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Today's News

  • Body Works aims to change customers one by one

    Born and raised in Lexington, Justin Baker has lived in Grant County for about 12 years.
    He was introduced to weightlifting and training while playing sports as a child.

    His interest grew as a student at the University of Kentucky where he met a friend who was into personal training.

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  • One Stop NKY Career Center expands hours

    The Grant County One Stop Northern Kentucky Career Center will be expanding its hours to five days a week beginning May 28.
    The center, located currently in room 306 in the Grant County Courthouse in downtown Williamstown, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.

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  • Camp Cranium offers hands-on summer learning program

    A new hands-on educational camp will combine Angry Birds, self-defense, anatomy and more this summer at Williamstown Elementary.
    Camp Cranium, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17- June 21, will allow students to problem solve, collaborate and create.
    The camp is for incoming first through sixth graders at Williamstown Elementary for the 2013-14 school year.
    The cost is $135 per person, which covers all expenses, lunch, snack and a T-shirt. Breakfast is not provided.

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  • Parks dept. gears up for activities

    • YOUTH TENNIS
    The next Rafael Nadal could get his start at the new Youth Tennis program for children ages 5 to 13 years old.
    Three sessions teaching the fundamentals of tennis will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. June 3, June 10 and June 17 at Webb Park in Williamstown.
    The cost is $15 per person and registration is required by 4 p.m. Friday, May 31.
    Rackets and balls will be provided, but youth can also bring their own equipment.

    • SUMMER CAMPS

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  • POLICE INVESTIGATE INCIDENT AT GCMS

    An 11-year-old Grant County Middle School student said bullies broke his leg in three places after an altercation in the bathroom.
    The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, but have not determined who is to blame.

    “Obviously, one child does have a broken leg, but we don’t know who the real victim is,” said Grant County Sheriff Chuck Dills.

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  • Hicks steps down as GCHS basketball coach

    Grant County High School is looking for a new basketball coach after Jim Hicks is moving back to Eastern Kentucky after this school year.
    Hicks came to Grant County in 2010 and amassed a 48-42 record in three seasons as the boys head basketball coach.
    Hicks said his decision to leave is what he believes to be in the best interest of him and his family.

    “Former superintendent Mike Hibbett brought me in three years ago and he made it clear that he wanted the basketball program to be important. He gave me a lot of resources and made it important.

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  • Braves fall to Bearcats in district tourney

    The Grant County Braves baseball team battled heat, humidity and hot parents in their 32nd district match up against the Walton-Verona Bearcats on May 19 at GCHS.

    Temperatures hovered near 90 degrees, but parents and fans on both sides of the dugouts were even hotter as the Bearcats went on to beat the Braves 5-3.

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  • GRANT CO. HIGH SCHOOL LADY BRAVES FAST PITCH SOFTBALL PARENT NIGHT
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  • Lady Braves downed by Lady Bearcats

    The Grant County High School Lady Braves  could not overcome the  swinging bats of the Walton-Verona Lady Bearcats on May 19 in Verona and lost in the opening round  of the 32nd District tournament by a score of 4-0.

    Kayla Cummins took the mound for the Lady Braves.

    Lady Braves Coach Jeremy Murrell was pleased with his team’s defense for most of the game.

    “In districts, we played defense very well for four of the six innings. We only had two hits and two walks. We needed to execute better offensively,” Murrell said.

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  • WHS ON TARGET TO GO TO WORLDS

    In only its first year of existence, the Williamstown High School Archery team has earned a spot in the World Championships held in St. Louis June 28-30.  At least 16 members of the team will be competing. The team is coached by Mike Walters and has 24 members.

     

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