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The annual NCES Back to School Readifest and Open House was held on Monday, August 13, 2024, from 5 to 7:00pm. Families with children of all ages participated in the yearly event, and the parking lots stayed almost completely full between the hours of 5:00 to 7:00pm, with a very long line going in the front door of the elementary school. The families, along with their little ones, were there to meet their teachers and staff, pay Chromebook fees, pick up school supplies and so much more. Community partners filled the elementary school gymnasium, including CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), Girl Scouts of Kentucky, Nicholas County Migrant Education Program, WEDCO, 4-H, Sterling Heath Care, Well Care, KCP (Kentucky Cancer Program), Harrison Memorial Hospital, Traditional Bank, the Nicholas County Public Library, City National Bank, and more to hand out resource information, goodies, and school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. There were also a huge number of shoes of all sizes that were donated by area churches (Shoes in the Pews) that were given out as well, which many families were incredibly grateful for. I even noticed a few students learning how or being taught how to open their combination lockers. A Kona Ice truck was parked outside for a cool refreshment when the parents and children were set to leave. Wishing nothing but the best to all NCES and NCMHS students, teachers, faculty, and staff!!! Have a great 2024-2025 school year!!!!

Members of the Nicholas County School Board, including Superintendent Doug Bechanan, met on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:00pm, at the Board of Education Office, for a special-called work meeting, and at 6:00pm, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The special-called work meeting was to discuss and review Nicholas County Schools District Facilities Plan. No action was taken during that special-called meeting and was adjourned directly thereafter The regularly scheduled monthly meeting was called to order with a moment of silence, roll call with all board members present sans one, and recognition for Mrs. Debbie Coffey on her upcoming retirement at the end of the month. Mrs. Coffey served at Nicholas County Schools for nearly 25 years! She began her employment in 1999. She always arrived at work with a smile on her face, and was a consistent, dedicated employee. The Nicholas County School District will definitely miss her in their buildings, and thanks Mrs. Coffey for her dedication to the school, students, and staff. They also wish her the very best in her retirement. When asked about what she will miss the most, Mrs. Coffey responded, âI will miss the people. I think of them as family.â The board then approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes from last month, the Treasurerâs Report and payment of bills, and the Superintendentâs Report of Personnel Actions. Employmentâ¦ Casey Fields â NCES Teacher, Elizabeth M. Johnson â NCHS Teacher, Priscilla Barbee â NCES Food Service Manager, Kregina Fryman â NCES Art Teacher, Samantha Frederick â NCES Custodian, Debbie Hale â NCHS FMD Teacher, Sarah Hunt â NCES Preschool Teacher, Spencer Morris â NCHS Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Macey Randolph â NCES Full Time Substitute Preschool Teacher, Autumn Martin â NCHS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Heather Mulholland â NCMHS Cross Country Coach, Michael Smith â Bus Driver, Savannah Ishmael â Bus Monitor, Cathy Foote â Certified Substitute Teacher, Jayce Sebastian â Substitute Bus Monitor, Kasey Rodriquez â NCMS Teacher, Katelin Mitchell â Substitute Bus Monitor, and Kendra Stamper â Substitute Bus Monitor. Transferâ¦ Dale Brown to HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach. Retirementâ¦ Debbie Coffey. Resignationâ¦ Sandy Gifford â NCM & HS Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, Hannah Yazell â NCES Special Ed Teacher, Melissa Harmon â NCMS Teacher, Steven Wollums â Bus Driver, and Trena Tincher â Migrant Recruiter. Leave Request â Alyssa Price (amended) and Kandice Green. The board acknowledged receipt of the following generous donationsâ¦ Melanie Denton â Backpacks for center, Cindy Needham â Backpacks & School Supplies, The Barbara Bashaw Memorial â Back to School Bash â Backpacks & School Supplies, Hovermale - $500.00, Carla Hunt Hardin - $25.00, Carlisle Christian Church â Shoes in the Pews, Moorefield Country Church â Shoes in the Pews, Blue Licks Christian Church â Shoes in the Pews, Godâs Pantry - $668.42, First Baptist Church Carlisle â Shoes in the Pews, Charity Griffiths â Backpacks, Madeline Mynear â Clothing for Center, Mr. & Mrs. Bidwell - $100.00 School Supplies, Barbara Kenney â Shoes in the Pews, Shrine of our Lady Guadalupe â Shoes in the Pews, Arie Van Der Heiden â Backpacks & School Supplies, Esther Rawlings â School Supplies, Katie Trussell â Backpacks & School Supplies, Joe Orazen â Backpacks & School Supplies, Shauna Brunner â School Supplies, Patricia Booth â School Supplies, The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation - $5,000.00 Nicholas Co. FRYSC, and The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation - $5,000.00 Nicholas Co. FFA Chapter. The board approved the Pay Applications and/or Direct Purchase Orders for Momentum Construction in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Nicholas Co. High School Renovation Project, at the discretion of the superintendent. Supt. Bechanan said the construction went very well, and they even saved some money on the change orders. The board approved to declare 5 small window air conditioners, 2 large window air conditioners, and 1 2006 International Rear Engine Bus as surplus, and approved to advertise the sale of these surplus items by sealed bid. The board approved raising the tax rates on real estate and tangible property for the Nicholas Co. Board of Education, including exonerations, for the 2024-2025 School Year. The rate, which was 42.5 per $100.00 in valuation, will rise to 43.5 per $100.00 in valuation. The board approved no change to the Motor Vehicle Tax Levy for the Nicholas Co. Board of Education, including exonerations, for the 2024-2025 School Year. The rate will remain the same at 55.5 per $100.00 in valuation. The board approved the 2024-2025 Community Action Council Interagency Agreement, as present. It basically remains the same, except there has been a decrease in slots, due to funding cuts. The increase per pupil reimbursement has gone up by a few dollars. Community Action also still provides parenting classes, as well. The board approved the declaration of an emergency vacancy for the following certified positions; High School â Integrated Science, Elementary School â 4th Grade Science, and Middle School â Social Studies; as no qualified applicants applied for the vacant positions previously posted. The board approved the Facility Use Request & Fundraiser by the Nicholas Co. Youth Football, to use the Nicholas Co. High School Football Field & Concessions, on Aug. 17th and 24th, Sept. 14th and 21st, and Oct. 12th. The board approved the Nicholas Co. Schools Term Beginning & End Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year, as follows: Quarter 1 â Aug. 15th thru Oct. 4th, Quarter 2 â Oct. 14th thru Dec. 18th, Quarter 3 â Jan. 2, 2025, thru March 7th, and Quarter 4 â March 10th thru May 22nd. The board were also informed there will be a first 2-month attendance audit for Nicholas Co. Schools as well. The board approved the Master Bell Schedules for Nicholas Co. Schools, NCES (K-6), and NCMHS (7-12), as presented. This must be approved yearly. The board approved the Facility Use Request by the Nicholas Co. Little Jacket Cheerleaders, to use the Nicholas Co. Elementary School Gym up through Sept. 13th. The board approved the Travel Request by the Nicholas Co. High School Golf Team to travel to Manchester, Ohio to play in a golf tournament on Sept. 16th. The board approved to file a BG-4 with the Kentucky Department of Education to close out the General Contract for the Nicholas County High School Addition and Renovation. The board approved the purchase of 200 Chromebooks (170 standard models and 30 touchscreen models) from CDW-G, to replace/replenish the non-usable older devices. The typical life span of a Chromebook is approximately 3 years. The purchase price for the Chromebooks is on a state contract, so it does not have to be bid. The board approved to pay a stipend to employees who elect to participate in Passive Restraint and De-escalation Training for the 2024-2025 school year, in the amount of $25.00 per hour, for a total of 12 hours total in training. This training is required and done every year. The board approved the Travel Request by the Nicholas Co. FFA to attend the Kentucky State Fair, in Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 23rd and 24th. The board approved the NCES School-wide Cookie Dough fundraiser for 2024-2025, as approved by NCES SBDM (Site-Based Decision Making) Council. The board approved the BG 1 for BG 25-098 Nicholas Co. High School Renovation Project Phase 2 Athletic Facilities, for submittal to the Kentucky Department of Education. This is the starting process for renovating the athletic facilities at NCHS. The board subsequently approved G. Scott & Associates as the Architecture Firm for these Phase 2 renovations at the Nicholas Co. High School. The board approved to accept 3 bid proposals for installation of artificial grass for the Preschool playground. The 3 bids range from approximately $61,400.00 to $73,436.25. The school received a donation from Community Action, in the amount of approximately $47,000.00, to assist in this project. The winning bid will be approved at the discretion of the superintendent, upon further details regarding the 3 proposals. Before going into closed session, NCES Principal Nikki Orazen and NCMHS Principal Kevin Miller reports to the council that everything is going very well at both schools, and that enrollment at the elementary school is up, but down at the high school. The board also thanked their bus drivers, that go above and beyond their duties as bus drivers, and that they do care about each and every student on their buses. Superintendent Buchanan said that the new school year is off to a really, really good start, and that good things are going on, and moving forward in the right direction. The board then went into closed session and adjourned directly thereafter.

