Counties in the News highlights stories and developments about Kentucky's counties. From county government initiatives to economic progress and community events, here's a roundup of counties making headlines this week.
Week of Sept. 30, 2024
County to acquire Ridgway Memorial Library facility
The generosity of two families and of Bullitt County’s library board will make it possible for a crowded governmental office to find a new home.
Read more from The Pioneer News
Tire amnesty event recycles tires right back into the community
Spencer County Fiscal Court voted this year to once again host a tire amnesty event, giving residents the chance to turn in used tires for recycling at no charge.
Read more from The Spencer Magnet
Gov. Beshear tours new food pantry, celebrates more than $750,000 in funds for Hickman County
Gov. Andy Beshear toured the nearly complete Mission House in Clinton and celebrated $757,104 in funding for Hickman County.
Read more
Waterline project under way in South Portsmouth
Elected officials joined local engineers and contractors on Wednesday morning to mark the groundbreaking of waterline extensions, expected to provide tap water to more than 30 homes in western Greenup County.
Read more from the Daily Independent
County signs contract for broadband expansion
Harlan County recently entered into a contract with Harlan Community Television for broadband service to be extended to the Cloverfork area.
Read more from the Harlan Daily Enterprise
LaRue County approves bridge projects
A slew of bridge improvements can soon be expected throughout LaRue County following the Fiscal Court's approval of multiple state-funded programs.
Read more from the LaRue County Herald News
Washington County received nearly $40 million in priority projects funding this year
A visit to the Washington County Fiscal Court meeting on Friday, Sept. 27, from Sen. Jimmy Higdon and Rep. Kim King left smiles on the faces of magistrates. In addition to giving a legislative update to the court, Higdon and King informed the court that $39,919,104 has been spent in Washington County on road projects this year.
Read more from the Springfield Sun
New foam manufacturer retains 20 jobs
A new foam manufacturing company is scheduled to open in Daviess County this month, retaining about half of the jobs lost when another foam company shut its doors in September.
Read more from the Messenger-Inquirer
Simpson County expecting high voter turnout
Simpson County Clerk Austin Johnson addressed the fiscal court recently regarding voting absentee, early voting, and voting in the general election on Nov. 5.
Read more from the Franklin Favorite
Local authorities praise emergency response amidst storm devastation
The devastation of Hurricane Helene has been felt in and around the local area. Mason County Judge Executive Owen McNeill expressed his thanks to Emergency Management and various response teams in the local area.
Read more from the Ledger Independent
Week of Sept. 23, 2024
Volunteers needed in 75 counties to review cases of children in foster care
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers in more than half of Kentucky’s 120 counties to review cases of children in foster care and make recommendations for their care.
Read more from WDRB
Fiscal court, first responders hash out differences
After months of first responders crowding a courtroom at the Casey County Judicial Center, the Casey County Fiscal Court addressed a series of questions, and the two sides appeared to resolve some of their differences.
Read more from Casey County News
Two county roads receive granted makeovers
With nearly 2,292 miles of road to maintain, the Pulaski County Government spends a lot of time, energy and money servicing the county's roadways. The county seeks national or state assistance in repaving or improving some of their major road projects.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
Hampton retires, Nettles to be sworn in as sheriff
Scott County Sheriff Tony Hampton is retiring Oct. 1 as he seeks the seat of the 62nd District in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Jeremy Nettles will be sworn in Thursday to serve the remaining two years of Hampton's term as sheriff.
Read more from the Georgetown News-Graphic
Fiscal Court recognizes Clark County Fire Department
The most recent meeting of the Clark County Fiscal Court coincided with September 11, on which 343 firefighters courageously gave their lives. A ceremony was held to honor and promote local firefighters.
Read more from the Winchester Sun
Gov. Beshear announces $2 million for Lyon County build-ready site development
Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday an additional investment in Kentucky’s build-ready, job-ready site development efforts as Lyon County has been approved to receive $2 million in state funding aimed at encouraging future investment and job creation.
Read more from WKDZ radio
Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg to roast Judge Gritton
The Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg will have its First Annual Celebrity Roast on Thursday, Oct. 17, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. The club will be roasting the Honorable Orbrey Gritton, Anderson County Judge Executive.
Read more from the Anderson News
Shelby voters to weigh in on boundary issue
Shelby County voters will decide Nov. 5 at the polls if about 240 registered voters are going to live in Shelby or Spencer counties.
