Confirmed F3 Tornado Formed In Garrard County
An investigation into the nature of the storm that ripped through parts of Garrard County Friday evening before wreaking havoc in Madison and winding down in Estill has been officially determined to have formed in Garrard County without any forewarning.
The Beetle And The Tornado
Have you ever seen a green beetle bug fly? Well I have and it was on highway 1295.
(Written by Jareth Davis, a Fourth Grade student in Mrs. Ann Teater's class at Lancaster Elementary. He is the son of Jennifer Christopher Davis and Dwayne & Brenna Davis.)
County & Old Stockyard Trading Places
The title to the old stockyard’s property on Stanford Street became clearer this week as the county negotiated a deal to clear up some questions on who owns what.
Dispute Over Deer Run Roads Continues
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Discussions over who’s responsible for repairs of roads in a city subdivision have escalated since last week’s city council meeting brought the issue to the forefront.
Nave's Marijuana Suppression Request Granted
A request by a former Garrard official to have evidence suppressed in his murder case has been granted.
Child Abuse Charge Added Against Wright
The man caught driving while drunk with his three young children in the vehicle with him is facing an additional child abuse charge.
Radio Privileges Given Back To Constable
A Garrard County constable whose radio and blue lights were taken away had his communication privileges returned to him.
Brought Back To Life After Massive Heart Attack
When Ernest Ames started toward Lexington on April 8 to take his wife to work, he never thought he would wake up days later with no recollection of what had happened to him.
Neighbors Of New High School Not Happy About Water Problems
Dorwin and Dianna Greer were determined to be heard on Tuesday night when, with an attorney in tow, they asked for the board’s commitment in correcting water run-off problems they say have been created since the construction of the new high school began.
Enforcing Litter Laws During Free Dump Days
Those interested in taking advantage of Free Dump Days in Garrard County be wary for you may not realize someone is watching.
Local Artist Expresses Garrard's Beauty
Garrard County’s beauty is no well-kept secret. It can be seen from many of the country roads that wind through the county, from the banks of the Kentucky River and from windows and porches all across the area. However, one local artist who has been capturing that beauty on canvass for more than fifteen years has decided to showcase a Lancaster scene in a national contest.
More...
- Fireworks At Fiscal Court Meeting
- Recent Garrard County Food Service Inspections
- DAR To Honor GCHS Good Citizen Award Winner
- Garrard County Students Will Join Prestigious Rogers Scholars Youth Program
- After The Storm Has Passed
- "Marina For The Forgotten"
- Kentucky Highway Crews Begin Mowing Season
Courthouse News
Away Back
WEEK OF MAY 14
60 YEARS AGO
May 12, 1949 - Members of the Buckeye High School senior class are Elsie Carrier, Norma Long, Johnetta Ray, Darrell Long, Charles H. Rice, Ronald C. Simpson and Dwight Logan.
May 12, 1949 - Excavating at the new hospital site is going on at a rapid rate. Dirt from the excavation is being hauled in every direction. A lot of unsightly holes and depressions can be filled in around town that will add to the general look of things. There is a lot of dirt that has been moved and yet to be moved.
May 12, 1949 - A special meeting of the city council was called by Mayor L. B. Conn this morning just as the paper went to press. The purpose of the meeting was to declare a ban on all dogs for at least 90 days. Dogs will be allowed but only on a leash and must be confined if they are kept at home.
50 YEARS AGO
May 14, 1959 - Mrs. Helen Oakes, wife of Bud Oakes, has accepted a position with Agnes Beauty Shop in the Hotel Walker building and assumed her duties there last week. She is a recent graduate of Durham Beauty School in Danville.
May 14, 1959 - Portraits of two of Lancaster’s leading physicians who have died recently were unveiled in a ceremony held Sunday afternoon at the Garrard County memorial hospital. The portraits were of Dr. J. E. Edwards and Dr. Virgil G. Kinnaird.
May 14, 1959 - Mrs. Roberta Kurtz and Mrs. Freda Pendleton of the Modern Beauty Shop left the Greater Cincinnati Airport Sunday for a two-week stay in Paris, France. While in Paris they will attend the L’ Orell Beauty School of Advance Hair Styling. They will also take many interesting tours in France and other European countries.
May 14, 1959 - The senior class of Lancaster High School were entertained at dinner last Thursday evening at the Crossroads in Danville. Hostesses were Mrs. Edith Marsee and Mrs. Viola Sanders, homeroom mothers, and Mrs. Faye Mercer, class sponsor.
May 14, 1959 - Valedictorian of Buckeye High School is Barbara Sebastian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sebastian. Salutatorian is Nannie Lee Eagle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eagle.
40 YEARS AGO
May 8, 1969 - Mrs. Vestina Dorton Roberts, 85, widow of Courtney Roberts, died at 3:30 am Saturday at Garrard County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Lancaster Christian Church. She is survived by one son, J. T. Pollard; one step-son, Ernest Roberts, Lansing, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Doxie Marsee, Lancaster; two brothers, Kinnaird Dorton and W. A. Dorton, Garrard County; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm Monday at Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Charles Highfield, assisted by Rev. William G. Humphrey. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gabe Huffman, Carl Criscillis, Tommy Long, Charles Tapp, Herbert Dorton and Joe Huffman.
May 8, 1969 - Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Rankin, David Rankin and Penny Baughman, of Stanford, attended the Kentucky Colonel barbecue at Anchorage, Kentucky on Sunday.
30 YEARS AGO
May 10, 1979 - April 30 the Delta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi had their Founder’s Day service at the home of Mrs. Ruth Ann Morgan. They also had installation of officers for the next year. They are as follows: Mary Bolton, treasurer, Carolyn Metcalfe, recording secretary, Helen Ward, vice-president, Mollie Henderson, president and Ruth Ann Morgan, corresponding secretary.
May 10, 1979 - Among the local persons attending the Governor’s Derby Day breakfast on Saturday were Lucille Estridge, Peggy Gaffney, Janet Smith, Lillian Gaffney, Elmer Wilmot, Freda Pendleton, Shirley Sculley, Geraldine Hunt, Dorothy Bowling and Jimmy Cox.
20 YEARS AGO
May 11, 1989 - Charming 86 year old Anita Moore, owner of The Garrard Mills, a three story flour and feed mill, “home of the famous Glen Lily Flour”, will close the 88 year old business May 13, the only one of its kind, ending an era in Garrard County.
May 11, 1989 - Doug Simpson, a former Garrard County High School baseball player, was selected as the OVC’s Player of the Week for April 25.
May 11, 1989 - Mrs. Ethel Ray Nevius, 86, 103 North Paulding Street, Lancaster, died at 7:00 am Tuesday, May 9 at Garrard County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Lancaster Baptist Church and the widow of James Nevius. She is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday (today) at Ramsey Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Bob Rush. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be McClellan Sebastian, Michael Ray, J. W. Tyree, J. B. Land, Ray Hammonds and Glenn May.