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Today's Features

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana News, June 6, 1867 - “The county of Harrison is entitled to three scholarships in the ‘Agricultural College’ located in Lexington, we believe. It is a concern we know little about and care to know less. It is time that the Legislature of Kentucky cease making appropriations for the advantage of a certain few. The people of this county have paid taxes enough for the benefit of a few nabobs.” (nabob - person of great wealth)

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  • Rolling and Wrapping-Forage Field Day

    On July 5, a High Moisture Haylage field day will be presented on the farm of Greg McCauley. Michelle Simon, UK summer intern, will be presenting information on wrapping haylage at the correct time to increase the quality of the product, information on new possibilites for producers, and information on hay temperatures and curing time. Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky Forage Specialist, will be the guest speaker.

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  • Succulents looking good this summer

    These are the summers that I am glad I have maintained a growing succulent collection for outdoor containers. 

    It has been dreadfully hot this year and spending all my time watering containers is not my idea of fun.  

    If we removed the Ohio Valley humidity factor, this summer would be like a Zone 9, Mediterranean climate with pop-up thunderstorms. 

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  • Reunions

    CLASS OF 1960

    Harrison County High School Class of 1960 will have its 50th reunion on July 17 with social time from 5-6:30, dinner at 6:30 at the Cynthiana Country Club. For more information call 859-234-1306.

    MORRISON

    The Morrison reunion will be held July 10 from 11 a.m. to ? at the Scott County Park in the outdoor shelter. Bring a dish, drinks, etc., and enjoy a day of memories. For more information call 234-8746.

    NICHOLS

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  • Community Calendar

    THURSDAY, July 1

    Prize Book Store. Will be open from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 1 at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library. Turn in reading logs and get a free book.

    Movie Night. Tuesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library. Will be watching a movie while enjoying pizza, popcorn, and soda. This program is for adult patrons and pre-registration is required.

    FRIDAY, July 2

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  • Church Briefs

    RADIO MINISTRY

    “The Hour of Power” Radio Ministry, aired weekly on Saturday mornings on 90.7 FM (The Wind), at 10-11 a.m.

    The Rev. Don Fryman will bring a message each week along with special music by various singers across Harrison County and surrounding counties.

    CENTRAL CHRISTIAN

    Central Christian Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 5-9. Classes are offered for Pre-K through sixth grade. All children are welcome.

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  • Engagements

    •Jerri Marie Wright and Melvin Sparks Jr. announce their engagement. No date has been set.

    •Johnny W. Beckett Jr. and Stephanie M. Miller to marry at their home on July 3 at 4:30 p.m. followed by a reception.

    •Keshia Marie Spicer and Christopher  Brian Ruth to wed Aug. 21, 2010 in Beattyville, Ky.

    •Jared Mattox and Carla Withrow to wed at Hilton Head, S.C. on July 30. A reception will take place at a later date.

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  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Times, Dec. 7, 1865 - “We notice among other arrivals at their homes, our much esteemed and highly respected friends, Maj. Ben and Capt. Jo Desha. They are looking well and hearty. Their reception by their friends in old Harrison was that character which could not fail to make them proud of their county and state.”

     

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  • Reunions

    RENAKER SCHOOL

    ALUMNI REUNION

    The Renaker School Alumni Reunion will be held on July 17 at  6 p.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God’s Church.

    Calvary Assembly of God’s Church is located at 325 Webster Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. All former students, alumni and friends are invited.

    For reservations contact Patty Adams at 859-234-1403.

    CLASS OF 1960

    Harrison County High School Class of 1960 will have its 50th reunion on July 17, 2010 with social time from 5-6:30 with dinner at 6:30 at the Cynthiana Country Club.

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  • Tending the summer tomatoes

    I have some healthy looking tomato plants in the garden this year which is refreshing after last year’s diseased lot. Nothing ripe yet but all in all things look promising despite the pop-up down pours and the 90 degree weather.     

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