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Today's Features

  • William Earl Gross

    William Earl Gross

    William Earl Gross was born to Zachary and Hannah Gross of Cynthiana on March 20, 2009. He weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and is welcomed by his sister, Shelby Gross.

    Maternal grandparents are Cathy and Ricky Hill of Cynthiana; maternal great-grandparents are Dennis and Sissy Hyatt, Tommy and Phyllis Hill, and Sam and Faye Feeback; maternal great-great-grandparents are Billy Williams and the late Flossie Williams, and the late Denzal and Martha Hyatt.

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  • Harrison Co. farmers eligible for Federal disaster assistance

    Farmers in 112 counties, including Harrison County, are eligible for Federal disaster assistance, including low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) provided eligibility requirements are met.

    On March 9 a disaster declaration for Kentucky counties as disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by severe winter storms and flooding that occurred Jan. 26, 2009-Feb. 13, 2009.

    As a result of the declaration, other Kentucky counties were named as contiguous counties where eligible family farmers may qualify for FSA EM loan assistance.

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  • Can you say Hakonechloa?

    For some gardeners the tactile experience of maintaining the garden is not really what they’re after.  I love the whole process but I realize that most people just want things to look good without too much fuss.

    There in lies the mission of the Perennial Plant Association’s “Plant of the Year” program. Each year industry professionals vote for what they think is an outstanding perennial. This year, the votes have been cast for Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’.

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  • Christian Juan Melendez

    Christian Juan Melendez

    Christian Juan Melendez was born to Danielle Smith and Miguel Melendez of Cynthiana on Dec. 22, 2008 at St. Joseph Mount Sterling. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz.

    Maternal grandparents are Charlotte and Tim Smith of Cynthiana; maternal great-grandfather is David Smith.

    Paternal grandparents are Rosa and Juan Melendez of Mt. Sterling, Ky.

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  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Benjamin Dawson Bradford, March 17, son of Mark Milton and Deborah Marie Bradford; Brooke Chasidy Franklin, April 14, daughter of Tina Evans and Daryl Franklin; Keynan Jack Hamilton, April 14, son of Christin and Ryan Hamilton; Olivia Grace King, April 8, daughter of John and Susan King; Mackenzie Leigh Shepard, April 3, daughter of Melissa and Tim Shepard; Vivian Leigh Spicer, March 26, daughter of Johnny D. Spicer and Leighann Moyer Spicer.

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  • Whiteker-Whitaker

    WHITEKER-WHITAKER

    Descendants of the Rev. John Whitaker and Ann Dunn of Harford, Md. were, his son, Simeon Sim A. Whiteker, born Jan. 18, 1801, Kentucky Methodist minister, farmer and landowner, died 1867. He first married March 16, 1820 in Harrison County by his father, the Rev. John Whiteker, to Elizabeth Hickman (born March 16, 1804 and died Nov. 10, 1846 at age 42). They had 11 children:

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  • Community Calendar

    THURSDAY, April 16

    Harrison County Historical Society will meet Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library. The speaker will be Charlene Wilson who will present a program about area one-room schools. She has done additional research and updated her program since last presenting it a few years ago. Everyone is welcome to attend.

    FRIDAY, April 17

    Harrison County 4-H Fashion Revue. Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison County High School. The community is invited to attend.

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  • Church Briefs

    ANTIOCH MILLS

    CHRISTIAN

    On Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m. the Choir of Mt. Mission School at Grundy, Va., will be presenting a concert.

    Third through fifth graders will be going to the Air Force Museum Saturday, April 18. Van leaves at 10 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m.  No cost, but kids need to bring lunch.

    Friday, April 24, all the ladies of all ages will be treated to a tea at 6:30 p.m. followed with entertainment by Oakland’s Joy Bound group.

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  • School Menus

    April 20-24

    * Menus subject to change due to weather and delivery.

    BREAKFAST

    ST. EDWARD SCHOOL

    MONDAY: Cereal, toast, juice choices, choice of milk.

    TUESDAY: Biscuits, sausage, jelly, juice choices, choice of milk.

    WEDNESDAY: Cereal, toast, juice choices, choice of milk.

    THURSDAY: Pancakes, sausage, syrup, juice choices, choice of milk.

    FRIDAY: Cereal, toast, juice choices, choice of milk.

    ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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  • Dogwoods best planted in spring

    The search for replacement trees is on. After drought, wind and ice, we are all looking for something different and reliable to fill the void left behind by extreme weather.  We plant trees all year round with no ill effects, but some trees do prefer being planted in spring. 

    Usually soft-rooted species respond well to spring planting, it’s just easier to establish roots during the warm, rainy season, I suppose.

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