Circus Grimaldi, hosted by Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism, excited both adults and children of all ages this past weekend at Jockey Park, located in Carlisle, Ky. There was a total of three shows altogether, two on Saturday, Aug. 10th at 2:00 and 7:00pm, and one on Sunday, Aug. 11th at 2:00pm. Besides all the fun the circus had to offer, there were also pony rides for the kids! Congratulations to Elizabeth McCarty McCord who won 4 free tickets to the circus for the Saturday 2:00pm performance from Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism. A lot of fun was had by all who attended. (some photos courtesy of Elizabeth McCarty McCord)

The 1st Annual 2024 Pre-Season Bash Before Class Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament was held over the weekend at NCMHS in Carlisle, Ky. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girlsâ basketball teams from Nicholas County, Mason County, Bath County, McNabb Middle and Robert Campbell competed in the two-day, all-day tournament, held on Saturday, Aug. 10th and Sunday, Aug. 11th, 2024. Nicholas County Lady Jackets Head Coach Reesa Martin posted on Facebook, âAll I can say is THANK YOU. To all of our girls, their parents and family members, and the participating schools. I think it is safe to say our first annual Pre-Season Bash Before Class Tournament was a success! There was a lot of basketball played over the last couple days; a great way to start off the season.â Congratulations to all the teams who competed and the individual tournament team winnersâ¦ Nicholas County won 6th grade, Robert Campbell won 7th grade, and McNabb Middle won 8th grade. (photos courtesy of Alisha Dunn)

