It has been announced that the Carter County Clerks Offices are set to close early today to prepare for tomorrow’s upcoming Thanksgiving day holiday. This early closure will come at 1:30 for the Olive Hill office and at 2 pm for the office in Grayson. A staff meeting will be held immediately following the closure, which will then lead to both office locations remaining closed through this coming Monday, December 1st for Grayson and Tuesday, December 2nd for Olive Hill.
Everyone from the Carter County Clerks Office is wishing their community a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. If you have any questions please visit carter.countyclerk.us for more information.
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As Thanksgiving draws near, Carter Caves State Resort Park is once again inviting families to slow down, gather together, and let someone else handle the holiday hustle.
The park has officially opened Thanksgiving Dinner reservations, offering a full holiday meal without the hours in the kitchen — or the mountain of dishes afterward. Guests can choose from several time slots throughout the afternoon and early evening, including 12:00 and 12:15 PM, then 1:30 and 1:45, and later seatings at 3:00, 3:15, 4:30, and 4:45 PM.
The park says final menu details and pricing will be announced soon, but as always, the Thanksgiving spread at Carter Caves is known for comfort classics, warm hospitality, and the cozy atmosphere that only a Kentucky state park lodge can offer.
If you’d like to make this year’s holiday a little easier — or start a new family tradition — reservations are open now. Just call (606) 286-4411, extension 1, to save your spot at the table.
Carter Caves State Resort Park is located at 344 Caveland Drive in Olive Hill.
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It’s officially forest fire hazard season here in Kentucky, and that means burn restrictions are now in effect across the state.
Through December 15th it is illegal to burn between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. if you are within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. This law is in place because conditions during fall can make even small outdoor fires spread quickly, putting homes, property, and lives at risk. The only exceptions are if the ground is completely covered in snow, or if you wait until after 6 p.m. when conditions are generally safer.
It’s also important to note that burn bans are different from these seasonal restrictions. Burn bans can be issued at any time of year if wildfire danger is high, and they may come from local officials such as county judges or even statewide by the governor. When in place, burn bans override normal burn rules and can make all outdoor burning illegal until lifted.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry reminds everyone: if you do burn, all fires must be attended until they are completely extinguished. To stay safe—and to stay legal—check with your local fire department or county officials before starting any outdoor burning. More information can be found through the Kentucky Division of Forestry at eec.ky.gov.
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The Carter County Clean-Up campaign continues this week, with crews operating on the East end of the county. Dumpsters will be available for public use at the county maintenance garage in Grayson, and clean-up personnel will be on hand to help unload items each day from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, today only before taking a break for this year’s Thanksgiving holiday.
As a reminder, the list of items not accepted has been updated. Crews will not collect refrigerators, deep freezers, televisions, household garbage, paint, tires, or batteries. And all materials brought to the site must be bagged or boxed — no loose items will be accepted. The County Clean-Up runs on a rotating schedule, alternating between the East and West ends of Carter County every two weeks. After this week’s collection, dumpsters are scheduled to return to the Olive Hill maintenance garage along US 60 from November 26th through the 29th.
This valuable community service is made possible by the Carter County Solid Waste Department, who continue to support these efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful.
Again, dumpsters are open today only, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at the East end site in Grayson.