February 19, 2015
Trash pickup suspended until Friday, Louisa city hall open half day; Temps may reach 20 below today and tonight…
UPDATE (Feb. 19, 2015 11:35 am)
Lawrence Judge/Exec. John Osborne is at the courthouse taking calls this morning (Thursday). The phones are working now, but Osborne said the Courthouse remains closed, and will re-open Monday, weather permitting.
The other offices there are closed until Monday as well.
“We are doing the best we can on the county roads, getting to them all as quickly as possible, but the temperature is not helping anything,” Osborne said.
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LOUISA, Ky. — With temperatures hovering around the zero mark and a heavy snow continuing to hang on County Judge/Executive John Osborne announced late yesterday that the county courthouse office will be closed until further notice. In addition schools are closed for the remainder of the week apparently and other government facilities including the Extension office also closed.
“The courthouse will be closed till further notice, Osborne said. “Chris Jobe’s office is closed as are all other offices due to more snow expected and below zero temperatures.”
Osborne also said those who need immediate help can call the county garage.
“All phones are out at courthouse,” Osborne said. “Roads are continuously being worked on, for info, call county garage at new number: 826-2959 or 2958.
The storm of 2015 hit over the weekend and much of the state is in a similar situation trying to get out from under an estimated foot of snow which is quicky turning to ice. Governor Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency statewide and taken action to prevent price gouging and to allow those who need medications to be able to get refills for the next thirty days.
The storm, which is part of a huge mass of snow and freezing temperatures is believed to be one of the worst in recent state history. see the Lazer’s list of closures on
But Circuit Clerk Jodi Parsley announced that there will be circuit court today (Wednesday).
“The Lawrence County Judicial Centerwill be OPEN tomorrow (Wednesday). All District Court cases that are set for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18th will be rescheduled for Thursday, February 19th at 1pm,” Parsley said in a written notice to the media. “No District Court tomorrow due to road conditions. However, we do have a bench trial tomorrow in Circuit Court that is still going to be heard by the Judge.”
In the city of Louisa Mayor Harold Slone issued a press release this morning (Wednesday)
City Update: February 18th, 2015
City Hall- Open on Limited basis today answering phones.
Water Office- Open till NOON today.
Residential Garbage – The city garbage service for Wednesday and Thursday is suspended. We will assess the situation and update again Thursday evening. Garbage will be picking up double next week on your regular day. For example if you are a Monday route we will pick up both weeks next Monday, Tuesday on Tuesday , Etc..
We realize this is an inconvenience but necessary for the safety of the workers, the equipment and the residents attempting to put their trash out. Most of the secondary roads and side streets are ice and snow covered and unsafe for the garbage trucks.
Dangerous record breaking temperatures and wind chills of 10-25 below zero is predicted for the next two days and would put the workers at great risk.
Commercial Garbage- Commercial Garbage is resuming as much as possible in areas with cleared parking lots.
We ask for your patience during these times, please Stay In, Stay Warm, Stay Safe and check on your neighbors, especially those that may be elderly and live alone. –Louisa Mayor Harold Slone
Scores of photos have been posted on The Levisa Lazer’s Facebook page via several Facebook accounts and it looks like the state road department has cleared most the main state roads.
Osborne, whose road dept. has over 100 miles to deal with said crews are proceeding to scrape roads as quickly as possible.
