.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Today's Features

  • Understanding plants and their needs will make for a better garden

    With spring just around the corner, with my brain a little mushy from a long cold winter, I thought it was time to brush up on some garden nomenclature.  
    I have long been convinced of the value of understanding more about plants than the mere fact that they need sun, soil and water.    
    The more we learn about what it is that plants need and how to determine if they are getting it, the more we will enjoy the act of gardening.

    Click here to read more...
  • Young Farmers banquet planned for Monday

    The Harrison County Young Farmers is planning their local banquet on March 25, 2013 at the Harrison County Extension Office. Meal will begin at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Warren Beeler with the Ky Dept. of Agriculture to follow.
    Any questions call Jerry Prows at 859-234-6428.

    Click here to read more...
  • ‘Kentucky Life’ to feature Nicholasville, London, Shepherdsville

    The next Kentucky Life features photographer John Cohen, Laurel County’s Weaver’s Hot Dogs, the Shepherdsville train crash of 1917 and Australian horse trainers The Double Dans. The program airs Saturday, April 6 at 8/7 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 4/3 p.m. on KET.

    Click here to read more...
  • 2013 Extension Leadership Event is March 18

    The 2013 Extension Leadership Event will take place on Monday, March 18 at Harrison County High School.  Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Please call the Extension Office no later than noon on March 15 to make your reservations.
    This year’s speaker is Cynthiana’s own Amber Philpott.

    Click here to read more...
  • Thomas to host May DAR meeting

    The Cynthiana Chapter of the DAR met at Wilshires Restaurant, Georgetown, on March 9.
    Regent Melinda Rawlings called the meeting to order and welcomed guest speaker, State Rep. Tom McKee.
    The DAR Ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the American’s Creed were recited.
    Judith Rawlings discussed the Cold Closed Project and informed members that the oldest of closed DAR lines would be reopened to see if proper documentation could be found.
    Melinda Rawlings read the National Defense message and the Conservation Minute.

    Click here to read more...
  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .
    Births announced this week are: Aaron Alexander Banfield, March 3, son of Capt. Gregory and Amy Brumley Banfield; Caleb Lee Benson, March 3, son of Greg Benson and Kristy Stevens; Amber Dawn, Alica Rachel and Allison Reene Fryman, March 2, daughters of Lisa Power and Luther Herbert Fryman; Michael Brandon Matthew McFarland, March 7, son of Kristika King and Matt McFarland; Kaylee Brooke Northcutt, Feb. 4, daughter of Chris and Julie Northcutt.

    Click here to read more...
  • Women’s Club welcomes two new members

    The Women’s Club of Harrison County held its March meeting at the Cynthiana Christian Church. Bonnie Teater, club president, presided at the meeting.
    Lottie Barlow gave the blessing and Spiritual values and also read a poem she wrote.
    After the meal Anna Ruth McLoney introduced Carol Hyatt. She provided the music with songs from the Music Academy Awards.

    Click here to read more...
  • Layney Harper Williams

    Layney Harper Williams was born to Marty and Karen Williams of Leitchfield, Ky. on Feb. 6, 2013 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.
    She weighed 6 lbs. 10.7 oz., and is welcomed by her brother, Marritt Williams and sister, Sara Williams.
    Maternal grandparents are Ronnie and Shelia Harp; maternal great-grandparents are the late Vernia Mae and Woodrow England and the late Sara Elizabeth and James Russell Harp, all of Cynthiana.

    Click here to read more...
  • Bryan chosen state finalist in pageant

    Ariel A. Bryan, 13, daughter of James and Susan Bryan, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Kentucky pageant to be held June 1 and 2 at the Crowne Plaza Louisville. The pageant is for girls ages 10-13.
    The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California.
    Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com.

    Click here to read more...
  • Community Calendar

    THURSDAY, March 14
    Teen Time at the Annex-Game Day. Thursday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. This program is for kids ages 13-18. Will be playing games like Wii Dance Party, Jenga, Apples to Apples and Phase 10 as well as having snacks.
    Berry City Commission will meet Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m., at Berry City Hall. The meetings are open to the public.
    Northside Council. The Northside Site Based Council will meet Thursday, March 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the school library. The public is invited to attend.
    FRIDAY, March 15

    Click here to read more...

Copyright © 2013

The Cynthiana Democrat is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Cynthiana, KY and the surrounding area.