Roger Peters, 41, of Jackstown Road, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested on Saturday, August 3, 2024, by Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson. Mr. Peters has been charged with one count of Speeding â 19MPH Over Limit; one count of Failure to Produce Insurance Card; one count of Failure of Non-Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance/Security, 1st Offense; and one count of Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle). According to the uniform citation, Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson was running mobile radar on Maysville Road, when he observed Mr. Peters traveling at a high rate of speed and verified this with mobile radar, at 74MPH in a 55MPH zone. Officer Johnson pulled to the shoulder to make a turn and had to wait for vehicles to pass. Mr. Peters made a quick right onto Old Paris Road and accelerated. Officer Johnson activated his emergency equipment and tried to make up the distance. Mr. Peters made it around the curve at Clark Liquor and pulled behind the building. Officer Johnson came around the curve, but didnât see the vehicle, so he did a U-turn, and went back to check the driveways, just prior to the curve, with no luck. Officer Johnson turned back around and then saw Mr. Peters vehicle come back out of the lot at Clark Liquor, and activated his emergency equipment again, and made the stop. Upon contact, Officer Johnson instructed Mr. Peters to step out of the vehicle and placed him in cuffs. Officer Johnson asked Mr. Peters âWhy did you do that?â, and Mr. Peters said he was in a hurry to get his pizza at Easy Riders. Officer Johnson then asked Mr. Peters if he was in such a hurry to get his pizza, why did he pull in there (at Clark Liquor), and Mr. Peters said he wanted a pop, but didnât buy one. Mr. Peters stated that he had heard the officerâs siren, but hoped the officer didnât see him, because he had a warrant. Once Officer Johnson informed Mr. Peters of his charges, Mr. Peters said, âYouâre going to have to call an ambulance,â and fell to the ground saying he was having a heart attack. Mr. Peters was checked and transported by Nicholas County EMS to the Bourbon County ER, where he was medically cleared. Roger Peters was lodged in the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $2,500.00 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for arraignment on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at 10:30am. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

18th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, Chief Circuit Judge Jay Delaney has set a trial date for Cheyeene Clifford, who has been lodged in the Bourbon County Detention Center since June 6, 2023. The trial is set for Dec. 9-13, 2024. Mr. Clifford was arrested for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 3, 2023, which took the lives of two young men, 20-year-old Gage Gaunce and 17-year-old Clay Welch, and injured two others, Emily Earlywine and Dylan Saucedo. Mr. Clifford was not injured in the accident. Mr. Cliffordâs lawyer informed Judge Delaney, that âMr. Clifford would like to have his day in court.â He asked the judge about a possible bond reduction, but Judge Delaney said he had already made that decision in May and that the decision would stand. Mr. Clifford has been charged with murder; assault - 1st degree; failure of owner to maintain required insurance - 1st offense; no registration plates; tampering with a witness; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol â 1st; failure to wear seat belts; and reckless driving. He has a $500,000.00 cash bond. According to the uniform citation for Mr. Clifford, on June 3, 2024, Nicholas County Sheriff Jeff Sidles and Deputy Sheriff Shane Adams responded to an injury accident at 4099 Myers Road. Deputy Sheriff Adams arrived on scene before Sheriff Sidles. Deputy Sheriff Adams advised that a red 2013 Dodge truck, that belonged to Mr. Clifford had run off the road, struck a tree, and then flipped over on its side over an embankment. Deputy Sheriff Adams told Sheriff Sidles that there were two male subjects that had passed away at the scene, and two other victims were being airlifted. Both victims that were airlifted had serious injuries. Mr. Clifford told Deputy Sheriff Adams that he wasnât driving the vehicle, and that another person was driving. Mr. Clifford then asked Deputy Sheriff Adams if he could go to the hospital with his father, and at that time he left. When running the information on the truck, it came back that the tags were expired, and Mr. Clifford was unable to present any proof of insurance. Through investigation it was determined that Mr. Clifford was in fact driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. After obtaining search warrants for medical records, it was determined that Mr. Cliffordâs blood alcohol was well over the limit at .14, nearly double the legal limit of .08. In the two hours before the crash, dispatch received a call about a vehicle driving recklessly, with people hanging out the windows. Carlisle Police located the vehicle, and let Mr. Clifford, who was driving, and the other passengers go, with only a warning, at approximately 9:56pm. It was reported that Mr. Clifford and the others went to the Gyp Joint, located in Pleasant Valley in Nicholas County, where only Mr. Clifford went inside, while the others waited out in the parking lot. Mr. Clifford was eventually kicked out of the bar and was told that everyone âmust immediately leave the premises.â The fatal accident occurred shortly afterwards. Mr. Cliffordâs next scheduled court date is on Oct. 7, 2024, in Nicholas County Circuit Court, for a pre-trial conference.

