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Royals coach looks ahead to new season
Last March, Mason County's Chris O'Hearn joined an exclusive club of coaches who have won the boys' Sweet 16 state championship. It was a storybook-like tale of the former player who returns to coach his alma mater to the state title while star player Darius Miller goes on to become Mr. Basketball.
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Kentucky is prepared for the worst this winter
Although winter does not officially begin until Dec. 21, cold weather has already arrived and officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are urging drivers to prepare for emergencies and adverse conditions before they hit the highways.
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Consumer determination rules Black Friday
Many shoppers made a morning of the after-Thanksgiving hunt for bargains and much wanted gifts with shopping lists prepared, game plans formulated and assignments distributed as the Christmas shopping season officially began.
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Soldier's visit with mom leads to Red Cross outreach program
Through a joint venture with the Mason County Chapter of the American Red Cross, a local mother is coordinating care packages for her son's military unit.
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Adams County Dog Warden reminding residents about licensing
WEST UNION, Ohio -- Residents have a window of time, beginning Dec. 1 to properly register their dogs or face a fine, Adams County officials announced this week.
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Adams EMS Squads seek to retain autonomy
MANCHESTER, Ohio -- For more than a month, Manchester, Peebles and West Union, Ohio EMS officials have been pressing Adams County officials for autonomous control of its EMS units.
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Hesler and Rotary Club serving community with love and turkey dinner
Up before dawn, volunteers for the Polly Hesler Thanksgiving Dinner gathered at the Maysville Rotary Club building to begin preparing whatever was needed to feed more than 700 people this year.
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Pyles' toy story: A collection 35 years in the making
MAY'S LICK -- Billy and Mary Ethel Pyles of May's Lick wanted to share their collection of toy tractors with the youth of Mason County.
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Grand jury won't indict spouse in shooting
Presented with an alleged history of domestic violence in the home and images of Kelly Milburn's bruised and battered body from the night she allegedly shot her husband, Jerry Milburn Jr. to death, an Adams County grand jury handed down a "no bill" order, effectively declining to indict Milburn in the death of her husband, officials said Wednesday.
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A happier holiday for family who lost home
CARLISLE -- Of the many gifts Frances Barton will be thankful for today, the overwhelming kindness of strangers will probably be at the top of the list.
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2009 Buffalo Trace Balloon Race is all about the children
"We’re fortunate to have this organization in the area. These people work with children who are victims of sexual abuse. They involve law enforcement, child protection services and other agencies and do it all with the TLC that these victims need."
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Ink drying on PrimaryPlus purchase of Bracken clinic
BROOKSVILLE -- With a collective sigh of relief, Bracken County Fiscal Court members learned Wednesday the ink is drying on an agreement for a new medical group purchasing the vacant medical complex near Kentucky 9.
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Two officers resign from Ripley Village
RIPLEY, Ohio -- Ripley Village Council received the resignations of two police officers Tuesday night.
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Attorneys in Pollard murder case ask for change of venue
The attorneys for murder suspect Roy I. Pollard Jr., have filed a petition in Fleming Circuit Court for a change of venue in Pollard's upcoming trial.
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Essay contest shows MCTC students' every word is important
Students at Maysville Community and Technical College celebrated writing with the second annual Student Short Essay Competition themed "This I Believe."
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Prison time ordered for home invasion participants
Three of four men who participated in an home invasion robbery at a Fleming County home this April are serving time in or awaiting transport to prison, and the fourth is expected to be sentenced in December.
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Shopper safety tips for Black Friday
Hoping holiday shoppers have a pleasant Black Friday experience, Maysville Police Assistant Chief Ron Rice offered some safety suggestions for bargain hunters.
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Hit and run leaves Amish buggy wrecked, owner injured
MAY'S LICK -- One man was injured and his horse had to be destroyed following an accident between an Amish buggy and a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier in Mason County late Tuesday afternoon.
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Detention center altercation leads to three resignations
Three Mason County Detention Center deputies have resigned their posts following an incident involving a drunk 22-year-old man and pepper spray.
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Ellison awarded over $200,000 for 2005 battery
FLEMINGSBURG -- A Fleming County jury awarded a Ewing woman more than $230,000 Friday for a terrible incident at a Little League tournament that all parties involved agree should have never happened. Although the jury could have returned a total award of nearly $1.3 million, plaintiff Nellie Ellison was clearly pleased with the decision.
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As temperatures drop, the need for coats rises
With the official start of winter still 28 days away, the need for warm coats, hats and gloves for area children has begun.
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Wanted for alleged scam, Lexington man arrested in Florida
LEXINGTON -- A man who allegedly scammed dozens of Kentucky sports fans out of thousands of dollars has been arrested.
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Accident closes William Harsha Bridge
ABERDEEN, Ohio -- A four-vehicle accident on the access ramp to the William Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, Ohio sent two people to the hospital and closed the bridge for several hours late Monday afternoon.
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Youth service center to continue MYWC Program
A worthwhile program initiated by the GFWC-Maysville Younger Woman's Club to provide nutritious food items to area school children has been turned over to the Mason County Family Resource and Youth Service Center.
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Cunningham conceeds to challenger Carpenter
On Friday, incumbent Mason County Board of Education member Terry R. Cunningham conceded election results to challenger Kevin Carpenter.
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Former Aberdeen police officer found not guilty
GEORGETOWN, Ohio -- A Brown County jury found former Aberdeen police officer Gary Hafer Jr. not guilty on five of five counts he faced as the result of a 2006 indictment.
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Burke awaits placement at Fleming Schools
Former Fleming County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jeff Burke was confronted about allegations of drug abuse and refused to take a alternative position before the district's top administrative official recommended his employment contract be terminated, according to a statement issued Friday by Fleming County Schools Superintendent Kelley Crain.
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Visitors get a peek at Augusta Independent School addition
AUGUSTA -- Curious about taking a tour of its school addition still under construction, a dozen school officials and guests met at the Augusta Independent School library Friday.
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PrimaryPlus meets with Robertson officials about clinic site
MOUNT OLIVET -- Keeping fingers crossed for good luck, Robertson County Fiscal Court members are hoping a possible plan to bring PrimaryPlus health services to the county will work out.
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Testimonies heard in fourth day of former police officer's trial
GEORGETOWN, Ohio -- Former Aberdeen police officer Gary Hafer Jr. took the stand Thursday in the fourth day his trial in Brown County Common Pleas Court on charges ranging from breaking and entering to rape.
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