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    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21:  Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21: Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:   Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.  

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

  • Sports
    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

  • Lifestyles
    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    **UPDATE**   FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1;  FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    **UPDATE** FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1; FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

  • Courthouse
    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

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

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

    Gov. Beshear: Kentucky on Track to be First State to Vaccinate Educators

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TO RECEIVE GRANT TO CLEAN UP ILLEGAL DUMP SITE

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

  • Obituaries
    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    Michael Lee Sloas, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

  • Announcements
    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    **UPDATE**   FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1;  FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    **UPDATE** FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1; FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:  Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

  • Editorials/Letters
    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Week is short on days but long on action

    Week is short on days but long on action

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

  • News
    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21:  Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21: Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:   Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.  

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

  • Sports
    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

  • Lifestyles
    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    **UPDATE**   FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1;  FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    **UPDATE** FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1; FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

  • Courthouse
    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

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

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

    Gov. Beshear: Kentucky on Track to be First State to Vaccinate Educators

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TO RECEIVE GRANT TO CLEAN UP ILLEGAL DUMP SITE

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

  • Obituaries
    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    Michael Lee Sloas, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

  • Announcements
    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    **UPDATE**   FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1;  FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    **UPDATE** FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1; FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:  Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

  • Editorials/Letters
    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Week is short on days but long on action

    Week is short on days but long on action

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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Cedar Creek Lake is Kentucky’s destination for trophy bass

Art Lander’s Outdoors Feb. 5, 2021

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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Lincoln County’s Cedar Creek Lake is Kentucky’s destination for trophy bass

Feb 5th, 2021

This is the twelfth article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs.

Cedar Creek Lake in Lincoln County (Photo from Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce)

Cedar Creek Lake, five miles southeast of Stanford in Lincoln County, has the unique distinction of being Kentucky’s only lake managed for trophy largemouth bass since its impoundment.

Through the years, a restrictive minimum size limit and daily creel limit, have created a largemouth bass fishery that is arguably one of the best in southeastern Kentucky, rivaling many large reservoirs in the region.

The main access highway is US 150.

Size

The 792-acre lake, which is 60 feet deep at the dam with an average depth of 22 feet, was impounded from Cedar Creek, a tributary to the Dix River. On September 4, 2002 the valve was closed and water began backing up behind the dam.

The $11.6 million capital construction project, the largest in the history of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), created a showplace lake, built especially for fishing.

There was extensive fish habitat work in the lake bed prior to impoundment.

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Art Lander Jr. is outdoors editor for KyForward. He is a native Kentuckian, a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a life-long hunter, angler, gardener and nature enthusiast. He has worked as a newspaper columnist, magazine journalist and author and is a former staff writer for Kentucky Afield Magazine, editor of the annual Kentucky Hunting & Trapping Guide and Kentucky Spring Hunting Guide, and co-writer of the Kentucky Afield Outdoors newspaper column.

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This included stakes beds, fish attractors made from brush piles, hardwood pallets, rock reefs, and spawning beds for sunfish, made from sheets of plastic-coated fabric covered in gravel.

Additionally, clay tiles were used to build artificial spawning structures for catfish that mimic the crevices, undercut banks and cavities where catfish nest. Very little timber in the upper half of the lake bed was cut, only boat lanes to provide access for anglers.

Managing Fishery Biologist

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Southeastern Fishery District, Marcy Anderson, District Biologist, 135 Realty Lane, Somerset, KY 42501, telephone 606-677-4096.

Marinas

There is no marina.

Boat Launching Ramps

There are three boat launching ramps.

The Lower Lake boat ramp is on the east side of the lake, near the dam, on Charlie Boone Road, off new US 150.

The Middle Lake boat ramp is on the west side of the lake. Driving from Stanford on new US 150 turn right on Cedar Ridge Road, then left on Ky 3177, to where old US 150 ends at the lake.

The Upper Lake boat ramp is on the west side of the lake, on Cowan Road, off of Ky 1770.

There is no fee to launch at any of the ramps.

Additionally, there are two carry down sites where anglers can hand-carry fishing kayaks, canoes or other small watercraft from their vehicle to the water. There is no fee to launch and trailered boats may not be launched at these two sites.

One carry down site is on the east side of the lake, off new US 150, reached via Ky 1369 and Ky 3178.

The other carry down site on the east side of the upper lake off Ky 1770.

Local Tourism information

Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism, 201 East Main Street, Suite 8, Stanford, KY 404841, telephone 606-365-4547.

Doug and Brad Flynn fishing Cedar Creek Lake near Ky 1770 bridge. (Photo from KET)

Fishing

Cedar Creek Lake is a mesotrophic lake of moderate productivity.

The lake supports largemouth bass, two species of sunfish, two species of crappie, and two species of catfish.

Gizzard shad, which were present in Cedar Creek prior to impoundment, are the main forage fish.

Largemouth Bass

The largemouth bass fishery is rated good, with a good density of fish over 15 inches.

Through the years the populations has fluctuated somewhat, but in recent years there have been several strong year classes that have bolstered the catch rates of bigger fish.

There are good numbers of quality bass in the upper lake near the Ky 1770 bridge.

Crappie

The crappie fishery is rated good. The population is stable with good numbers of fish in the 9-to-11 inch range, but bigger fish are possible. Both white and black crappie are present in the lake. Successful anglers fish jigs and minnows around structure up in the creeks in the fall.

Bluegill

The bluegill fishery is rated good, with a high density of fish less than 6 inches, but some fish up to 8 inches are present.

Redear Sunfish

The redear sunfish fishery is rated good, with an expanding population of moderate density, with good numbers of 6-to-8-inch fish, with some fish over 10 inches present. Successful anglers fish meal worms around vegetation.

Catfish

The channel catfish fishery is rated fair. There are decent numbers of 12-to-15-inch fish with some fish up to 20 inches present. The population is bolstered by a stocking program on even-numbered years.

There is a small population of flathead catfish.

Doug Flynn with Cedar Creek Lake Largemouth Bass. (Photo from KET)

Special Regulations

Minimum Size Limits and Daily Creel Limits

Largemouth Bass, a 20-inch minimum size limit, with a 1-fish daily creel limit.

Catfish, a 12 inch minimum size limit for all species.

Tailwater Fishing Opportunities

The tailwaters is small and the land along Cedar Creek below the dam is not in public ownership.

Invasive Plants and Animals

There are no non-native, invasive plants or animals in the Cedar Creek Lake, but there is a considerable amount of rooted aquatic vegetation in shallow coves.

This includes coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum) and chara, a filamentous algae of several species, commonly called muskgrass.

Additionally, cattails, a tall, reedy marsh plant, grow along many banks of the lake.

Fish Attractors

Stake beds, brush piles, rock reefs and gravel beds were placed in the lake prior to impoundment.

In recent years, some piles of Christmas trees have been periodically sunk in the lake. There are about 11 locations throughout the lake where fish attractors have been concentrated.

View a map of Cedar Creek Lake.

Bank Access and Fishing Piers

There is good bank access along Charlie Boone Road, just up the lake from the Lower Lake boat ramp, off new US 150.

A fishing pier is located at the head of the lake, at the Ky 1770 bridge.

Any angler who enjoys catch and release fishing for quality largemouth bass, and a good chance for a trophy bass, should make a trip to Cedar Creek Lake this spring. It’s well worth the drive.

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