Grant County News

07/27/2024

The circus is coming to town!

Who's ready for a circus🎪! August 13th, Circus Grimaldi is coming to the Grant County Park! Tickets on sale online or at the door.

07/26/2024

They've been chasing greased pigs at the Grant County Fair tonight! Thanks to Debby Angel for the video!

07/17/2024

More road work! They're getting after it this summer.

Two Resurfacing Projects in Grant County to Begin on Friday, July 19
Resurfacing scheduled for portion of Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) and KY 489
COVINGTON, Ky. (July 17, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office announces two separate resurfacing projects on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) and KY 489 in Grant County will begin on Friday, July 19.

The first project is on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) beginning at Keefer Road (KY 2936) (2.92 mile point) extending north to the KY 36 intersection (10.40 mile point), a distance of 7.48 miles.

The second project is on KY 489 beginning at KY 2362 (2.56 mile point) extending north to KY 467 (4.10 mile point), a distance of 1.54 miles.

Contractors will perform base failure repairs on Dixie Highway on Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22. Once those repairs are complete, crews will move to KY 489 for base failure repairs on Wednesday, July 24.

Paving operations on Dixie Highway is expected to start around Friday, July 26. Once work is complete, paving operations will move to KY 489.

The contractor will be on-site between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Motorists should expect single lane closures during these daytime working hours. Flaggers will be in place to guide traffic safely through the work zone.

Please drive carefully through the project area. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route to avoid potential delays. KYTC will advise if the schedule is adjusted due to inclement weather via our District 6 roadshow.

The project is being done by Mago Construction Co., under a $1,098,966.69 low-bid Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contract. Weather permitting, the project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can get Northern Kentucky road construction updates on the District 6 Roadshow. Follow KYTC District 6 on Facebook or Twitter. For Kentucky’s latest traffic and travel information, visit GoKy, TRIMARC, and WAZE.

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07/17/2024

Our 2024 Cats' Pause Kentucky Football Yearbook is now in-stock and shipping out daily. 152 pages includes:

Profile of defensive standout Deone Walker
Q&A with Mark Stoops, Bush Hamdan and Brad White.
Position-by-position preview in Meet the Cats
A look at the race in newly expanded SEC
Extensive high school preview with district-by-district breakdown
To get your copy, please visit: https://www.shopcatspause.com/product_p/2024fbyb.htm

07/16/2024

Slide Repair Project on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) in Grant County Beginning Wednesday, July 17
Project expected to last two to three weeks
COVINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a slide repair project on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) in Grant County beginning Wednesday, July 17.

Crews will be repairing a slide north of Dry Ridge near the Hillcrest Cemetery. A southbound lane closure will be in place 24/7 between north of Dry Ridge Road (mile point 16.6) and mile point 17.02, a distance of 0.42 miles.

Temporary traffic signals will be in place on both sides of the project. These signals will be in place through the entirety of the project. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route during peak travel times to avoid delays. Please, drive carefully through the work zone to keep our crews safe.

The slide repair project is expected to be completed by Wednesday, Aug. 14. KYTC will advise if additional days are needed for the repair.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can get Northern Kentucky road construction updates on the District 6 Roadshow. Follow KYTC District 6 on Facebook or Twitter. For Kentucky’s latest traffic and travel information, visit GoKy, TRIMARC, and WAZE.

07/13/2024

Overnight Traffic Impacts on I-75 Southbound in Grant and Kenton Counties Beginning Sunday, July 14
Traffic down to a single lane during overnight hours in project area through Tuesday, July 16
COVINGTON, Ky. (July 12, 2024) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled overnight lane closures on Interstate 75 southbound in Grant and Kenton Counties beginning on Sunday, July 14.

The lane closures are associated with the ongoing resurfacing project on I-75 from mile point 164 (one mile south of the Crittenden exit) to mile point 169.4 (Kenton/Boone County line), a distance of 5.4 miles.

Weather permitting, on Sunday, July 14 at 8 p.m., crews will take I-75 southbound down to a single lane through the project area as they finish milling operations on the center lane of the interstate. This double lane closure will be in place through Monday, July 15 at 7 a.m.