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the Nicholas County Public Library hosted the Waves On Wheels program, through the Newport Aquarium. The Waves On Wheels program brought a stingray from their aquarium, to allow visitors to the library to get an up close and personal look at this wonderful aquatic creature. There was a total of two shows. The first show began at 11am for kids 5 years of age and under, and the second show began at 12pm for kids over 5 years of age. Each show ran approximately 45 minutes. According to Librarian Hannah Albright, âThe Nicholas County Public Library always tries to provide programs that are fun or educational. We understand many of our patrons are of lower income, so we make sure that everything we do is offered for free to the public. We felt the stingray program would be beneficial as many kids might not have the opportunity to go to the aquarium and see them elsewhere. The stingrays were provided by the Newport Aquarium with their Wave on Wheels program. This is where certain animals can be transported for educational purposes. I applied for a scholarship and was accepted, so the library did not have to pay anything for the two program sessions- they were entirely free. The stingray was named Stevie. Besides Stevie, the aquarium employees also brought stingray and shark bones and eggs. They also had toys and giant posters for the discussion as well. We had over 100 people total in attendance, which is amazing for two program sessions on a weekend. The first group was kids 5 and under, as they are at a different level, and can get more restless. Because of this, we wanted them to have their own special time catered to them. The second group was kids over 5, and they were very involved with asking questions and enjoyed learning a lot about stingrays. The kids even got to pet the stingray, at the end! They were very excited about this! After the last session, our FedEx delivery guy showed up- and even he got to pet Stevie! He said it was the highlight of his day.â A fun time was had by all who attended. (all photos courtesy of Nicholas County Public Library Facebook page)

Kentucky Farm Bureau - Nicholas County held their 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:30pm, at the new Armory, located on Concrete Road in Carlisle, Ky. The meeting was very well attended, with approximately 70 people attending the yearly event. Agency Manager Phillip Greene welcomed everyone who attended, which included men, women, and children of all ages, to the event, which included an absolutely delicious meal, consisting of pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and various type of yummy desserts. After the meal, Mr. Greene welcomed a few distinguished guests to the meeting, which included KFB State Director Alex Barnett, KFB 1st Vice President and State Director Shane Wiseman, KFB Area Four Program Director Mike Tobin, Nicholas County Judge-Executive Steve Hamilton, and NCES Student Brooklyn Felts, who spoke about her recent trips to Murray State University to attend Kentucky Farm Bureauâs Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders and Washington, D.C. Phillip Greene spoke to the crowd about the recent dry spell in the county and mentioned that while KFB has not met their state quota, Nicholas County was the first county in the state to meet its quota. The meeting ended with the election of KFB Directors and Officers, and the giving away of a multitude of door prizes.

A large crowd of spectators, and a plethora of horses and riders, attended a horse show at the Nicholas County Fairgrounds, located at West End Park, Carlisle, Ky., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The night consisted of lots of fun and fundraising, with the net proceeds benefiting Jacob Hobbs, who is battling Stage 4 colon cancer, and the Hobbs family. The gate admission was only $5 per car/truck, and class #âs 3 â 28 were only $10 per class. The first two classes, Lead Line (any age) and Stick Horse Race, were both free entries. Some of the various classes includedâ¦ Beginner Rider (12 & under), Costume Class (walk only), Toilet Paper Race (which required 2 horses and riders riding side-by-side at different gaits), Ride A Buck Bareback Class, Walking Horse Trail Pleasure, Water Glass Class, Flat Shod Racking, Baby Bottle Class, Spotted Pleasure, Ladies Pleasure, and many more. The championship classes includedâ¦ Mountain Horse Pleasure, Juvenile Pleasure, Walking Horse Pleasure and Racking. Food and drinks were available, at a nominal fee. (all photos courtesy of Monica Wallingford)

Oscar Saucedo, 19, of Rayne Street, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, by Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson, and has been charged with one count of Criminal Mischief â 3rd Degree and one count of Theft of Mail Matter. According to the uniform citation, Officer Johnson was contacted by a female individual, with a residence on Moorefield Road. She advised Officer Johnson that her mailbox had just been blown up with an explosive, at approximately 1:17am. She advised the officer that she and her husband had found the vehicle at East End gas station, but the vehicle had left before Officer Johnson got there. The female individual identified the vehicle as a Tahoe, being driven by a male person. She advised that Oscar Saucedo had gotten into his car, and was hiding, with his seat laid back. The male person denied having anything to do with the incident, however he and two other kids advised that Mr. Saucedo insisted that he wanted to blow up a mailbox, and that the three individuals all told Mr. Saucedo not to do it. They then drove out Moorfield Road, and Mr. Saucedo got out and put a large firework in the mailbox, destroying it and all the mail inside. Oscar Saucedo was arrested at approximately 2:22am, and transported to the Bourbon County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for arraignment on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 10:30am. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

The June 2024 Summer Reading Program, held at the Nicholas County Public Library, finished up this past week with special events held at the library, including Pirate Day for the kids and Boba Tasting for the adults on Monday, June 24th, tie dye for the kids and Burnacoâs Tex-Mex food truck on Tuesday, June 25th, a petting zoo for the kids featuring farm animals from Colsonâs Hope Swiss Farm located in Cynthiana, Ky. on Wednesday, June 26th, farm life for the kids on Thursday, June 27th, and an Art Gallery on Friday, June 28th. A lot of fun was had, for both kids and adults, throughout the entire month of June at the Nicholas County Public Library, and the staff would like to thank everyone for attending. The library will be closed throughout July 5th, while the Blackberry Festival goes on, and will reopen from 9am-12noon on July 6th, and will reopen all week, with normal hours, beginning on July 8th.

