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Two men killed in Sunday crash

Becky Barnes,
Editor
bbarnes@cynthianademocrat.com

Two young men lost their lives in a single-vehicle accident in Pendleton County early Sunday morning.
Issac Chambers, 26, Cynthiana, and Matthew Ramsey, 27, Pendleton County, were killed when Chambers apparently lost control of his vehicle in a curve on the Old LLL Highway, struck a tree then traveled backward into a fence and caught fire.
Pendleton County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Dennie said the vehicle was only about eight feet from the roadway.

Judge sentences seven on Tuesday

Becky Barnes,
Editor
bbarnes@cynthianademocrat.com

Seven individuals were sentenced in Harrison Circuit Court on Tuesday.
Heather Elaine Bailey, was sentenced to three years in prison on a single charge of flagrant non-support.
Probation was denied and Bailey will have to serve her three years consecutively with charges in Johnson, Floyd and Madison counties.

KSP investigates fatal collision in Nicholas County

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision between a Jeep and a motorcycle on US 68 in Nicholas County.
The collision occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday on US 68. Preliminary investigation revealed that Roscoe Howard, 58, of Carlisle, was operating a 2016 Jeep westbound on US 68. Douglas Barton, 58, of Cynthiana, was operating a 1999 Honda motorcycle and was on US 68 traveling eastbound.

Are you ready for the 2017 eclipse?

Lee Kendall,
News Writer
lkendall@cynthianademocrat.com

The first continent-wide  solar eclipse, exclusively in the US, since 1776 will take place on Monday afternoon, Aug. 21.
Even though Cynthiana and Harrison County is well north of the “path of totality,” local residents can still expect anywhere from 91-96 percent coverage of the sun during the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.

City’s sewer bills to increase by $2 for residents

Becky Barnes,
Editor
bbarnes@cynthianademocrat.com

Cynthiana residents can expect about a $2 increase in their sewer bills.
The Cynthiana City Commission voted unanimously to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would raise rates for industrial, commercial and residential customers.
Mayor James Smith said the increase will allow the city to cover its $6 million sewer bond and allow for replacing at least 1,000 feet of the city’s infrastructure each year.

Gaunce assumes reins at Licking Valley Campus

Becky Barnes,
Editor
bbarnes@cynthianademocrat.com

Monday marked the 15-year anniversary of the move-in date for the Licking Valley Campus of Maysville Community and Technical College.
MCTC Cynthiana campus began in 1988 and will be celebrating 30 years next year.
For 26 of those years, Lori Gaunce and been working in administration doing one job or another.

A Day of Firsts

Harrison County schools began classes on Thursday, Aug. 10. Kindergarten students at Northside Elementary had breakfast then lined up for their introduction to their classroom.

Harrison County schools to close Aug. 21 for eclipse

The Harrison County School district administration released the following information regarding to eclipse and school:
After considering multiple options regarding the eclipse on Aug. 21, the decision was made to cancel Harrison County Schools for students and use the day as a staff work day.
Student safety was the deciding factor in closing school for this event, since NASA and other scientific experts warn of possible eye damage if the sun is viewed improperly during the eclipse. All school-sponsored student activities will be postponed until after 5 p.m.

‘Bish’

Lee Kendall,
News Writer
lkendall@cynthianademocrat.com

How many people do you know who have held the same job for 40 years?
Of those, how many have the same vigor and love of that job today, that they had when they started?
Dr. Larry Bishop is a winner in both of those categories.
This month, “Bish”, as he is better known to his flock, will celebrate 40 years as the minister of the Cynthiana Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.)

Deputies end chase on Stringtown-Webber

Becky Barnes,
Editor
bbarnes@cynthianademocrat.com

Scott R. Goble of Corinth is facing numerous charges following a high-speed chase that led police through two counties last Thursday, Aug. 10. This was the second chase for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department in as many weeks.
Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Daniel was dispatched to Joe’s Place on KY 36 just a few miles west of Cynthiana at Poindexter. around 2:30 p.m. The initial call was for a stolen vehicle.