On Monday, July 15 at 8 p.m., another double lane closure will be in place to allow crews space to pave the center lane through the project area. Lanes are expected to reopen Tuesday, July 16 at 7 a.m.

Motorists should expect nightly lane closures in the project area through Friday, July 19, as crews shift to paving the right lane of traffic.

Delays are possible during these overnight hours. Motorists should seek an alternate route and watch for trucks entering and leaving the work area.

07/08/2024

The City of Corinth's council meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled. Day and time will be announced later this week.

07/03/2024

ROAD STRIPING BEGINS SOON

Districtwide Striping Begins on Monday, July 8
Mobile operation will refresh roadway striping across the district
COVINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists of districtwide striping operations beginning on Monday, July 8. Contractors will have crews out beginning in Bracken, Carroll, Harrison, Gallatin, Owen and Robertson counties.

This project will consist of contractors striping various routes within the 11 counties in the district: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson. Weather conditions and heavy travel causes striping to fade over time. This project will address faded striping to provide safer driving conditions for motorists.

Weather permitting, most work will occur during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Routes with higher traffic volume will be completed during nights or weekends to minimize traffic impacts.

Interstate routes will be completed first followed by primary state routes then secondary routes. Striping is a slow-moving mobile operation consisting of a lead vehicle with sweeping capabilities, a striping truck, and a final vehicle with a mounted attenuator warning motorist of the mobile work zone ahead. Law enforcement will assist with interstate striping efforts.

For updates regarding the status of districtwide striping, follow KYTC District 6 Facebook and Twitter accounts and visit our Roadshow to stay up to date on where contractors are striping.

Motorists should slow down and expect slow moving traffic in mobile work zones. Please avoid driving over fresh, wet paint.

The project is being done by Reynolds-Central Seal a Joint Venture under a $3,768,000 low-bid Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contract. Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Aug. 15, 2024.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can get Northern Kentucky road construction updates on the District 6 Roadshow. Follow KYTC District 6 on Facebook or Twitter. For Kentucky’s latest traffic and travel information, visit GoKy, TRIMARC, and WAZE.

06/27/2024

Today! It's Today!!!! We'll be in the Oaks Grove Venue (across from the stage) in the air conditioning enjoying ice cream & music by 4 Cents Worth! Go ahead & bring your lawn chair just in case we don't have enough chairs. See you soon!

Only 2 days away! THIS Saturday from 1pm - 3pm rain or shine! If the weather is nice, we will have several tent canopies set up in front of the stage to shade the sun. Bring your lawn chair! If it's rainy we will be in the Oaks Grove Building & Shelter 3 (across from the Marth Blaine stage). Looking forward to seeing everyone!

06/24/2024

June 20, on Stewart Drive in Dry Ridge, a passenger car and train collision occurred near the Midtown Square. According to Public Affairs Officer Trooper David P. Jones of Kentucky State Police Post 6, Dry Ridge; the driver, Ricardo Montoya " had non-life threatening (injuries and was) transported to" the University of Cincinnati. Apparently, Montoya "did not stop at the downed gate." There were no deaths nor life-threatening injuries resulting from the accident.

06/21/2024

More news from Kentucky Transportation:

Overnight Traffic Impacts on I-75 Southbound in Grant and Kenton Counties Beginning Sunday, June 23

Traffic down to a single lane during overnight hours in project area through Wednesday, June 26

COVINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled overnight lane closures on Interstate 75 southbound in Grant and Kenton Counties beginning on Sunday, June 23.

The lane closures are associated with the ongoing resurfacing project on I-75 from mile point 164 (one mile south of the Crittenden exit) to mile point 169.4 (Kenton/Boone County line).

Weather permitting, I-75 southbound through the project area will be down to a single lane during the overnight working hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Wednesday, June 26, to allow crews space to remove the temporary concrete barriers that were previously installed earlier this year to complete tasks within the work zone.

Delays are possible during these overnight hours. Motorists should seek an alternate route and watch for trucks entering and leaving the work area.

06/17/2024

IF YOU'RE OUR AND ABOUT YOU MAY WANT TO REROUTE AROUND BARNES ROAD!

Resurfacing Project on Barnes Road (KY 1560) in Grant County Now Underway
Daytime single lane closure within project limits
COVINGTON, Ky. (June 17, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office announces a resurfacing project on Barnes Road (KY 1560) in Grant County is in progress.

