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Today's News

  • Nichols named assistant principal at high school

    Harrison County High School has a new assistant principal and Jenny Nichols has her dream job.

    “It’s a dream come true,” Nichols said Friday afternoon.

    Formerly a social studies teacher at HCHS, Nichols will fill the vacant assistant principal position following Amy Casey’s hire as head principal.

    “I still can’t believe it’s true,” Nichols said, smiling. “I’m just giddy about it...”

    Behind Nichols’ desk in her new office, the senior class motto is written on her window.

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  • Local girl sings, dances her way to WEG stage

    When the World Equestrian Games kick off this Saturday, one Harrison County youth will be dancing and singing right in the middle of it all.

    Alexis Lanza, 11, will be one of 150 kids from across the Bluegrass to perform during the WEG opening ceremony.

    “They told us there are going to be a whole lot of people there,” Alexis said Monday afternoon.

    Over 30,000 spectators will fill the stands at the Kentucky Horse Park for Saturday’s star-studded ceremony.

    Country singer Wynonna Judd will be among those performing.

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  • Wastewater collection improvements on tap for Berry

    The city of Berry is considering updating its wastewater collection and treatment system due to continual maintenance and outdated equipment.

       There was a public hearing at Berry City Hall on July 8 to discuss the next steps of the process.    Mayor Ken Abner said the community has been cooperative and supportive of the proposed project.

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  • Casey takes lead as new high school principal

    After serving two stints as interim principal at Harrison County High School, Amy Casey is dropping the “interim.”

    Casey, 33, was named head principal last Thursday to fill the position vacated by Jim Schmidt. She will assisted by Bow Switzer as well as a second assistant yet to be hired.

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  • Webb trial set in Bourbon County

    Accused murderer Bass Webb will be back in a Bourbon County courtroom in May.

    Webb is charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to run over two jail officials at the Bourbon County Detention Center on July 31, 2009.

    Webb is also charged with murdering Bryia Runiewicz in her Harrison County home earlier that same day.

    For the complete story, see this week’s print edition of The Cynthiana Democrat.

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  • Burn ban issued for Harrison County

    Harrison County Judge-Executive Alex Barnett issued a burn ban which went into effect Wednesday morning.

    Barnett said under recommendation of Chief Charles Carson of the Harrison County Volunteer Fire Department, the ban includes all of Harrison County. However, he said some areas of the county are in worse shape than others.

    “The northern part of the county is really bad,” Barnett said. “There have been a few grass fires. With no rain in the forecast, this is a precautionary move.”

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  • Harbingers of fall are often kitchens’ best aromas

    There is that one day in late summer when you know that fall is not far. You can feel it, even on a 90-degree day. You can see it as tobacco fields turn yellow and once-beautiful gardens show signs of withering.

    And, you can taste it.

    Some foods are just associated with fall and winter.

    Chili. There’s nothing like that first pot of chili. The aroma as it simmers on the stove can set the tastebuds to dancing.

    Another blast from my past is carmel corn.

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  • Police investigate toddler death

    Kentucky State Police and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department continue to investigate the death of a Harrison County toddler.

     

    Deputies responded to 3263 Mudlick Road Wednesday evening at 5:48 p.m., where they found 20-month-old Jayden Hall dead.

     

    Family members told law enforcement officials that Jayden drowned in a backyard pool, where he was found.

     

    Jayden was the son of Lisa Hall and Eric Knipper.

     

    Information will be updated as it is obtained.

     

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  • Cynthiana's top salaries reviewed

    As public works/utilities  director, Gary Royalty tops the City of Cynthiana’s salaries at $57,706.22.

    Royalty’s salary, along with the other top 10 city salaries, will be published in this week’s print edition of The Cynthiana Democrat.

    A complete list of city salaries will be posted online Thursday at www.cynthianademocrat.com.

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  • Man with a gun arrested at MSP

    Cynthiana Police arrested Brandon Pennington, 23, at MSP Shell Mart on Monday evening around 5:45 p.m.

    According to police, Pennington was at the store when an attendant noticed the handgun tucked inside the waistband of Pennington’s pants. When police arrived, Pennington was in the parking lot and told police he was looking for the person who had “ripped him off.” He was trying to recover $120, but did not elaborate on who had taken the money.

    Pennington was charged with carrying a concealed, deadly weapon.

     

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