In God We Trust - Established 2008
(606) 638-0123 markgrayson@me.com
No Result
View All Result
In God We Trust - Established 2008
Advertisement
  • News
    MAYOR SAYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS LATE BECAUSE OF LOCAL COMPANY’S STAFFING SHORTAGE

    MAYOR SAYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS LATE BECAUSE OF LOCAL COMPANY’S STAFFING SHORTAGE

    Conservative Patrick Flannery Announces Run for House District 96 in Carter and Lawrence Counties

    Conservative Patrick Flannery Announces Run for House District 96 in Carter and Lawrence Counties

    Grow Appalachia helps Lawrence County couple start new farm

    Grow Appalachia helps Lawrence County couple start new farm

    Bridge on KY 644 at Walbridge in Lawrence County closed next week for inspection

    Bridge on KY 644 at Walbridge in Lawrence County closed next week for inspection

    FOR “PETE” SAKE: FORMER BIG SANDY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR GETS ‘HEFTY’ MONEY SETTLEMENT

    FOR “PETE” SAKE: FORMER BIG SANDY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR GETS ‘HEFTY’ MONEY SETTLEMENT

    ‘A crazy path’ brings Thanksgiving dinner and inspiration to forgotten Blaine, Ky.

    ‘A crazy path’ brings Thanksgiving dinner and inspiration to forgotten Blaine, Ky.

    WHAT IF WE MADE A DIFFERENT STORY ABOUT ‘HILLBILLIES’?

    WHAT IF WE MADE A DIFFERENT STORY ABOUT ‘HILLBILLIES’?

    Kentucky Power Storm Summary: Thanksgiving wind storm update, 7,000 lost power

    Kentucky Power Storm Summary: Thanksgiving wind storm update, 7,000 lost power

    Lawrence County Grand Jury Indictments include drugs, theft, and endangering minor

    Lawrence County Grand Jury Indictments include drugs, theft, and endangering minor

    100 FEET OF DAMAGED PIPE AT LOUISA EAST WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AFTER FIRE

    100 FEET OF DAMAGED PIPE AT LOUISA EAST WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AFTER FIRE

  • Sports
    Rebels ready to take the next step, Open season tonight at Home

    Rebels ready to take the next step, Open season tonight at Home

    Paintsville upends Lawrence Co. in OT

    Paintsville upends Lawrence Co. in OT

    Lady Rebels fall in the BJM Tournament, Marcum makes All Tournament team

    Lady Rebels fall in the BJM Tournament, Marcum makes All Tournament team

    LC’s Ally Moore signs with West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer

    LC’s Ally Moore signs with West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer

    Dawgs defeat Phelps in Home opener

    Dawgs defeat Phelps in Home opener

    Lady Dawgs Runner Up in BJM Tournament at Tolsia

    Lady Dawgs Runner Up in BJM Tournament at Tolsia

    Martin Co. opens new digs with big win over Lawrence Co.

    Martin Co. opens new digs with big win over Lawrence Co.

    Lady Dawgs take care of Lady Rebels, Will play for BJM Title tonight

    Lady Dawgs take care of Lady Rebels, Will play for BJM Title tonight

    Lady Rebels open the season tonight on the road, Host the BJM Tournament this weekend

    Lady Rebels open the season tonight on the road, Host the BJM Tournament this weekend

  • Lifestyles
    ‘Christmas in the Mountains’ in Martin County

    ‘Christmas in the Mountains’ in Martin County

    WE LOVE A PARADE! CHRISTMAS PARADE IN LOUISA SET  FOR DEC. 14

    WE LOVE A PARADE! CHRISTMAS PARADE IN LOUISA SET FOR DEC. 14

    TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE AT LOUISA WALMART; SANTA VISITS FOR PICS, TOO

    TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE AT LOUISA WALMART; SANTA VISITS FOR PICS, TOO

    15th ANNUAL LMS ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAAR HOSTS MORE THAN 40 ARTISANS

    15th ANNUAL LMS ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAAR HOSTS MORE THAN 40 ARTISANS

    Lawrence County Extension Office holds Wreath Making Class on Thursday December 5, 2019

    Lawrence County Extension Office holds Wreath Making Class on Thursday December 5, 2019