Read more from the Sentinel-News
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Week of Sept. 30, 2024
County to acquire Ridgway Memorial Library facility
The generosity of two families and of Bullitt County’s library board will make it possible for a crowded governmental office to find a new home.
Read more from The Pioneer News
Tire amnesty event recycles tires right back into the community
Spencer County Fiscal Court voted this year to once again host a tire amnesty event, giving residents the chance to turn in used tires for recycling at no charge.
Read more from The Spencer Magnet
Gov. Beshear tours new food pantry, celebrates more than $750,000 in funds for Hickman County
Gov. Andy Beshear toured the nearly complete Mission House in Clinton and celebrated $757,104 in funding for Hickman County.
Read more
Waterline project under way in South Portsmouth
Elected officials joined local engineers and contractors on Wednesday morning to mark the groundbreaking of waterline extensions, expected to provide tap water to more than 30 homes in western Greenup County.
Read more from the Daily Independent
County signs contract for broadband expansion
Harlan County recently entered into a contract with Harlan Community Television for broadband service to be extended to the Cloverfork area.
Read more from the Harlan Daily Enterprise
LaRue County approves bridge projects
A slew of bridge improvements can soon be expected throughout LaRue County following the Fiscal Court's approval of multiple state-funded programs.
Read more from the LaRue County Herald News
Washington County received nearly $40 million in priority projects funding this year
A visit to the Washington County Fiscal Court meeting on Friday, Sept. 27, from Sen. Jimmy Higdon and Rep. Kim King left smiles on the faces of magistrates. In addition to giving a legislative update to the court, Higdon and King informed the court that $39,919,104 has been spent in Washington County on road projects this year.
Read more from the Springfield Sun
New foam manufacturer retains 20 jobs
A new foam manufacturing company is scheduled to open in Daviess County this month, retaining about half of the jobs lost when another foam company shut its doors in September.
Read more from the Messenger-Inquirer
Simpson County expecting high voter turnout
Simpson County Clerk Austin Johnson addressed the fiscal court recently regarding voting absentee, early voting, and voting in the general election on Nov. 5.
Read more from the Franklin Favorite
Local authorities praise emergency response amidst storm devastation
The devastation of Hurricane Helene has been felt in and around the local area. Mason County Judge Executive Owen McNeill expressed his thanks to Emergency Management and various response teams in the local area.
Read more from the Ledger Independent
Week of Sept. 23, 2024
Volunteers needed in 75 counties to review cases of children in foster care
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers in more than half of Kentucky’s 120 counties to review cases of children in foster care and make recommendations for their care.
Read more from WDRB
Fiscal court, first responders hash out differences
After months of first responders crowding a courtroom at the Casey County Judicial Center, the Casey County Fiscal Court addressed a series of questions, and the two sides appeared to resolve some of their differences.
Read more from Casey County News
Two county roads receive granted makeovers
With nearly 2,292 miles of road to maintain, the Pulaski County Government spends a lot of time, energy and money servicing the county's roadways. The county seeks national or state assistance in repaving or improving some of their major road projects.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
Hampton retires, Nettles to be sworn in as sheriff
Scott County Sheriff Tony Hampton is retiring Oct. 1 as he seeks the seat of the 62nd District in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Jeremy Nettles will be sworn in Thursday to serve the remaining two years of Hampton's term as sheriff.
Read more from the Georgetown News-Graphic
Fiscal Court recognizes Clark County Fire Department
The most recent meeting of the Clark County Fiscal Court coincided with September 11, on which 343 firefighters courageously gave their lives. A ceremony was held to honor and promote local firefighters.
Read more from the Winchester Sun
Gov. Beshear announces $2 million for Lyon County build-ready site development
Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday an additional investment in Kentucky’s build-ready, job-ready site development efforts as Lyon County has been approved to receive $2 million in state funding aimed at encouraging future investment and job creation.
Read more from WKDZ radio
Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg to roast Judge Gritton
The Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg will have its First Annual Celebrity Roast on Thursday, Oct. 17, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. The club will be roasting the Honorable Orbrey Gritton, Anderson County Judge Executive.
Read more from the Anderson News
Shelby voters to weigh in on boundary issue
Shelby County voters will decide Nov. 5 at the polls if about 240 registered voters are going to live in Shelby or Spencer counties.
Read more from the Sentinel-News
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