Boyd County News

FRANKFORT, Ky. a ' Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the following judicial appointments to serve until the general election on Nov.

Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday reached into two commonwealth's attorneys offices to fill a pair of area judicial vacancies.

An 82-year-old Ashland man was killed when his pickup truck slammed into a tractor-trailer Thursday.

Local officials say they're pleased that Boyd County was chosen to participate in a test program aimed at reducing jail overcrowding and operating costs by allowing people accused of certain non-violent crimes to post bond immediately and avoid being locked up.

One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a single vehicle accident in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Rowan residents are encouraged to be cautious when burning leaves and other items during the Fire Hazard Season.

Three suspects in a September purse-snatching incident were among 35 indicted Friday during a busy Boyd County grand jury session.

The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports: Forgery -Police on Thursday arrested an Ashland woman for allegedly trying to pass $250 in bogus bills at a local pawn shop.

Cruel policies should be changed Recent circumstances have led me to begin the search for adult day care and possibly long-term care for a loved one.

A special addition to the Boyd County War Memorial arrived at Armco Park on Monday in time for Veterans Day.

The Boyd County Public Library's annual report shows taxpayers are getting a good return on their investment, library officials say.

Local election filings continue to trickle in for a range of 2010 races. Candidates could begin filing their official paperwork to seek election next year last Wednesday.

Workers are pitching in to give a facelift to a Vietnam-era armored vehicle that soon will be on display at the Boyd County War Memorial in northeastern Kentucky.

The Westwood Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 60 years of service to the community with an open house on Saturday.

CASA expresses thanks to all the students, parents, faculty and staff of Ashland, Boyd County, Russell and Fairview schools for their participation in our annual Pennies from Heaven Campaign.

Some farmers in Eastern Kentucky say their crops are being consumed in the fields by huge flocks of birds.

A number of local individuals took advantage of the first day of election filings to announce their candidacy for 2010 races.

A nominating panel has sent Gov. Steve Beshear the names of 3 candidates to fill a judicial opening in Kentucky's 32nd Judicial District, which covers Boyd County.

Tiny goblins, witches, ghosts and other not-so-scary creatures will be roaming the streets throughout Ashland, Boyd County and most other area communities tonight as young children celebrate Halloween by going trick-or-treating. As we prepare for this annual event, we offer a few words of caution: --Drivers need to use extra care as they travel ...

Vandals spray painted graffiti over large swaths of the Ashland Paul Blazer High School campus on the eve of its annual football grudge match with Boyd County High.