    Inez Hometown Homemaker Christmas Party at Miss Ida’s

    Inez Hometown Homemaker Christmas Party at Miss Ida’s

    TAPESTRY OF OLD FT. GAY HIGH PRESENTED TO COUNCIL AT MEETING

    TAPESTRY OF OLD FT. GAY HIGH PRESENTED TO COUNCIL AT MEETING

    15th Annual  LMS Christmas  Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    15th Annual LMS Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    Tolsia ProStart winning you over one bite at a time

    Tolsia ProStart winning you over one bite at a time

  • Courthouse
    December 2019 Lawrence County Fiscal Court Update on illegal trash dumping

    December 2019 Lawrence County Fiscal Court Update on illegal trash dumping

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – DECEMBER 1-8, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – DECEMBER 1-8, 2019

    TWO ARRESTED IN BLAINE IN PAST TWO DAYS

    TWO ARRESTED IN BLAINE IN PAST TWO DAYS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE REPORT: DECEMBER 7, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE REPORT: DECEMBER 7, 2019

    Louisa Utility Board Meeting Agenda December 3, 2019, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utility Board Meeting Agenda December 3, 2019, 6:00PM

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – NOVEMBER 24-30, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – NOVEMBER 24-30, 2019

    Lawrence County District Docket Judge Brett Butcher

    Lawrence County District Docket Judge Brett Butcher

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 15-23, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 15-23, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE NEWS; MARRIAGES, DEEDS AND CIVIL SUITS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE NEWS; MARRIAGES, DEEDS AND CIVIL SUITS

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Christmas is Coming

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Christmas is Coming

    Michael Coburn EXTRA: Pulled Pork

    Michael Coburn EXTRA: Pulled Pork

    19th Century Appalachia Comes Alive in Betsy Reeder’s Broomstraw Ridge

    19th Century Appalachia Comes Alive in Betsy Reeder’s Broomstraw Ridge

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Marriage

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Marriage

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Happy Thanksgiving!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Happy Thanksgiving!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Grocers

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Grocers

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Wake Up! It’s Veterans Day  

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Wake Up! It’s Veterans Day  

    2019 Veterans Educational Exhibit is loaded with displays

    2019 Veterans Educational Exhibit is loaded with displays

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Restaurants

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Restaurants

  • Obituaries
    Darrell Daniels, 63,  of Louisa, KY

    Darrell Daniels, 63,  of Louisa, KY

    William Herbert Vance, 62, of Louisa, KY

    William Herbert Vance, 62, of Louisa, KY

    Thomas “Jack” Thurman Fowler, 69, of Fort Gay, WV

    Thomas “Jack” Thurman Fowler, 69, of Fort Gay, WV

    Joy E. Burchwell, 95, of Louisa, KY

    Joy E. Burchwell, 95, of Louisa, KY

    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

    Bascom Castle, 88, of Fort Gay, WV

    Bascom Castle, 88, of Fort Gay, WV

    Robert Crum, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Louisa

    Robert Crum, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Louisa

    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Shawn Murphy, 37, of Independence, KY

    Shawn Murphy, 37, of Independence, KY

  • Regional News
    Beshear appoints all new Kentucky Board of Education

    Beshear appoints all new Kentucky Board of Education

    UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 14 Cancels Golden Alert – Man Found Safe

    UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 14 Cancels Golden Alert – Man Found Safe

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 7, 2019

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 7, 2019

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    Outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin fires off order aimed at curbing Rocky Adkins’ pension

    Outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin fires off order aimed at curbing Rocky Adkins’ pension

    KENTUCKY POWER TO DELIVER 100TH ACT OF APPRECIATION WITH GRANT TO HIGHLANDS MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER

    KENTUCKY POWER TO DELIVER 100TH ACT OF APPRECIATION WITH GRANT TO HIGHLANDS MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER

    MARTIN COUNTY MOTHER CHARGED WITH STABBING 4 MONTH-OLD DURING THANKSGIVING

    MARTIN COUNTY MOTHER CHARGED WITH STABBING 4 MONTH-OLD DURING THANKSGIVING

    UPDATE: INDICTED EX-MANAGER OF BOYD COUNTY, KY. CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE MAKES COURT APPEARANCE ON THEFT & EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES

    UPDATE: INDICTED EX-MANAGER OF BOYD COUNTY, KY. CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE MAKES COURT APPEARANCE ON THEFT & EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES

