Spottsville News

Coal miners digging the dusky diamonds near Spottsville cut into the workings of an old mine and the methane that leaked out killed one man outright; when it ignited the resulting explosions burned several others, The Gleaner reported in 1934.

"Hey, Ron, I didn't like your column today. It was dull." So came the comment last Sunday from "a little old lady" and long-time friend/critic when I rolled down my truck window to say hi as she crossed the street on her way to church.

The following information is based on public records from local and area law enforcement agencies and/or court systems: Henderson Police Department - A resident in the 2800 block of Wildwood Creek Lane reported Friday that someone broke into his residence and stole property valued at less than $500. - Someone broke into a residence in the 2700 ...

Quinton Owen sat quietly watching some boys and girls at Jefferson Elementary School try their best military style push-ups on the gym floor.

The eastern approach to the Spottsville Bridge on U.S. 60-East is expected to be reduced to one lane during daylight hours on Thursday and Friday, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The following information is based on public records from local and area law enforcement agencies and/or court systems: Henderson Police Department - Emily Powell, 28, Spottsville, was arrested Sunday on a warrant charging her with theft of an auto.

Last month as Niagara Elementary School was preparing to celebrate Grandparents Day, 6-year-old first-grader Zachary Meadors, son of Kenny and Jessica Meadors of Henderson, invited Grandma and Grandpa Malinda and Jim Davis to attend the celebration with him.

Tracy Bailey's 8-year-old son, Jacob, heard something mentioned that made him wonder aloud what a "six pack" was, and his 14-year-old sister Madison made an attempt to explain it to him.

Traffic on the US 60 Green River Bridge in Spottsville will restricted to one lane starting Tuesday.

Jenny Darnell's 4-year-old son, Logan, was visiting recently with his Maw and Pappaw, Ray and Barbara Darnell of Spottsville, and he must have been feeling a little quizzical.

Sarah Gaynor, right, and her brother Ryan hold a photo of Sarah taken with her cat, Maggie, who was her birthday gift last year.

The following information is based on public records from local and area law enforcement agencies and/or court systems: Henderson Police Department - Someone broke into the 1200 block of Clay Street and stole items valued at less than $500. Henderson Circuit Court - Charles M. Grossman, 30, Robards, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of ...

Fall is in the air, and that means it is once again time to celebrate the Green River region's proud arts and crafts heritage.

Friends Mya Dossett, left, and Maylee Bean, right, were both born on Sept. 9 a ' meaning they will turn 6 on Wednesday, which will be 9-9-09. It'll be another 90 years before local 5-year-olds Maylee Bean and Mya Dossett have another birthday quite like the one they're having Wednesday.

Crowd control may be needed in the courthouse on Nov. 4, the first day of filing for next year's city and county elections.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following column first appeared on Jan. 1, 2000. It is being republished in part today as food for thought.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following column first appeared on Jan. 1, 2000. It is being republished in part today as food for thought.

The following information is based on public records from local and area law enforcement agencies and/or court systems: A Henderson County grand jury on Tuesday indicted 21 people, dismissed one case, dismissed one charge in another case, remanded three cases back to district court and referred two cases to the next session of the grand jury.

A house in Henderson County was determined to be a total loss after spent fireworks caught fire in a plastic bag in the home's garage last Saturday night.

The U.S. 60 Spottsville Bridge will undergo a nearly $490,000 rehabilitation later this year that will require reducing traffic to one lane for two months, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.