Cory H. Watkins, 36, of Cassidy Creek Road, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith, and charged with one count of Assault, 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) No Visible Injury; one count of Public Intoxication â Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol); and one count of Burglary, 1st Degree. According to the uniform citation, on July 10, 2024, at approximately 6:25pm, Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith received a call from dispatch, in reference to a domestic violence incident. When Deputy Smith arrived at the residence on Cassidy Creek Road, he made contact with Carrie Hamm. Ms. Hamm stated that Mr. Watkins had forced entry into the house, with a knife in his hand. She stated that Mr. Watkins dropped the knife in the process of forcing entry. She stated that once in the residence, Mr. Watkins grabbed her by the hair, and slammed her against the wall. When Deputy Smith arrived, Ms. Hamm stated that Mr. Watkins had run up the hill when he heard sirens. Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson remained at the Cassidy Creek Road residence, and Deputy Smith attempted to locate Mr. Watkins in the area of Myers Road and Cassidy Creek. Mr. Watkins returned to the residence while Officer Johnson was on scene and continued verbally offensive contact with Ms. Hamm. Mr. Watkins was arrested for Assault â 4th â Domestic (no visible injury). Mr. Watkins was manifestly under the influence and hallucinating at the time that contact was made. Mr. Watkins was stating that âthere are bodies floating in the Licking River, the FBI is in his ear because he is telepathic, and that he was a witch priest.â Cory H. Watkins was arrested and transported to the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $10,000.00 cash bond. He was scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for arraignment on Tuesday, July 17, 2024, at 9:00am. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty in a court of law.

A massive crowd enjoyed the 2024 Blackberry Festival, held in downtown Carlisle, Ky., on Tuesday, July 2nd through Saturday, July 6th, 2024. The 5-night festival featured all kinds of carnival rides and games that filled the courthouse lawn; numerous food booths, featuring all kinds of delicious food, treats, and drinks along Main Street; and a bunch of vendors selling all kinds of goods on Locust Street. On Tuesday, July 2nd, there was a street dance, featuring music from Gayle McCord/Letâs Cruise Entertainment at 7pm. On Wednesday, July 3rd, there was gospel music from Mike King at 7pm. On Thursday, July 4th, there was a parade through downtown Carlisle at 7pm, the crowning of the Blackberry Queen immediately after, music from Mike King & Kool Country at 8pm, and an amazing and very loud fireworks show at 10pm. On Friday, July 5th, there was music from the Trailer Trash Band. Rounding out the festival on its final night, Saturday, July 6th, there was the 5K run at 7am, the baking competition at 2pm, and music from the Trailer Trash Band at 7pm. This yearâs parade featured four Grand Marshalsâ¦ Kendall Booth, Earl Pfansteil, Gene Kelley, and Bob Garvin. U.S. Representative Andy Barr also marched along the parade route, smiling and shaking hands with everyone, as well. Some of the local businesses featured in the parade were Nicholas County Tourism, Wendtâs Wildlife (featuring a camel ridden by Carlisleâs own Gladys Shrout), Harrison Memorial Hospital, Allisonâ Concrete, Darvinâs Small Engine, and many more. There were also classic cars, tractors, atvs, and even horses along the parade route, which can be viewed in its entirety on the Carlisle Mercury Facebook page, along with the crowning of the Blackberry Queen and the fireworks show. Last yearâs Blackberry Queen, Megan Planck, and the four 2024 queen candidates, Katie Switzer, Grace Watson, Isabella Thacker, and Kayci Jo Orazen, were each driven through the parade, and joined announcer Jim Galbraith on stage, for the crowning, which took place immediately after the parade ended. The 1st runner-up was Isabella Thacker, and then last yearâs winner crowned Grace Watson as the 2024 Blackberry Queen. Congratulations Grace!!! The top 3 male and female overall finishers of the Blackberry Festival 5K run held on Saturday wereâ¦ Male: 1st â Bryce Corcoran (age 16, Carlisle, Ky.) 18:38â¦ 2nd â Josh Obert (age 45, Ezel, Ky.) 19:08â¦ 3rd â Kevin Simpson (age 47, Richmond, Ky.) 19:23. Female: 1st â Piper Stevens (age 16, Nicholasville, Ky.) 21:35â¦ 2nd â Tiffany Baker (age 50, Nicholasville, Ky.) 24:22â¦ 3rd â Zoe Obert (age 39, Ezel, Ky.) 25:12. Congratulations to the winners and all the participants!!! The winners of the Baking Competition, also held on Saturday wereâ¦ 1st â Alexis Benning â Blackberry Tiramisuâ¦ 2nd â Brenda Napier â Jam Cakeâ¦. 3rd â Kay Bussell â Blackberry Lavender Cheesecake. Congratulations to the winners and all the participants!!! Now itâs time to countdown to next yearâs Blackberry Festival!!! Iâm already looking forward to it!!!