    ROCKY TAKES SENIOR ADVISOR POST IN NEW BESHEAR ADMINISTRATION

    ROCKY TAKES SENIOR ADVISOR POST IN NEW BESHEAR ADMINISTRATION

  • Announcements
    KentuckyWired Begins Activation of Government Offices

    KentuckyWired Begins Activation of Government Offices

    The LCHS Winter Choral Concert at Louisa United Methodist Church 7:00 pm Tuesday

    The LCHS Winter Choral Concert at Louisa United Methodist Church 7:00 pm Tuesday

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    The Louisa Police & Fire Departments’ TOY DRIVE

    The Louisa Police & Fire Departments’ TOY DRIVE

    15th Annual  LMS Christmas  Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    15th Annual LMS Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    Matt Jones coming back on Kentucky Sports Radio

    Matt Jones coming back on Kentucky Sports Radio

    KSP Kicks off Annual Holiday Food Drive

    KSP Kicks off Annual Holiday Food Drive

    Ft. Gay Tree Lighting Ceremony today at 6:00 pm

    Ft. Gay Tree Lighting Ceremony today at 6:00 pm

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TOURISM SPONSORS TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING MORNING

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TOURISM SPONSORS TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING MORNING

  • Lazer ad prices
  • News
    MAYOR SAYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS LATE BECAUSE OF LOCAL COMPANY’S STAFFING SHORTAGE

    MAYOR SAYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS LATE BECAUSE OF LOCAL COMPANY’S STAFFING SHORTAGE

    Conservative Patrick Flannery Announces Run for House District 96 in Carter and Lawrence Counties

    Conservative Patrick Flannery Announces Run for House District 96 in Carter and Lawrence Counties

    Grow Appalachia helps Lawrence County couple start new farm

    Grow Appalachia helps Lawrence County couple start new farm

    Bridge on KY 644 at Walbridge in Lawrence County closed next week for inspection

    Bridge on KY 644 at Walbridge in Lawrence County closed next week for inspection

    FOR “PETE” SAKE: FORMER BIG SANDY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR GETS ‘HEFTY’ MONEY SETTLEMENT

    FOR “PETE” SAKE: FORMER BIG SANDY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR GETS ‘HEFTY’ MONEY SETTLEMENT

    ‘A crazy path’ brings Thanksgiving dinner and inspiration to forgotten Blaine, Ky.

    ‘A crazy path’ brings Thanksgiving dinner and inspiration to forgotten Blaine, Ky.

    WHAT IF WE MADE A DIFFERENT STORY ABOUT ‘HILLBILLIES’?

    WHAT IF WE MADE A DIFFERENT STORY ABOUT ‘HILLBILLIES’?

    Kentucky Power Storm Summary: Thanksgiving wind storm update, 7,000 lost power

    Kentucky Power Storm Summary: Thanksgiving wind storm update, 7,000 lost power

    Lawrence County Grand Jury Indictments include drugs, theft, and endangering minor

    Lawrence County Grand Jury Indictments include drugs, theft, and endangering minor

    100 FEET OF DAMAGED PIPE AT LOUISA EAST WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AFTER FIRE

    100 FEET OF DAMAGED PIPE AT LOUISA EAST WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AFTER FIRE

  • Sports
    Rebels ready to take the next step, Open season tonight at Home

    Rebels ready to take the next step, Open season tonight at Home

    Paintsville upends Lawrence Co. in OT

    Paintsville upends Lawrence Co. in OT

    Lady Rebels fall in the BJM Tournament, Marcum makes All Tournament team

    Lady Rebels fall in the BJM Tournament, Marcum makes All Tournament team

    LC’s Ally Moore signs with West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer

    LC’s Ally Moore signs with West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer

    Dawgs defeat Phelps in Home opener

    Dawgs defeat Phelps in Home opener

    Lady Dawgs Runner Up in BJM Tournament at Tolsia

    Lady Dawgs Runner Up in BJM Tournament at Tolsia

    Martin Co. opens new digs with big win over Lawrence Co.

    Martin Co. opens new digs with big win over Lawrence Co.

