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    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    THREE LOST LIVES AND OVER 25,000 HOMES OR BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER ACROSS THE REGION; EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EASTERN KENTUCKY AS FLOODWATERS RISE

    THREE LOST LIVES AND OVER 25,000 HOMES OR BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER ACROSS THE REGION; EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EASTERN KENTUCKY AS FLOODWATERS RISE

    “COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY HOMECOMING” SET FOR 2022 SEPTEMBERFEST: NOAH, RICKY SKAGGS AND LARRY CORDLE TO PERFORM

    “COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY HOMECOMING” SET FOR 2022 SEPTEMBERFEST: NOAH, RICKY SKAGGS AND LARRY CORDLE TO PERFORM

  • Sports
    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FIFTH ANNUAL  LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW  JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM!   $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

    FIFTH ANNUAL LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM! $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

  • Lifestyles
    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER IS CHUCK PRICE

    ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER IS CHUCK PRICE

    LC TOURISM PRESIDENT GIVES WEEKEND REPORT- July 15, 2022

    LC TOURISM PRESIDENT GIVES WEEKEND REPORT- July 15, 2022

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    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 26-AUGUST 5, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds and Marriages for the week of 7/23-7/28

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds and Marriages for the week of 7/23-7/28

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    KY 581 in Lawrence County road closure starting Monday July 25

    KY 581 in Lawrence County road closure starting Monday July 25

    SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT! LVFD. TAKING DIVING TRAINING SERIOUSLY

    SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT! LVFD. TAKING DIVING TRAINING SERIOUSLY

    LC FISCAL COURT: RELEASES SALARY SCHEDULE,  FLETCHER SAYS LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 10, 2022

    LC FISCAL COURT: RELEASES SALARY SCHEDULE, FLETCHER SAYS LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 10, 2022

  • Recollections
    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    FIRST ANNUAL ‘BRIDGE DAY WALK’ IN LOUISA, KY AND FORT GAY, WV.

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Airport Road

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

  • Obituaries
    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY;  SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY; SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 11 A.M.   

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 11 A.M.  

    GOV. BESHEAR ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS AS FLOODED COUNTIES NOW FACE DANGEROUS HEAT

    GOV. BESHEAR ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS AS FLOODED COUNTIES NOW FACE DANGEROUS HEAT

  • Announcements
    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    Louisa City Council  Regular Meeting  Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update  Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER  NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

    LOUISA CHAPTER DAR HOLDING RAFFLE FOR TWO WOODEN ROCKING CHAIRS

    LOUISA CHAPTER DAR HOLDING RAFFLE FOR TWO WOODEN ROCKING CHAIRS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 2022

  • Editorials/Letters
    ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS:  Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans   

    ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS: Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans  

    MARTIN COUNTY SUPT. SAYS HE WAS TRYING TO BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR’ LOANING 2 BUSES TO FAIR BOARD

    MARTIN COUNTY SUPT. SAYS HE WAS TRYING TO BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR’ LOANING 2 BUSES TO FAIR BOARD

    PRESTON WRITES PEACEMAKING MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER FACEBOOK FIASCO

    PRESTON WRITES PEACEMAKING MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER FACEBOOK FIASCO

    FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO  COMMENTS ON MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES

    FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO COMMENTS ON MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES

    BOARD CHAIRMAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES AT FAIR

    BOARD CHAIRMAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES AT FAIR

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Losing everything, what or who is important? 

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Losing everything, what or who is important? 

    THELEVISALAZER.COM IS PAVING THE WAY FOR GROWING MOVE TO ‘ONLINE ONLY’ JOURNALISM

    THELEVISALAZER.COM IS PAVING THE WAY FOR GROWING MOVE TO ‘ONLINE ONLY’ JOURNALISM

    OPINION: KENTUCKY CROSSES INTO NEW ERA OF DRIVER LICENSING

    OPINION: KENTUCKY CROSSES INTO NEW ERA OF DRIVER LICENSING

    ‘DRY’ TERRITORY IS BECOMING HARDER TO FIND IN RURAL KENTUCKY

    ‘DRY’ TERRITORY IS BECOMING HARDER TO FIND IN RURAL KENTUCKY

  • News
    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    THREE LOST LIVES AND OVER 25,000 HOMES OR BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER ACROSS THE REGION; EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EASTERN KENTUCKY AS FLOODWATERS RISE