Joseph R. Smith, 41, of South Broadway Street, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:48pm, by the Carlisle Police Department, and charged with one count of Criminal Mischief â 3rd Degree, one count of Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st & 2nd Offense), and one count of Disorderly Conduct â 3rd Degree. According to the uniform citation, Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson was dispatched to the area of the old Save-A-Lot building for a male hitting vehicles as they drove by. Upon getting on scene Officer Johnson saw Mr. Smith in the middle of the street and he was holding up his middle finger and said â*Expletive Deleted* you, go on.â Officer Johnson got out and told Mr. Smith to get out of the road. As the officer approached Mr. Smith, he was screaming and telling the officer to leave. Officer Johnson could smell the strong odor of alcohol coming from Mr. Smithâs person. A female asked to talk to Officer Johnson and advised that Mr. Smith had been smacking vehicles as they drove by. Mr. Smith then again went to the next truck and told them to âMove the *Expletive Deleted* on.â Officer Johnson approached Mr. Smith and placed him in cuffs. He started to resist and pull away and would not walk. Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith arrived and helped Officer Johnson place Mr. Reed in Officer Johnsonâs vehicle. Mr. Smith began to kick the window of Officer Johnsonâs cruiser. Deputy Smith advised Officer Johnson to remove Mr. Smith and put him in Deputy Smithâs vehicle because he has bars on the windows. Mr. Smith resisted the whole way and once placed in the sheriffâs unit began kicking again. At the police department Mr. Smith would not walk and resisted all the way into the department. Mr. Smith started jerking away, causing Officer Johnson to fall into the wall, causing a large hole in the wall. Joseph R. Smith was arrested and transported to the Bourbon County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for arraignment on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:30am. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

Ronald Gaye Miller, 42, of Headquarters Road, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested by Kentucky State Police, Post 06, Trooper T. Jones and Carlisle Police Officer Jamie Copher on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, and charged with one count of Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, one count of Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st & 2nd Offense), one count of Resisting Arrest, one count of Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, one count of Possession of Marijuana, one count of Drug Paraphernalia â Buy/Possess, one count of Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle Prohibited, and one count of No Operators â Moped License. According to the uniform citations, at approximately 8:54pm Carlisle Police advised there was a male with no shirt and a handgun on his hip walking on Main Street. Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson advised the male is a convicted felon. KSP Trooper T. Jones and other officers searched the area and located Mr. Miller walking up the sidewalk of Broadway into the fair. Troopers Jones and Davis U/1005 approached Mr. Miller and announced themselves, upon contact Mr. Miller pulled away and both troopers went for wrist lock control of each arm up against the drink trailer sitting beside them. Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith reached in and disarmed the handgun from Mr. Miller and made it safe. The firearm was loaded, with one in the chamber. Mr. Miller had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person and appeared to be under the influence. They immediately advised Mr. Miller they were taking him to the police department. He began to struggle and resist by pushing back against them and not walking forward. Once at the police department, Mr. Miller stuck his foot against the steps and showed backwards into Officer Johnson, causing him to hit the door of the building. Trooper Davis struggled with Mr. Miller until Officer Johnson could get back into the building and assist. At this point there were no further struggle or injuries, and Mr. Miller was detained at the police department until Nicholas County Jailer Robert Sosby could transport him to Bourbon County Detention Center. Mr. Miller was court netted and is a convicted felon. A search warrant was signed by Judge Charles W. Kuster, Jr., of Nicholas County District Court and executed at Mr. Millerâs residence on Headquarters Road, Carlisle, Ky. Upon gaining entry into the residence, a safe was located in Mr. Millerâs bedroom. Access was granted to the safe where a Bushmaster AR-15 style rifle with scope, laser, and extra loaded magazines was located. Also located was a Hi-Point .380 pistol with ammunition. The box for the pistol, that had already been taken off Mr. Miller, was also located next to the safe. Mr. Miller has already been confirmed a felon and stated to Trooper Davis that he was a felon. Carlisle Police Officer Jamie Copher was told by Mr. Miller that he drove the motorcycle to the Blackberry Festival and his wife drove her vehicle. The wife also stated to all the other officers that Mr. Miller drove the bike and she drove her vehicle to the festival. When getting to the bike, the officers could smell marijuana and seen an open container of alcohol inside a bag on the rear crash bar of the bike on the right side. The marijuana was on/in the bag on the front crash bar of the vehicle, along with a pack of rolling papers. After the arrest, Mr. Millerâs operator license was ran, and he did not have a motorcycle license. Ronald Gaye Miller was arrested and is currently lodged in the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $10,000.00 blanket bond. He is scheduled for a pretrial conference and preliminary hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:32am. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

Ashley Marshall, 24, of West Chestnut Street, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested on Monday, July 1, 2024, by the Carlisle Police Department, and charged with one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol .08 â 1st (Aggravating Circumstances). According to the uniform citation, Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson observed Ms. Marshall swerving, and upon turning on the vehicle noticed that it crossed the center line on West Main Street, and as it topped the hill prior to the Carlisle Cemetery, Ms. Marshall was using both lanes of travel. Upon making contact with Ms. Marshall, Officer Johnson could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her person. She had slurred speech and could not follow directions. Ms. Marshall had a 3-year-old child in the vehicle, as well. PBT (portable breath test) showed the presence of alcohol at a .145. Ms. Marshall showed 6 of 6 clues on HGN (horizontal gaze nystagmus) test. Ms. Marshallâs walk and turn test indicates that she could not maintain balance during the instructions, started too soon, stopped walking, did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, used arms to balance, made an improper turn, and took an incorrect number of steps. Ms. Marshall showed 8 of 8 clues on the WAT (walk and turn) test. Ms. Marshallâs one leg stand test indicates that she put her foot down, used arms to balance, and swayed. Ms. Marshall showed 3 of 4 clues on the OLS (one leg stand) test. Ashley Marshall was arrested and transported to the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $500 cash bond. She was scheduled to appear in the Nicholas County District Court for arraignment on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:35am. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

