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Today's News

  • Demons take second place at Fleming County

    The Williamstown boys’ basketball team had to jump off the bus and onto the court to start the Fleming County Tournament.

    Following a two-hour bus ride, the Demons had to be ready to play immediately against Bracken County on Dec. 19. They came away with a 78-69 win.

    “We had the bus ride and then had to jump off and play,” coach Stacey May said. “We struggled from the foul line, but Dustin Bryant shot well from the three point line.”

    Bryant scored 17 points and Patrick Spoonamore scored 19 to lead the Demons.

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  • Police Beat 1-1-09

    Dry Ridge Police

    Chief Rick Kells investigated an accident at 3:36 p.m. on Dec. 23 on Dry Ridge Bypass. The driver involved was Regina L. Griphover, 29, of Dry Ridge driving a 2003 Ford that overturned.

    Chief Rick Kells investigated an accident at 11:10 a.m. on Dec. 24 on Broadway Street. The drivers involved were Timothy N. Carey, 38, of Trenton, Mich. driving a 2008 Dodge and Michael R. Duley, 59, of Crittenden driving a 2001 Ford.

    Grant County Sheriff's Office

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  • It's a family tradition in Dry Ridge

    It is hard to miss the glow of lights coming from the top of the hill at 45 North Main St. in Dry Ridge.

    Candy canes, icicle lights and two snowmen “keeping eye over the hillside” are just a few of the decorations celebrating the holidays at Christopher Ballard’s house.

    “The main feature is the three-dimensional, animated deer,” he said. We also put a strobe light tree down the right hand side of the house. We put a couple things underneath it to make it look like there’s presents.”

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  • Police Beat 12-25-08

    Dry Ridge

    Chief Rick Kells executed a warrant for Jesse L. Jarvis, 22, of Dry Ridge at 1 p.m. on Dec. 17. Jarvis was lodged at the Grant County Detention Center.

     

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  • Community Calendar 1-1-09

    CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

    • The Grant County Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 in the Farm Bureau office in Williamstown.

    • The Corinth Women’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 at Noble’s Restaurant.

    • The Williamstown Kiwanis will meet at noon Jan. 7 at El Jalisco in Williamstown.

    • The Corinth Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Noble’s.

    COMMUNITY SERVICES

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  • Crittenden couple brings tradition from Texas

    Having recently moved here from Austin, Texas, didn’t not stop the Milberg family from lighting up their yard for Christmas.

    Tom and Carla Milberg of Crittenden, along with their children Miranda, 13, Thomas, 9 and Timmy, 8, moved to Grant County in August of this year. Their house which is off of South Main Street in Crittenden is not hard to miss because of the giant ferris wheel that spins and the Christmas music heard from the street.

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  • Community Calendar 12-25-08

    CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

    • The Williamstown Kiwanis will meet at noon Dec. 31 at El Jalisco in Williamstown.

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  • Kinman, twins, Sept. 25

    Casey and Kristi Kinman of Dry Ridge announce the birth of their twins.

    Emmy Lynn and Tucker Lee were born at 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2008 at St. Luke Hospital.

    Emmy Lynn weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 inches long.

    Tucker Lee weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long.

    Their maternal grandparents are David and Pam Pennington of Dry Ridge.

    Their paternal grandparents are Arthur and Pat Kinman of Dry Ridge.

    Emmy and Tucker were welcomed home by their cousins, Brailynn and Cole.

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  • Dry Ridge adopts rules governing alcohol

    The Dry Ridge City Council took the next step Monday, Dec. 15, in making the city moist.

    The council heard a first reading of an ordinance allowing alcohol sales by the drink at restaurants and dining facilities with a seating capacity of at least 100 people and which derive at least 70 percent of their gross receipts from the sale of food.

    The ordinance comes after voters passed a local option to allow alcohol sales in the November election.

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  • Governor to visit Dec. 18 at GCHS

    Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear will be bringing his “Beshear About Kentucky” tour to Grant County at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Grant County High School.

    The public is invited to attend this town hall meeting.

    A donation of non-perishable food items is requested. These will be given to Manger Ministries, an outreach program of Lawrenceville Baptist Church.

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