Crews are working on Barnes Road just west of the Interstate 75 interchange (0.00 mile point) extending east to U.S. 25 (1.13 mile point), a distance of 1.13 miles.

Contractors will begin removing pavement markers throughout the project limits on Monday, June 17, milling/paving operations will follow. Motorists should expect single lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the project is complete. Flaggers will be in place to guide traffic safely through the work zone.

Please drive carefully through the project area. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route to avoid potential delays.

06/15/2024

We are excited to announce a series of Town Halls this July. We need your help to create a strategic plan for Grant County Schools. Mark your calendar for the dates listed. We hope to see you then!

06/15/2024

Tomorrow!!!! Grab a lawn chair & enjoy an impromptu concert from 4pm - 7pm. This event is sponsored by the Northern Ky Bluegrass Assoc. Do you play a musical instrument? Come out to join other musicians & play on the Martha Blaine stage. (No refreshments provided.)

06/12/2024

BLOOD DRIVE THURSDAY!

11:00am – 1:00pm

2:30pm – 5:00pm

Mobile Bus located in Hospital Parking Lot

(MMU Entrance)

To schedule your appointment, go to June 13th - Hoxworth - Donor Portal (uc.edu)

or call Hoxworth at 513-451-0910.

Blood Drive, Thursday, June 13th

- St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Grant County

Donor bus in parking lot - 238 Barnes Rd., Williamstown, KY 41097

Every donor will receive a pair of Hoxworth Bucket Hat!

06/10/2024

The meeting for the City of Corinth has been postponed until next week.

05/27/2024

More upcoming fun at the Grant County Public Library!

Summer Reading Program at the Library Set to Kick Off

The Grant County Public Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Program with a celebrational kick-off event Saturday June 1st from 11 am to 2 pm. Scheduled on a weekend where many Grant Countians will already be out and about, the Library will have a wide array of activities and events for families to pop in and enjoy. Have fun outside in the Bounce House and decorating the sidewalk for Summer, then come inside for crafts, face painting, balloon animals, and more.

But that’s not all. This year, the Library partnered with regional children’s author, Tim Bowers, to create original characters and artwork. Continuing a four-year tradition, Children 10 and under can receive a free tee shirt with all of Bower’s characters printed by Grant County’s own Shirts and Stuff Happens.

“We really enjoyed sharing ideas with Tim, and love the design he came up with” explained Asst Director, Angie Gabbard.

In addition to their regular partnerships throughout the county, the Library is also partnering with the Williamstown Jr and Sr High Schools to help students earn double their reading prizes this summer.

“We want as many students in Grant County to read as much as possible this summer, so we were thrilled to be able to create this new partnership,” said Children’s Librarian, Stephanie Key.

“We’ve been hitting nearly 10-year high usage numbers over the last few months,” said Library Director, Pat Goodman. “In preparation for a potentially big summer, we’re stacking our shelves with great titles for everyone to enjoy.”

05/27/2024

From the Grant County Public Library:

Poetry and Kentucky Folklore Come Together at Upcoming Library Event

Poet, naturalist, folklorist, and educator Sarah McCartt-Jackson brings her unique presentation to the Grant County Public Library Wednesday, June 5th at 6 pm. Much of McCartt-Jackson’s poetry draws inspiration from Kentucky folklore, using poetry to explore the stories, beliefs, and people of our pasts that live with us and haunt us in our present. In this presentation, McCartt-Jackson reads from her award-winning books and chapbooks, discussing her professional background as folklorist and poet, and how she weaves folk narratives, beliefs, and oral history of Kentucky and Appalachia into her poems. McCartt-Jackson also discusses how others can use their own family history in their creative expression.

05/16/2024

Because of predicted bad weather this Saturday, Spring Vintage on the Creek is being postponed until June 8.

05/15/2024

The Grant County Special Olympics will be hosting signups for their softball program on Monday, May 20 from 6:30 - 8p.m. at the Williamstown Senior Center located at 400 North Main Street behind the Williamstown Fire Department.

Athletes interested in playing should plan on attending. Sign-ups are open to individuals that are at least 8 years old with an intellectual disability. For more information contact Beverly Bass at 859-322-7366.

