both inspiring and relaxing about a Sunday Drive. Sundays in our family are a day for worship, dinner, naps and then a nice Sunday drive. A drive can be different things for different people.

Appearing alone and in small clusters, Teddy bears have been displayed at area homes and businesses as part of an ongoing community effort during this time of social distancing.

Drive-By Style: Carter County Camera In A Car Window (multiple photos)

High winds early Sunday (March 29, 2020) eventually calmed and ushered in another warm, sunny afternoon in Carter County.

Grayson: Drive-In Fellowship (more than 40 photos)

Local Pastor Kyle Burchett and others shared a small trailer stage beneath the old “Ralph’s” sign Sunday (March 29, 2020) as a crowd of worshipers nearly filled the parking lot to enjoy a drive-in worship service on a sunny day.

Local Pastor Kyle Burchett and others shared a small trailer stage beneath the old "Ralph's" sign Sunday (March 29, 2020) as a crowd of worshipers nearly filled the parking lot to enjoy a drive-in worship service on a sunny day.

For The Children: Bears Everywhere! (multiple photos)

Keep your eyes wide open – there are bears hiding throughout Carter County.

Play Nice!: Grayson Mayor Cautions Sports Enthusiasts

Grayson Mayor George Steele has issued a cautionary notice to local residents regarding public gatherings for recreational activities.

Keep your eyes wide open - there are bears hiding throughout Carter County.

Grayson Mayor George Steele has issued a cautionary notice to local residents regarding public gatherings for recreational activities.

Camera From A Car Window: Carter County Residents Finding Ways To Cope (10 photos)

In this time of social distance and self isolation, it does not hurt to have a sense of humor.

Raised beds gardens like these at The Arboretum's Kentucky Children Garden are ideal for beginning gardeners. Photo by Matt Barton, UK agricultural communications.

Raised beds like these at The Arboretum’s Kentucky Children’s Garden are ideal for beginning gardeners. Photo by Steve Patton, UK agricultural communications.

UK Forage Extension YouTube videos can help producers work through issues this spring: by Katie Pratt

The KYForages YouTube page has more than 250 educational videos to help forage and livestock producers improve their operations, particularly during this time of social distancing.

Raised beds like these at The Arboretum's Kentucky Children’s Garden are ideal for beginning gardeners. Photo by Steve Patton, UK agricultural communications.

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW By Senator Robin L. Webb

FRANKFORT — The coronavirus outbreak across the state and country has taken its toll on all aspects of everyday life. I want to remind everyone of the seriousness of the situation and emphasize the importance of following guidelines set by national and state public health officials. We are ALL in this together, and we will persevere.

Ralph's Food Fair Team Steps Up For Customer Safety

Nearly 100 members of the local Ralph’s Food Fair team are pulling together to do everything they can to keep the local supermarket safe for their shoppers, as well as themselves and their own families.

Nearly 100 members of the local Ralph's Food Fair team are pulling together to do everything they can to keep the local supermarket safe for their shoppers, as well as themselves and their own families.

More Than 38 Years - Diana Phillips To Retire

First National Bank announces the retirement of
Dianna Phillips.

First National Bank announces the retirement of Dianna Phillips.

Grow Your Own: Seed, Chickens In Demand at Kee's Farm Service

Last year, people bought garden seeds by the packet.

This year, they’re buying by the pound, and adding a few chickens to the order.

Business is booming at the local farm supply store.

Last year, people bought garden seeds by the packet.
This year, they're buying by the pound, and adding a few chickens to the order.
Business is booming at the local farm supply store.

ACTC extends remote instruction through end of semester Spring Commencement postponed

As Ashland Community and Technical College continues to monitor the situation with COVID-19, based on direction from state and national health experts, the college will continue to provide only online/remote classroom instruction through May 2.

Old Barns Of Carter County XIV

“I think I have the owner’s blessing to photograph this barn,” I thought as I approached the tall structure visible from both US 60 and I-64 in Carter County. “He may have been talking about the one across the road. I hope I’m not trespassing.”

"I think I have the owner's blessing to photograph this barn," I thought as I approached the tall structure visible from both US 60 and I-64 in Carter County. "He may have been talking about the one across the road. I hope I'm not trespassing."

Walker's: On The Run In Olive Hill (five photos)

Running from the front door to customers waiting in cars parked on Railroad Street in downtown Olive Hill, the staff at Walker’s Family Restaurant had lots of orders to fill and deliver curbside Friday (March 25, 2020).

Running from the front door to customers waiting in cars parked on Railroad Street in downtown Olive Hill, the staff at Walker's Family Restaurant had lots of orders to fill and deliver curbside Friday (March 25, 2020).