Three Nicholas County residents; Amanda M. Bussell, 39, of School Avenue, Carlisle, Ky.; James Baker, 38, of Upper Sharpsburg Road, Carlisle, Ky.; and Brian S. Ockerman, 49, of Kennedy Heights, Carlisle, Ky.; were all arrested on Monday, July 1, 2024, by officers from the Carlisle Police Department on multiple drug charges. Ms. Bussell was charged with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine). Mr. Baker was charged with one count of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd or > -(> or = 2gms Methamphetamine), one count of Persistent Felony Possession of a Firearm, and one count of Drug Paraphernalia â Buy/Possess. Mr. Ockerman was charged with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine), and one count of Drug Paraphernalia â Buy/Possess. According to the uniform citation for Ms. Bussell, Nicholas County Sheriff Jeff Sidles made a traffic stop on Fuzzy Bottom Lane, at 6:17pm, on a Ford truck that Ms. Bussell was a passenger in. Members of the Carlisle Police Department and Nicholas County Sheriffâs Office had received a message about two subjects meeting another subject to sell a gram of meth. Ms. Bussell got out of the passenger side of the vehicle, where Carlisle Police Chief Gary Kinder spoke with her. Ms. Bussell at first declined knowing anything about a message or drugs. After speaking with Ms. Bussell, she finally told Chief Kinder she would give him the meth. Ms. Bussell reached into her bra and pulled out a yellow piece of paper and placed it on the truck bed. According to the uniform citation for Mr. Baker, Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson served a search warrant at a residence on Upper Sharpsburg Road in Nicholas County. Upon making contact with the residents of the property, and Mr. Baker was taken upstairs to his bedroom, Carlisle Police Officer Josh Mynear started the search of the room. Under the bed was a small backpack with a set of scales, baggies, and around 20 grams of meth. In the back of the bag was a silver revolver 357, loaded, and a ledger with how much people owe Mr. Baker. In the corner of the room was a metal safe that was locked. Mr. Baker made a phone call to a female to bring him the key. Mr. Baker admitted the cash was his, and Officer Johnson also found scales and small viles of meth. In the other safe was multiple rolls of quarters and three more loaded handguns. Mr. Baker advised everything the officers found was his, and stated he thought there was about $20,000.00 and 1 oz. of meth. According to the uniform citation for Mr. Ockerman, he was at the residence on Upper Sharpsburg Road where members of the Carlilse Police Department served a search warrant. Mr. Ockerman was in the front of a vehicle and saw the officers. Mr. Ockerman dove over the seat into the back, and hid his meth, aluminum foil with meth in it, and a glass meth pipe with residue in it, as well. All three individuals were arrested and transported to the Bourbon County Detention Center. A post from Carlisle Police Chief Gary Kinderâs Facebook page after the arrests readsâ¦ âCarlisle Police Dept (Officer Johnson, Officer Mynear, and Myself) and Nicholas Co Sheriff Office (Deputy Smith and Sheriff Jeff Sidles) was able to execute a search warrant and make several arrests. Charges of Trafficking in Meth, poss of a firearm by convicted felon, poss of drug paraphernalia, poss of meth, and other drug related charges. Firearms, meth, and over $17,000 in cash was seized. #ATEAMISBACKâ Amanda M. Bussell was released on a $2,500.00/10% bond from the Bourbon County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:34am. James Baker is currently lodged in the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $5,000.00 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:34am. Brian S. Ockerman is currently lodged in the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $2,500.00 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in Nicholas County District Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:33am. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

Members of the Nicholas County Fiscal Court and the Nicholas County Hospital Corporation (comprised of the same members of the Fiscal Court), along with Judge-Executive Steve Hamilton and County Attorney Dawn Letcher, met on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:30am, at the courthouse for a special-called meeting, which was broadcast live on the Carlisle Mercury Facebook page. Judge-Exec. Steve Hamilton called the meeting to order with roll call, with all magistrates present, sans one. The purpose of the special-called meeting was âfor the purpose of adopting a resolution authorizing the Nicholas County Judge-Executive to sign a promissory note with City National Bank to effect the borrowing of funds for improvements to the nursing home building and other expenses, and to consider other relative issuesâ, which the court agreed to. This resolution will speed up the process for the reopening of the nursing home, by Legacy Health Services, Inc., which also operates the nursing home in Flemingsburg, Ky., as well. Judge-Exec. Hamilton says that Legacy is raring to get the facility back open, but the court has to check off items that need fixing, such as the sprinkler system, the awning, and refrigeration and boiler issues. He does say that the court has always been committed to making the reopening of the nursing home possible, and that it has been a long, drawn-out process, but that there is finally some progress being made, and that they are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel, and the reopening is on the horizon. He says that there have been some expenses along the way, but that the court was trying to keep the costs down, and making sure that everything has been and is being done correctly. County Attorney Dawn Letcher reiterated that the court has faced some hurdles along the way, that seemed unpassable at times, but they have all worked together and have always been committed to get the facility reopened which will bring nursing home residents and jobs back to Nicholas County. Judge-Exec. Hamilton says that a walkthrough of the facility should be in the next few weeks, and that the reopening of the nursing home is âcloser than we was, and more sooner, rather than later.â He does say that the facility would be hiring in phases and could possibly bring back 50+ jobs to Nicholas County. More announcements regarding the nursing home facility will be forthcoming.