    THREE LOST LIVES AND OVER 25,000 HOMES OR BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER ACROSS THE REGION; EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EASTERN KENTUCKY AS FLOODWATERS RISE

    “COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY HOMECOMING” SET FOR 2022 SEPTEMBERFEST: NOAH, RICKY SKAGGS AND LARRY CORDLE TO PERFORM

    “COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY HOMECOMING” SET FOR 2022 SEPTEMBERFEST: NOAH, RICKY SKAGGS AND LARRY CORDLE TO PERFORM

  • Sports
    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FIFTH ANNUAL  LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW  JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM!   $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

    FIFTH ANNUAL LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM! $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

  • Lifestyles
    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER IS CHUCK PRICE

    ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER IS CHUCK PRICE

    LC TOURISM PRESIDENT GIVES WEEKEND REPORT- July 15, 2022

    LC TOURISM PRESIDENT GIVES WEEKEND REPORT- July 15, 2022

  • Courthouse
    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 26-AUGUST 5, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds and Marriages for the week of 7/23-7/28

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds and Marriages for the week of 7/23-7/28

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    KY 581 in Lawrence County road closure starting Monday July 25

    KY 581 in Lawrence County road closure starting Monday July 25

    SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT! LVFD. TAKING DIVING TRAINING SERIOUSLY

    SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT! LVFD. TAKING DIVING TRAINING SERIOUSLY

    LC FISCAL COURT: RELEASES SALARY SCHEDULE,  FLETCHER SAYS LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 10, 2022

    LC FISCAL COURT: RELEASES SALARY SCHEDULE, FLETCHER SAYS LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 10, 2022

  • Recollections
    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    FIRST ANNUAL ‘BRIDGE DAY WALK’ IN LOUISA, KY AND FORT GAY, WV.

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Airport Road

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

  • Obituaries
    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY;  SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY; SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 11 A.M.   

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 11 A.M.  

    GOV. BESHEAR ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS AS FLOODED COUNTIES NOW FACE DANGEROUS HEAT

    GOV. BESHEAR ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS AS FLOODED COUNTIES NOW FACE DANGEROUS HEAT

  • Announcements
    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    Louisa City Council  Regular Meeting  Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update  Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

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GROWING UP IN LOUISA – DECK THE HALLS!

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December 9, 2017
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Growing up in Louisa – Deck the Halls!   

 Weekly feature . . . by Mike Coburn

After all, ‘tis the Season to be Jolly,’ eh? Well, I took some time to research where all of this merriment arose. Frankly, the histories I saw took parts of our ‘traditional’ celebrations back to at least the fourth or fifth centuries. That was a lot for my unsophisticated mind to handle, so I dialed the time continuum forward to at least the seventeenth or eighteenth centuries and started there. If you are left wondering about earlier times you can do your own search to the answers. Besides, you may find things I might have missed, or you may have little interest in ancient history.

My trip told me that while portions of our traditional celebration came from pagan religious practices mixed with Christian practices that had grown up around the celebration of Christ’s birth. It would be the latter part of the eighteenth century when what we know as a Christmas tree, popped up in Germany. As evidence, the song ‘O Tannenbaum’ was part of the German tradition.  Other similar practices amalgamated with traditions through creating wreaths, putting up greenery, having special meals, and giving gifts gave spirit to the winter celebration. Early American traditions merged from other cultures because of the ‘mixing bowl’ effect. International traditions were brought together with the integration of peoples from western Europe and other places. Since I have already done the Ancester.com search I can clearly put my ancestors in that group since I am mostly Irish, Scot, and English. Does that make me a Celtic writer? Well, maybe just a person of Celtic bloodlines.

 The most common activity aside from the Christian church celebration of the nativity as described in Luke 2, was the mid-European practice of bringing in a tree and adding decorations. One cannot imagine today not having a Christmas tree, or perhaps several Christmas trees to decorate our homes. While that tradition may have come from Germany, the practice is so widespread that today will find them in nearly every Christian household around the world, and occasionally even in Jewish, or the homes of other faiths. The legends of Santa Claus, or Father Christmas, who delivers gifts to all ‘good boys and girls,’ also made the trip across the water, and ties neatly into the notion of placing ‘gifts’ under the tree to be opened on Christmas morn. That is how I remember my Christmases past.

