A major ice and snow storm brought Albany and Clinton County to a crawl last week, leaving local citizents to either figure out how to dig out from the layers of frozen precipitation, or just stay home. While many opted for the “stay at home”, others used a variety of methods to clear the snow.
Above, Clinton County Maintenance Department employee Bobby Thrasher used a power driven snow thrower to clear the sidewalks around the Clinton County Courthouse.
Below, Tammy Ferguson used the manual method with a snow scoop to shovel away the snow from in front of the First and Farmer’s National Bank location on Washington Street.
COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, and residents of Albany and Clinton County won’t have to travel far at all in order to have a chance of receiving the much sought after shots.
Last week, during one of his
Suggesting that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic for Clinton County might be over (knock on wood), the case numbers here again dipped to a level that hasn’t been seen for several months.
On Tuesday morning, after
A Clinton County man has been arrested and charged on drug related offenses in neighboring Wayne County.
Anthony Shaw, 30, of Albany, was arrested and lodged following
Albany City Council, in the wake of last week’s dangerous ice storm that caused some damage, wrecks, closings and more importantly, residents without electricity or water for up to hours or days, held a special call meeting Monday evening.
By Al Cross
Director and professor,
Institute for Rural Journalism and
Community Issues, University of
Monday’s ice storm brought down trees and limbs across Clinton County, blocking roads, disrupting electric and electric service, and damaging buildings, fences and other property.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all go through our day to day chores and tasks, including how we pay bills. The way businesses and outlets have continued to offer their services to the public
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all go through our day to day chores and tasks, including how we pay bills. The way businesses and outlets have continued to offer their services to the public
COVID-19 case numbers in Clinton County continued to trend downward during the past seven day reporting period, although the final totals were just slightly higher in the number of new cases compared to the previous week.
According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Clinton County had 50 new cases reported
A pair of winter storms that moved across the eastern half of the nation, brought a coating of ice, then a thick blanket of snow to Albany and Clinton County, shutting down businesses and services and altering schedules of a host of events.
All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament canceled hours before Bulldogs leave for Richmond
This week’s storm system that blanketed the entire state with first ice, then snow, played havoc with events from one
Michael Burchett
Luther Conner
Several Clinton County residents were arrested in the past week, by at least three separate local, area and state law enforcement agencies, on drug related charges.
The first of at least a required three meetings/public forums by the Clinton County Local (facilities) Planning Committee was held last Tuesday evening at the former central office building conference room. Although several committee members attended in person, several others were also present virtually
Clinton County’s COVID-19 case numbers dipped below the 40 mark once again for the second time in the past month, giving hopes that the limited number of vaccinations already administered, along with precautions by the public and perhaps at least limited herd immunity is
An Albany, Kentucky man has been arrested in neighboring Wayne County, Kentucky and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, among other charges.
According to a press release from
Albany City Council covered several topics at its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, February 2. The session lasted just over 45 minutes with all members on hand.
David Bowles, of Monarch Engineers, first gave a brief update
An Albany, Kentucky man has been arrested in neighboring Wayne County, Kentucky and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, among other charges.
According to a press release from
Albany City Council covered several topics at its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, February 2. The session lasted just over 45 minutes with all members on hand.
David Bowles, of Monarch Engineers, first gave a brief update
It was bitter cold Monday mid-day with temperatures barely reaching 30 degrees, but the staff at the Clinton County Public Library was plenty geared up for a week of handing out Valentine Family bags and Valentine Children’s Reading bags.
All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament is saved
Last week I told you how the weather had caused this year’s All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament to crash and burn for 2021.
The Lady Bulldogs hadn’t played a game since February 2 against Cumberland County due to being quarantined, but finally got back on the hardwood Saturday as the they played host to Campbellsville.
All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament time – nope
In this the year that absolutely nothing is for certain… well, that certainly has been the case this week.
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs had a busy week on the local hardwood, with four games played since Tuesday night.
On Tuesday night of last week, the
A strange season for sure, but we’re getting games in
Schedule changes continue to come on a near daily basis as we struggle to get through this high school basketball season amidst this COVID-19 pandemic.
Local sports news is still ‘summer thin’ but golf fans have a special opportunity this weekend
Local sports activities are still pretty thin as far as reporting activities goes, as we are still into the dog days of
It’s still summer – organized sports are few
While there are a few traveling baseball and softball teams on the move here and there with Clinton County ties, for the most part, it’s still summer and organized sporting
“Fore the Kids” golf tournament winners were Sawyer Stalcup, Tyler Shelton, David Killman and Michael Shelton.
Second place in the “Fore the Kids” golf
‘Fore the Kids’ another success
From all indications, the annual “Fore the Kids” benefit golf tournament was another success, both in terms of competition as well as in the fundraising category as well.
KHSAA dead period – gives everyone a little break
It almost seems these days that high school sports is a 52 week long activity in some form or another, given all of the summer camps that go on
Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron has reported the following arrest activity during the past week:
Attempted murder,
drug charges
On February 17,
The CCHS Academic Team competed in the 15th District Governor’s Cup on Tuesday, January 19 and Saturday, January 23, securing the championship for the 10th consecutive year.
The Quick Recall
Denney, Evans to wed
Travis and Juli Denney are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sydne Denney, to Terry Evans, Jr.
Joshua Shane York, a chemistry major from Albany, has graduated from Eastern Kentucky University after the 2018 spring semester.
Rachel Ann Rigney, a general studies major from Albany, has also graduated from Eastern Kentucky University after the 2018
Whitney R. Bookout, a senior public health major from Albany has been named to the Dean’s List and has been named a recipient of the Dean’s Award for the spring 2018 semester at Eastern Kentucky University.
Loren Cecily
Clinton County Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the local organization’s scholarships.
The four Clinton County High School graduates were all members of the 2018 senior class and each has been awarded a $500 scholarship.
Clinton County’s Jersie Smith and Camden Mason were crowned the 2018 Little Miss and Mister Casey County Fair. They will travel to compete at the Kentucky State Fair pageant in August. Jersie is the daughter
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Taking advantage of native
crabgrass and Johnsongrass
With the hot and humid dog days of summer comes an opportunity for cattle producers to cash in on warm season grasses. Two of
Keilan McWhorter, of Port St. Joe, Florida, has been selected as Teacher of the Year in Franklin County, Florida. He will attend a banquet in Orlando where he is a candidate for Teacher of the Year in