Also there will be a local law enforcement torch run on Thursday, May 23 at 10am. Law enforcement will start at Gold Star Chili in Dry Ridge and proceed to the Grant County Judicial center. Grant County Special Olympics athletes will join them for the final leg of the run where we will walk/run to the judicial building. This is the first such event in several years.

05/11/2024

Looking for something exciting and unique to do in Williamstown on Mother's Day? There's a mounted shooting event starting at 10 a.m. at Kentucky Cowtown Arena. Come out and watch these talented cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills with a pair of 45s on horseback! Kentucky Cowtown Arena is located right off Eibeck Lane at 210 Wainscott. Look for the big green and white arena on the hill to your left as soon as you turn onto Eibeck.

05/11/2024

Come out and enjoy a day full of BUBBLES!!!

05/02/2024

More news from Kentucky Transportation Department District 6:

Traffic Switch on I-75 Southbound in Grant and Kenton Counties Underway

Traffic down to single lane during overnight hours in project area through Sunday, May 5

COVINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a traffic switch on I-75 southbound in Grant and Kenton Counties. Crews began setting up the traffic switch overnight on Wednesday, May 1.

The traffic switch is part of an ongoing resurfacing project on I-75 from mile point 164 (one mile south of the Crittenden exit) to mile point 169.4 (Kenton/Boone County line).

Crews will be switching traffic to the left side of the southbound lanes through Kenton County. Traffic will then flip to the right side of the southbound lanes in Grant County. During daytime hours, two lanes of traffic will be maintained.

Weather permitting, I-75 southbound through the project area will be down to a single lane during the overnight working hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, May 5, to allow crews space to install a concrete barrier. Crews will open a second lane of southbound traffic at 6 a.m.

Motorists should expect delays during the overnight hours for the next three nights, and should find an alternate route.

Once the barrier wall has been installed, two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times in the project area. Motorists should expect this traffic configuration to be in place for about one month. KYTC will advise on social media of any additional future traffic switches.

Additionally, the weigh station (168.5 mile point) is now closed for a period of 30 days while crews focus on rehabilitating the outside shoulder, right lane and a portion of the center lane. This weigh station closure is expected to be in place through Saturday, June 1.

05/01/2024

Newlyweds, share your happy news with us! Submit your wedding information by following the link below and we'll print it in the Grant County News FREE! Oh, and congratulations!!
https://www.pmg-ky3.com/grantco/site/forms/announcements/spencer_magnet_wedding_announcement/

05/01/2024

Got a new bundle of joy in your life? We'd love to share the good news with everyone! Submit your birth announcement to the link below and we'll put it in the Grant County News FREE!
https://www.pmg-ky3.com/grantco/site/forms/

05/01/2024

Celebrating a big anniversary? Share the news with your community! Submit your anniversary to the link below and we'll put it in the Grant County News FREE!
https://www.pmg-ky3.com/grantco/site/forms/announcements/spencer_magnet_anniversary_announcement/

05/01/2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: All Lanes Blocked on I-71 Southbound in Boone County near the 72 Mile Marker
Find an alternate route and avoid the area
COVINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of all lanes being blocked in Boone County on I-71 southbound due to a crash.

The crash is on I-71 southbound, south of the 72 mile marker near KY 14 (Verona-Mudlick Road). The crash currently has all southbound lanes and shoulders blocked in the area.

The southbound lanes are expected to be blocked for three hours. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route, and to avoid the area, if possible.

Any questions related to the crash should be directed toward local law enforcement handling the crash investigation. KYTC will advise on social media when the crash has been cleared.

04/22/2024

Make sure to stop by the Harrison County Conservation District’s booth at the Cynthiana Home and Garden Show this weekend located at the Harrison County High School Gym, Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28th to pick up your free seedlings.

04/12/2024

From the office of Grant County Judge Executive Chuck Dills: The bridge over Clarks Creek on Ford Mill Road sustained damage from flooding. The Grant County Road Supervisor and the State Bridge Inspector have determined the bridge needs to be repaired but with limited side closure.

Effective today the bridge will be partially closed with 3' closure and 12' open to traffic.