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    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    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

  • 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
    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022:  Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022: Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    LAWRENCE CO., KY.  FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    LAWRENCE CO., KY. FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    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

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    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

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    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

  • Top 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
    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    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

  • Announcements
    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5.  in Louisa

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5. in Louisa

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    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!

  • Editorials/Letters
    FEMA CRITICIZED FOR BEING TOO STINGY WITH FLOOD RELIEF

    FEMA CRITICIZED FOR BEING TOO STINGY WITH FLOOD RELIEF

    NOTED MINE SAFETY EXPERT SAYS FLOODING MADE WORSE BY STRIP MINING

    NOTED MINE SAFETY EXPERT SAYS FLOODING MADE WORSE BY STRIP MINING

    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

  • News
    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    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

  • 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
    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022:  Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022: Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    LAWRENCE CO., KY.  FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    LAWRENCE CO., KY. FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    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

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    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

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    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

  • Top 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
    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    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

  • Announcements
    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5.  in Louisa

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5. in Louisa

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    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!

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‘THE DROP’ IS A NEW, VALUABLE ASSET TO YOUTH OF LAWRENCE COUNTY

Area youth provided safe place to 'hang out'

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September 19, 2018
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September 19, 2018

The Drop is a new addition to our youth services in Lawrence County by Pathways

Rhonda Crockett

Youth in or around the area are encouraged to take advantage of some new beneficial services from Pathways. Their services include: Community Support Services, Youth Peer Support Services, and Supported Employment Services, Therapy for Mental health and Substance Use, and Targeted Case Management.

However, youth do not have to be Pathways consumers to attend. The facility is quite large and can accommodate numerous youth. They have had as many as eighty-one, according to Pat Derefield, manager of the Louisa Pathways center. Their goal is by offering a great place to socialize and relax, if indeed youth require service they will let the staff know and they can get them started.


Children’s Services Director – Heather Compton, shared this information:

“…The overall goal of The Drop in LC; above all else, is to be a resource for not only youth who are at-risk of social/emotional issues, but also youth who provide positive influence to their peers. It is the goal of any TAY behavioral health service to address both stigma and barriers to getting individual needs met. Our youth are the adults of tomorrow and they need to be supported.”


The Drop in Lawrence County is funded by Pathways alone at this point in time. A grant was received to start other Drop Centers in their catchment area called TAYLRD (Transitioned Age Youth Launching Realized Dreams). This is the last year of funding for the initial award. They have borrowed many of the concepts of that programming to establish The Drop in Lawrence County. Currently they are awaiting news from Kentucky’s Department of Behavioral Health to see if they can utilize existing last year money to support The Drop’s infrastructure.

Each location is equipped with Peer Support Specialists, Community Support Specialists, Case Managers, and Therapists that are ready to help each individual in their recovery journey. The Drop staff is made up of individuals that have experience receiving behavioral health services and are well trained in providing help to the young adults they work with.

The Drop in Lawrence County currently has four staff members. That number includes our Project Director, Tony Dillow, and 3 TAY (Transitioned Age Youth) who are Skylar Moore, James Fitchpatrick, and Karrah Shirkey. Plans are underway in the coming months to train them as Community Support Associates, and Youth Peer Support Specialists. The Drop also has a Supported Employment Specialist, Tyler Perkins, who serves youth and young adults in Boyd and Lawrence Counties.
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Open until 7:00 pm every Bulldog Home Game

The Drop has a monthly calendar on their Facebook page (The Drop Lawrence County). They have weekly events such as Feast Friday. Every home football they are open until 7:00 pm. October they will have a Halloween Party, November we will celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, December they will have a Christmas Party.


Some of our area youth enjoying the entertainment accommodations

 

It has a variety of entertainment tools, including a pool table, video games, Xbox One, karaoke machine, gaming computers, board game, and art rooms. To make it super cool it has the game that every young person is raving about – FORTNITE! Additional services The Drop offers include assisting youth with continuing their education, mental health, substance abuse counseling, and much more.

The Drop has already impressed many community members including Mayor Harold Slone, here’s what he had to say about their open house:

“I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening of a new youth center here in Louisa Friday evening. The Drop is a new center for youth to drop by and hang out after school. It is located at the Pathways center out by the hospital.” Louisa mayor Harold Slone said. “What an awesome opportunity for our youth to socialize with others, grab a cold drink, get a bite to eat at times, play pool, or use the computers for work or age appropriate video games.”

“ALL Positive atmosphere! I simply was taken aback at how nice this place is. Thank You Pathways, and all the students and employee’s that had a part in this. They will also be a guest on Moments with the Mayor soon so can we learn more about the details. Some transportation opportunities will be available at some point as well.”

The Drop has had a wealth of support and donations from the community, which has made it possible to serve a snack every evening. Their goal is to plan to have a “Feast Friday” where they will serve an actual meal. They welcome any donation of food to offer for snacks, or “Feast Friday”. Also, hygiene/cleaning items for Drop members and clothing when requested. You can contact any of the staff at The Drop to coordinate a donation. They can make available tax deductible charitable donations form available to anyone who may be interested.


The Drop currently has two locations, one in Ashland, KY and now in Louisa, KY. It is located at 60 Professional Drive, Louisa, KY 41230, across from Lawrence County Middle School.

Older Youth age 19-25 can attend The Drop from 1:00-3:00, M-F. Youth age 14-18 can attend from 3:30-6:30, M-F. The age group for services in Lawrence County is 14-25. The Drop is a great way to keep our youth out of trouble and involved in the community. They always have something fun going on. Find them on Facebook, like their page, and see upcoming events. Any youth, in the listed age category, that could benefit from these services is encouraged to “Drop” by!

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  1. Shawn M Emerson says:
    2 years ago

    You all have hurt a close family friend who lost her son. There was a memorial book given to someone and that person should not have received it. It should go back to his mom. It frustrates me to see an organization touting that it does good, to do something so bad. While I’m sure her son benefited from the services yall offer, I know at the end of this situation yall have done wrong by his mom. Feel free to contact me directly If yall wish to discuss this further.

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