Mason County News

While presidential and congressional races have dominated conversation when talk turns to the fall election, Mason County voters will find several local races at the ballot box Nov.

There's bound to be a buyer who will take on Phillips' Folly. The large Greek Revival home, built by Maysville's second mayor nearly two centuries ago, is going up for sale Friday.

Maysville police say criminals are watching, and waiting, and once a home is empty, they strike.

Police in three jurisdictions are comparing notes on the alleged theft of a car and other items in the Maysville area.

The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center has been approved to receive a Transportation Enhancement grant in the amount of $85,000 for ongoing restoration of the Wormald building.

The Western Mason Water District will soon showcase its new water treatment facility and office to the public.

Harrison County Historical Society will meet Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.

The search continues in Mason County for a man believed to have died in a fire. According to the Maysville Ledger-Independent, family members of Lawrence "Larry" Clark confirm Clark was probably still inside at ...

A dirt bike accident at the Germantown Fairgrounds off Kentucky 10 Friday, resulted in minor injuries for the driver of the motorbike, officials said.

Two days of wind and torrential downpours took their toll on area communities, with flash flooding covering area roadways and more and wind leaving property owners to survey the damage.

Police and others prepare for HIllary Clinton campaign rally in Maysville Gym Kentucky is in the national political spotlight this week, and Maysville is getting unexpected attention as a presidential candidate ... via Kypost.Com

“The remains that we're aware of is approximately 30 in number, including mostly adults and colts, and what we need to do is because some of the bodies are stacked on top of some of the bodies”

Dozens of emaciated horses and horse remains were discovered on a farm in Mason County, Kentucky. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green

“When things suffer in one area, you have to make up for it in another”

A 56-year-old Mount Olivet man died Saturday after a train hit his car on Mary Ingles Highway about 5 miles west of Augusta, state police said. via Lexington Herald-Leader

A 56-year-old Mount Olivet man died Saturday after his car was hit by a train on Mary Ingles Highway about 5 miles west of Augusta, Kentucky State Police said. via Lexington Herald-Leader

Former President Bill Clinton will campaign on behalf of his presidential candidate wife, New York Sen. via Lexington Herald-Leader

There's plenty of excitement in Mason County as folks prepare for a screening of the new George Clooney movie 'Leatherheads." The movie will be shown on Monday night at the Washington Opera House. via WKYT-TV Lexington

Top-ranked Mason County routed Elliott County 90-61 Saturday night in a game billed as the preview for the possible first-round game of the state tournament. via Independent

“Although this is not a perfect outcome, it is one that was much better than allowing all three to walk free.”

"The honor of the Commonwealth is truly at stake here," said Senior Status Judge Lewis D. Nicholls, about his decision. via Cincypost.Com

Following is the complete statement released by Mason County Attorney John Estill following the dismissal of charges in the Amy Baker case: I could not be more disappointed with Judge Nicholls' ruling in the ... via The Ledger Independent - Maysville, K...