    Lady Dawgs take care of Lady Rebels, Will play for BJM Title tonight

    Lady Dawgs take care of Lady Rebels, Will play for BJM Title tonight

    Lady Rebels open the season tonight on the road, Host the BJM Tournament this weekend

    Lady Rebels open the season tonight on the road, Host the BJM Tournament this weekend

  • Lifestyles
    ‘Christmas in the Mountains’ in Martin County

    ‘Christmas in the Mountains’ in Martin County

    WE LOVE A PARADE! CHRISTMAS PARADE IN LOUISA SET  FOR DEC. 14

    WE LOVE A PARADE! CHRISTMAS PARADE IN LOUISA SET FOR DEC. 14

    TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE AT LOUISA WALMART; SANTA VISITS FOR PICS, TOO

    TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE AT LOUISA WALMART; SANTA VISITS FOR PICS, TOO

    15th ANNUAL LMS ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAAR HOSTS MORE THAN 40 ARTISANS

    15th ANNUAL LMS ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAAR HOSTS MORE THAN 40 ARTISANS

    Lawrence County Extension Office holds Wreath Making Class on Thursday December 5, 2019

    Lawrence County Extension Office holds Wreath Making Class on Thursday December 5, 2019

    Inez Hometown Homemaker Christmas Party at Miss Ida’s

    Inez Hometown Homemaker Christmas Party at Miss Ida’s

    TAPESTRY OF OLD FT. GAY HIGH PRESENTED TO COUNCIL AT MEETING

    TAPESTRY OF OLD FT. GAY HIGH PRESENTED TO COUNCIL AT MEETING

    15th Annual  LMS Christmas  Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    15th Annual LMS Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    Tolsia ProStart winning you over one bite at a time

    Tolsia ProStart winning you over one bite at a time

  • Courthouse
    December 2019 Lawrence County Fiscal Court Update on illegal trash dumping

    December 2019 Lawrence County Fiscal Court Update on illegal trash dumping

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – DECEMBER 1-8, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – DECEMBER 1-8, 2019

    TWO ARRESTED IN BLAINE IN PAST TWO DAYS

    TWO ARRESTED IN BLAINE IN PAST TWO DAYS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE REPORT: DECEMBER 7, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE REPORT: DECEMBER 7, 2019

    Louisa Utility Board Meeting Agenda December 3, 2019, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utility Board Meeting Agenda December 3, 2019, 6:00PM

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – NOVEMBER 24-30, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST – NOVEMBER 24-30, 2019

    Lawrence County District Docket Judge Brett Butcher

    Lawrence County District Docket Judge Brett Butcher

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 15-23, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 15-23, 2019

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE NEWS; MARRIAGES, DEEDS AND CIVIL SUITS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE NEWS; MARRIAGES, DEEDS AND CIVIL SUITS

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Christmas is Coming

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Christmas is Coming

    Michael Coburn EXTRA: Pulled Pork

    Michael Coburn EXTRA: Pulled Pork

    19th Century Appalachia Comes Alive in Betsy Reeder’s Broomstraw Ridge

    19th Century Appalachia Comes Alive in Betsy Reeder’s Broomstraw Ridge

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Marriage

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Marriage

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Happy Thanksgiving!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Happy Thanksgiving!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Grocers

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Grocers

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Wake Up! It’s Veterans Day  

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Wake Up! It’s Veterans Day  

    2019 Veterans Educational Exhibit is loaded with displays

    2019 Veterans Educational Exhibit is loaded with displays

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Restaurants

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Restaurants

  • Obituaries
    Darrell Daniels, 63,  of Louisa, KY

    Darrell Daniels, 63,  of Louisa, KY

    William Herbert Vance, 62, of Louisa, KY

    William Herbert Vance, 62, of Louisa, KY

    Thomas “Jack” Thurman Fowler, 69, of Fort Gay, WV

    Thomas “Jack” Thurman Fowler, 69, of Fort Gay, WV

    Joy E. Burchwell, 95, of Louisa, KY

    Joy E. Burchwell, 95, of Louisa, KY

    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

    Bascom Castle, 88, of Fort Gay, WV

    Bascom Castle, 88, of Fort Gay, WV

    Robert Crum, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Louisa

    Robert Crum, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Louisa

    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Shawn Murphy, 37, of Independence, KY

    Shawn Murphy, 37, of Independence, KY

  • Regional News
    Beshear appoints all new Kentucky Board of Education

    Beshear appoints all new Kentucky Board of Education

    UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 14 Cancels Golden Alert – Man Found Safe

    UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 14 Cancels Golden Alert – Man Found Safe