Back in the day, live trees were cut from the forested hills around our town, or from people we knew that lived outside of town. While many have memories of cutting those trees and dragging them home, I was involved in this kind of thing only a few times. I’m sure this was partly because of my tender age, not having equipment or land, or the proper skills to prevent my untimely death. My great-aunt, Shirley Chapman, a high-school math teacher, usually reached out to her students who lived and worked on farms, likely paying them some reasonable amount to have them cut and deliver a tree. I do remember seeing a freshly cut tree on the front porch. We boys had the job of fitting it into a metal stand in our living room. I recall that my Aunt Shirley was a stickler that our tree was a cedar. I never knew why, but as might be normal with kids, I figured she must be right.

There are two general types of Christmas trees in today’s marketplace: real and artificial. Many people swear by real trees, perhaps because of strong family traditions, or maybe because they like the smell of greenery in the house. It might also be because some rebel over the concept that a ‘fake’ tree is meets the traditional requirements. People have the right to that opinion. Others prefer a tree that can be used multiple times and that create less mess. Let’s consider the attributes of real trees:

 The more popular real trees are of Balsam Fir, Nobel Fir, Scots Pine, and Douglas Fir. Some of these, and others have a citrus smell, while others have less fragrance. Some have thicker branches, or have a manmade perfect cone shape, or are known for keeping their needles intact, longer. While Eastern Red Cedar is popular with many, Blue Spruce is a favorite of others. At my age, I don’t really care so long as it looks like a Christmas tree and can hold the family heirloom decorations. I suspect the grandkids worry more about the presents underneath.

Fake trees are of two classes: plastic or aluminum. The metal ones came out as a shiny product of midcentury modern (1950’s), because it went with the sleek, contemporary décor of the day. Some of us thought they were ‘too artificial’ and garish and smacked of space travel. Sputnik and trips into outer space was all the rage and so ‘with it.’ I wasn’t and still don’t like the ‘retro’ look.

Plastic trees have come a long way in that some now closely resemble the real thing. It is hard to tell that it isn’t real once it is fully dressed in decorations. Today, the more expensive ones are ‘pre-lit.’ That solves the problem inherent with running strings of lights. Those become tangled during the off-season, and some require that all bulbs lite. This makes finding the bad bulb a real chore. While there’s no law preventing someone from adding more lights to a pre-lit model, including ‘bubble lights’ of old, it isn’t particularly recommended. Just as the trees have improved, so have electrical circuits and wiring. I remember clearly that our old screw-in fuses had a way of requiring replacement at Christmas time. Today we usually have that covered with larger ‘breaker’ boxes and grounded systems. Electric lights, of course, are far superior to using candles and risking a family fire-night out. Open fireplaces are problem, enough.

Ornaments represent another issue. I know that today my family has a mixture of some very nice trinkets that we continue to pull out every year. When we open the boxes it’s like seeing old friends. Comments such as ‘This is my favorite,’ or ‘I forgot about this one,’ punctuates the conversations. We see the one we made by hand years ago for mom’s special gift. We dig out and discover afresh an old framed picture of a child now grown and having children of their own. Garlands and strings (thinking popcorn) and loads of ice sickles finish the tree except for an angel, or star on top.

My family has traditionally called the kids, even after they’re grown, to meet to decorate the tree and to make gingersnap cookies, sugar cookies, and have some eggnog for refreshments. When the tree is finished then mom puts up the remainder of wreaths, garlands, nativity displays, nutcracker dolls, holly, and mistletoe. The teens pretend to shy away from the kissing spot, but grownups have no trouble. Who knows what really happens when distractions take our attention? The railing and bannisters are all wrapped with sprigs of pine, while bells and ceramic collectables are put on display. We are not far off from putting piles of packages under the tree.

It is time to watch the ‘Polar Express,’ ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ or ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas.’ No matter how old I get, I still enjoy watching the kids watching these films. What a blessing traditions are to families!

 Decking the hall with boughs of holly is a family effort and builds memories for young and old alike. Breaking out records of Christmas Carols is part of the evening. We sing along with Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Gene Autry, Burl Ives, or others. Old memories are refreshed for us old folks, and new ones are created for the young.

It’s a good time to take a breath, relax, and pull up some of those memories. Maybe you’ll be in one of mine? I strongly feel that the richness of sharing and repeating traditions can’t be beat. We all can make life exciting and fun, if not for ourselves, then for our friends and families. After all, we merely need to ‘deck the halls.’

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