Year-End Reflections

It’s hard to believe another year has come to a close.

The staff at Around Town has had a wonderful time searching out interesting stories for our readers each week.

Here is a look back at what we have covered in the past year.

January

Fleming County students at Hillsboro Elementary “Got their Science “Jiggy” on when they visited the Morehead State University Space Center.

Nicholas County Students in the National Honor Society started a project to help aid P.A.W.S.(Paris Animal Welfare Society).

Some of the local Civic Clubs were highlighted such as the Carlisle Rotary

Owingsville Elementary Drama Club hosted a Princess Ball.

Two Girls and a Mop Cleaning Service was in the splotlight.

The second week of January Old Man Winter made his appearance.

Local Artist in Carlisle offers art classes

On Key Piano Studio opens in Flemingsburg

Fleming County family completes their Habitat For Humanity Home

February

Beekeeping Class Causes a Buzz in Maysville

Fleming County Extension Office begins Cooking Through the Calendar for a year of healthy meal ideas.

Nicholas County Chamber of Commerce gets the spotlight

Gateway Eagles head to Special Olympics State Competition

The Sew Sew Shop at Bath County High School offers business experience for students

Barn Weddings become most popular place for wedding venues

Fleming County Chamber of Commerce Hear state of the Community discussions.

Rob Kiskaden joins the staff with his Historical Tales from Bath County

The Bluegrass Band Flat Lonesome draws a large crowd for the Year’s Of Farming Bluegrass concert.

March

Bath County Offers Refuge for Abused Animals

Nicholas County Chamber of Commerce honors Jan and Ed Taylor as Citizens of the Year.

Owingsville Super Hero Dinner a big Hit

Read Across America week gets underway for local students

Owingsville Mayor helps kick off National School Breakfast Week

National Agriculture week is highlighted

Miss Bath County Cake Auction and Fashion Show takes place

Spring time Story hour gets underway at the Sharpsburg Library Branch

Owingsville Academic Team wins Regional Governors Cup Championship

Aspiring Child Star has ties to Bath County

Fleming County D.A.R. honors Vietnam Veterans

Maysville hosts Seventh Annual Farm and Family Night

Fleming County Little Sprouts explore gardening fun

Historic homes in Bath County tell their stories

Local Ladies are highlighted in National Women’s History Month

April

Dinner Bell celebrates Second Anniversary

Hemp Production discussed during Nicholas County Farmers meeting.

City of Owingsville enjoys revival of old time Trade Days

Hazel Hollar entertains a large crowd at the Fleming County Public Library

Several Nicholas County children receive new beds from Build A Bed Program

Historic Springfield Church is highlighted

Child Abuse Awareness Month observed

May

Reeds Sanitation, LLC, offers new Garbage pickup

Second annual Blue Jean Ball takes place at Three Silos Barn in rural Fleming County.

Around Town produces special May Day Tabloid

Local School kids celebrate Derby Day with style shows and picnics

Bluegrass Belties Farm in Nicholas County gets the spotlight

Fleming County Extension Office Celebrates 75 years of service

Bath County hosts May Day Parade

Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum host Tea With Rhett Butler

June

Area Schools hold graduation exercises

Camp Sousley Opens in Fleming County

The Welcome Center in Carlisle features Jockey Plant exhibit

Old Ewing School begins new look as Senior Citizen Apartments and Dots Cafe start to take shape.

Century Challenge Cyclists Roll through Fleming County

Local Veterans Highlighted

Community Fairs and Trade Days take center stage

Carlisle hold Bicentennial Celebration

July

Licking Valley Adventures promotes “Adventure Tourism”.

Old Fashion Trade Days is in Full Swing in Owingsville

Former Old Ewing School students share their favorite memories

August

Fleming County Public Library host first Karaoke Night

Students get ready for back to school

Downtown Carlisle holds live music concerts

Fleming County Farmers Market host customer Appreciation Day

Cowan Station Honey Farm gets the spotlight

Cynthiana holds first ever “Walking Dead”festival

Herb Classes and Ice Cream social held

Area schools celebrate grandparents day with breakfast and lunch

Hoe Down in the Holler Festival moves to August

September

Art Therapy Classes held at Fleming County Public Library

Annual Swing On Main takes place in Fleming County

Fleming County Chamber host Amish/Mennonite Tour

Fleming County Lamb and Steer Show a huge success

Bath County Community mourns the loss of favorite teacher Mr. Jerry Thatcher

Fleming County host the Inauguration of Kentucky Covered Wooden Bridge Trail

Sharpsburg Library host Soup Sampling Shindig

Fleming County Chamber of Commerce honors local First Responder’s

Nicholas County High School Band celebrates 20 years of Excellence

Junie B. Jones, a favorite storybook character, visits Bath County Elementary students.

Saturday in Carlisle is a huge success

October

Ball-Tiques opens in rural Sharpsburg

Browning Orchard Festival takes place in rural Fleming County

Annual Court day events take place

Area schools hold homecoming parades

Readers enjoy a series of Haunting Halloween Tales

Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum holds Dinner With the Departed

November

Humphries Antiques in Poplar Plains gets the spotlight

Bath County Courthouse reaches 150 year milestone

Kentucky Welding Institute builds tradition dropping ball for Maysville Celebration

December

Tin Fold Plus Opens in old Ewing School

D & A Wholesale Outlet gets the spotlight

Local shops in full swing for Christmas Season

Mysterious hand-prints inside the Old Bourbon Furnace Iron intrigues readers.

City of Maysville set to celebrate the New Year “Times Square” style.

We, the staff at Around Town, look forward to a new and exciting year filled with stories about the life and times of folks in the communities around you.