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 7, 2019

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 7, 2019

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    Outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin fires off order aimed at curbing Rocky Adkins’ pension

    Outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin fires off order aimed at curbing Rocky Adkins’ pension

    KENTUCKY POWER TO DELIVER 100TH ACT OF APPRECIATION WITH GRANT TO HIGHLANDS MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER

    KENTUCKY POWER TO DELIVER 100TH ACT OF APPRECIATION WITH GRANT TO HIGHLANDS MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER

    MARTIN COUNTY MOTHER CHARGED WITH STABBING 4 MONTH-OLD DURING THANKSGIVING

    MARTIN COUNTY MOTHER CHARGED WITH STABBING 4 MONTH-OLD DURING THANKSGIVING

    UPDATE: INDICTED EX-MANAGER OF BOYD COUNTY, KY. CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE MAKES COURT APPEARANCE ON THEFT & EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES

    UPDATE: INDICTED EX-MANAGER OF BOYD COUNTY, KY. CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE MAKES COURT APPEARANCE ON THEFT & EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES

    ROCKY TAKES SENIOR ADVISOR POST IN NEW BESHEAR ADMINISTRATION

    ROCKY TAKES SENIOR ADVISOR POST IN NEW BESHEAR ADMINISTRATION

  • Announcements
    KentuckyWired Begins Activation of Government Offices

    KentuckyWired Begins Activation of Government Offices

    The LCHS Winter Choral Concert at Louisa United Methodist Church 7:00 pm Tuesday

    The LCHS Winter Choral Concert at Louisa United Methodist Church 7:00 pm Tuesday

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    MOUNTAIN MOVERS PRESENTS ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL

    The Louisa Police & Fire Departments’ TOY DRIVE

    The Louisa Police & Fire Departments’ TOY DRIVE

    15th Annual  LMS Christmas  Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    15th Annual LMS Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019

    Matt Jones coming back on Kentucky Sports Radio

    Matt Jones coming back on Kentucky Sports Radio

    KSP Kicks off Annual Holiday Food Drive

    KSP Kicks off Annual Holiday Food Drive

    Ft. Gay Tree Lighting Ceremony today at 6:00 pm

    Ft. Gay Tree Lighting Ceremony today at 6:00 pm

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TOURISM SPONSORS TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING MORNING

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TOURISM SPONSORS TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING MORNING

  • Lazer ad prices
No Result
View All Result
TheLevisaLazer.com  - The Levisa Lazer
No Result
View All Result
Advertisement
Home Content Business

Hard times for hardwood in Kentucky

Tarriffs blamed for most of the downturn in lumber industry in Kentucky

Kentucky Government Press Release by Kentucky Government Press Release
October 31, 2019
in Business
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
This lumber operation across from Louisa Middle school has been growing by the week as hardwood producers continue to sell their products locally instead of sending them to the Hamlin, W.Va. location that once employed 220 workers before it suddenly shut down recently.

 

(FRANKFORT , KY) — In advance of President Donald Trump’s visit to Lexington, the Kentucky hardwood industry has released information about the economic impact of tariffs in the ongoing trade battle with China.

Since tariffs on hardwood were imposed by the administration, exports are down more than 47 percent and the value of those exports was off more than $615 million, according to the Hardwood Federation, an industry group based in Washington. But the impacts are being felt much closer to home—throughout Central Appalachia, the so-called wood basket of the hardwood industry.

“The demise of coal is well documented throughout the region,” said Bob Bauer, executive director of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association. “Often overlooked in this economic discussion are forest industries, including the harvesting of hardwood for furniture, flooring, and myriad other uses. We’re being devastated by the tariffs in much the same manner as farmers have been throughout the grain belt.”

Kentucky’s forest industries employ more than 26,000 directly and create nearly 60,000 total jobs with an economic impact of more than $13 billion according to a research study by the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.

The report also showed that even before tariffs, medium grade log prices were on the decline. The tariffs only exacerbate the situation.

“We’re already fighting problems at home with competition from other flooring and

manufacturing materials,” said Steve Merrick, president of Somerset Hardwood Flooring. “As an industry, we have to face the competition head-on to survive, so we don’t need tariffs that drastically reduce our market.”

In many cases, logging, milling, trucking, and support services for the industry are located in rural areas of Kentucky—much of which is where the economy has already taken a beating with the decline of coal production. At risk with a continued downturn is a deep reduction in the workforce across all industry sectors.

“China is our largest market by far for hardwood exports,” said Bauer. “Vietnam is second—but it is only one-tenth as large. The prognosis is clear and bleak. Unless the sanctions are eased, these tariffs will devastate our industry and the communities our members support with direct and indirect economic contributions.”

KFIA is the association of the forest products industry, service providers and landowners that reside or conduct business in Kentucky. KFIA is a necessary investment of the forest resource stakeholder because of the robust services and benefits provided by the association. KFIA exists to preserve the traditions, markets and influence of all the organizations benefiting from Kentucky’s forest resources.

ShareTweetShareSendPinShare
Next Post
Drug testing food stamp recipients doesn’t pay off, Bevin aide says

Drug testing food stamp recipients doesn’t pay off, Bevin aide says

Comments 11

  1. Avatar Joe Daugherty says:
    1 month ago

    Vote obama and it’s gift that keeps giving . The mines used lots timber post,cribs,headers,canopy’s,ties,pallets,sleepers but obama he fix that . Keep voting democrate and a Mexican will soon move into your house .

    Reply
    • Avatar KAG says:
      1 month ago

      Baaaaaaaaaaaaaa

      Reply
    • Avatar Whatever says:
      1 month ago

      Whatever happened to “Make America Great Again”. LOL, yeah, Trumpty Dumpty will make it great again.

      Reply
  2. Avatar Citizen says:
    1 month ago

    You better get in line KAG…

    Oh wait I see you up front…

    Baaaaaa…

    Reply
  3. Avatar Tony Leanhart says:
    1 month ago

    Miss management of hardwood companies is also another reason for the decline. The company leaders relied on overseas markets and not see what was happening in front of them. Now they are releasing their top , long term employees due the the owners miss management. With those well experienced company and industry leaders out of the equation the industry can’t help themselves from collapsing. Generations of great leaders in the industry are lost and the industry owners blame everything but themselves. I was once the President of the KFIA and know first hand that all the eggs were put in one or two baskets and now the wasteful companies were slow to react and now ask for a handout.

    Reply
    • Avatar Robbie says:
      1 month ago

      You are correct. Hardwood companies were on a downward spiral long before tariffs were put in place! Miss management, their greed cannot be blamed on the tariffs!

      Reply
  4. Avatar Democrat says:
    1 month ago

    Democrats need to take back the house! Enough said!

    Reply
    • Avatar Maga to the end. says:
      1 month ago

      Your an idiots they caused the decline

      Reply
  5. Avatar Robbie says:
    1 month ago

    Miss managing of our local wood product companies are a BIG problem of this mess … blame it on the tariffs all you want! These local companies in our areas were floundering before the tariffs! We as log suppliers have had to chase our pay days down from bank to bank for close to a year now! It’s called MISS MANAGEMENT on local logyards and wood product companies…. this is another Democrat ploy to play on something that was already spiraling out of control before any Tarrifs were put in place. Keep the vote republican you vot dem we will go back to no lines at the bank and NO JOBS AT ALL!!!

    Reply
  6. Avatar Tc says:
    1 month ago

    Seems to me there’s a lot of hardwood at the yard across from the middle school.
    Won’t be of much help building a tourist industry if all are beautiful forests are lying on the ground waiting to be shipped to china and vietnam.

    Reply
  7. Avatar Tourist says:
    1 month ago

    Tourism does not put food on my table nor a roof over my head!!! Tourism is only a short influx of money occasionally for each person and cannot be depended upon.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

TheLevisaLazer.Com
TheLevisaLazer.com  – The Levisa Lazer

In God We Trust - Established 2008

Follow Us

Quick Links

  • News
  • Lifestyles
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Obituaries

Quick Links

  • Announcements
  • Courthouse
  • Recollections
  • Big Sandy Sportsman
  • Lazer Technology

Recent News

ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROUP PRESENTS ‘CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE’ AWARDS

ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROUP PRESENTS ‘CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE’ AWARDS

December 13, 2019
  • About Us
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us

© 2019 thelevisalazer.com, All Rights Reserved by BizNex Web.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Sports
  • Lifestyles
  • Courthouse
  • Recollections
  • Obituaries
  • Regional News
  • Announcements

© 2019 thelevisalazer.com, All Rights Reserved by BizNex Web.