The June 2024 Summer Reading Program, held at the Nicholas County Public Library, finished up this past week with special events held at the library, including Pirate Day for the kids and Boba Tasting for the adults on Monday, June 24th, tie dye for the kids and Burnacoâs Tex-Mex food truck on Tuesday, June 25th, a petting zoo for the kids featuring farm animals from Colsonâs Hope Swiss Farm located in Cynthiana, Ky. on Wednesday, June 26th, farm life for the kids on Thursday, June 27th, and an Art Gallery on Friday, June 28th. A lot of fun was had, for both kids and adults, throughout the entire month of June at the Nicholas County Public Library, and the staff would like to thank everyone for attending. The library will be closed throughout July 5th, while the Blackberry Festival goes on, and will reopen from 9am-12noon on July 6th, and will reopen all week, with normal hours, beginning on July 8th.

Well, it seems like it wasnât that long ago when the little league parade made its way through downtown Carlisle, and now the 2024 season has drawn to a close. The various teams played when they could, but unfortunately the weather was a deciding factor this season, and a lot of the games were rained out, and pushed to a different day. But in the end, the 2024 season was a success! T-ball did not play in a tournament. The Bad Girls softball team were tournament champs, with Intensity coming in 2nd. The 6 teams in the Kid Pitch tourney were the Brewers, Reds, Rangers, Cardinals, Yankees, and White Sox. The Brewers were tournament champs. The 7 teams in the Coach Pitch tourney were the Orioles, Cardinals, Red Sox, Mets, Indians, Reds, and White Sox. The Orioles went undefeated this season and were tournament champs. Congrats to all the players and coaches for your hard work and dedication this season and thank you to the parents and loved ones for your unwavering support for our Nicholas County youth!!! (photos courtesy of Facebook pages)

Raymond Coy, 26, of Crooked Creek Road, Carlisle, Ky., was arrested on Friday, June 28, 2024, through the execution of a complaint warrant out of Harrison County District Court, by officers from the Nicholas County Sheriffâs Department, Carlise Police Department, and Kentucky State Police. Mr. Coy was charged with one count of Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (On Foot), and one count of Resisting Arrest. According to the uniform citation, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at approximately 9:15pm, a complaint warrant, from Harrison County District Court, for the arrest of Raymond Coy was executed. Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith had no knowledge of the case. Kentucky State Police and the Carlisle Police Department assisted in the execution of the warrant. When arriving at the residence on Crooked Creek Road in Carlisle, Ky., Raymond Coy fled on foot. He was given a verbal command to stop and did not comply. Raymondâs brother, Sam Coy, approached the units on foot, from the neighboring residence on Crooked Creek Road, and stated that Raymond had fled to that residence. Units followed Sam Coy back to the residence and made contact with Raymond. He was actively resistant during arrest, removing his hands from behind his back, and attempting to flee again, multiple times. After handcuffs were placed on Mr. Coy, he continued to attempt to flee, while in an escort position. He was then carried by Deputy Sheriff Smith, Carlisle Police Officer Scott Johnson, and Kentucky State Police. Mr. Coy was then carried into the vehicle and attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times while closing the door. Raymond Coy was lodged in the Bourbon County Detention Center on a $5,000.00/10% blanket bond, and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:30am. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty.

The stage is set, the streets are swept, the tents are up, and carnival rides are being set up for this yearâs 2024 Annual Blackberry Festival, sponsored by Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism and the American Legion. The interest is very high for this yearâs festival and they are expecting big crowds. Some of the events scheduled areâ¦ On Tuesday, July 2nd, music will be provided by DJ Gayle McCord/Letâs Cruise Entertainment at 7pm. On Wednesday, July 3rd, will be gospel music with Mike King at 7pm. On Thursday, July 4th, the parade, featuring 4 Grand Marshals, will begin at 7pm (with lineup set at 5:30pm at the school) and the Blackberry Queen will be crowned directly after, Mike King and Kool Country will perform at 8pm, with the fireworks show set for 10pm. On Friday, July 5th, Trailer Trash Band will perform at 7pm. On Saturday, July 6th, the 5K run will begin at 7am, the baking competition at 2pm, and the Trailer Trash Band will perform again at 7pm. Carnival rides will be set up daily from 6pm to 11pm, will be set up during the festival with armbands at a cost of $18.00 per day for unlimited rides. Single tickets will be $1.00 each, with large rides taking 4 tickets, and small rides taking 3 tickets. The unfortunately high cost is due to rising costs of insurance and gas, but there will be more rides and games this year that will fill the courthouse yard. There will be numerous amounts of food vendors set up, including ones that havenât been here for past festivals. Did you know that every food vendor on Main Street is either a non-profit organization or someone donating proceeds to a local non-profit? The annual blackberry festival is one of the yearâs best opportunities for those groups to raise funds for their organization or charity. So, come out and enjoy all the delicious treats they have to offer while giving back to your community! Some of the food vendors includeâ¦ YAHS (Young Adult Historical Society) milkshake bar, Carlisle City Fire Department, New Beginnings Christian Church Youth Group, Juniboâs Shaved Ice, Nicholas Co FFA (serving up the famous Carlisle Firecracker), Carlisle Rotary Club, Dougherty Lodge #65, the local Masonic Lodge, Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism, Tiffs Tasty Treats & Teas, and more. All non-food vendors will be set up on Locust Street (left side of the courthouse square), so be sure to stop by and pick up some treasures during the festival! Some of vendors includeâ¦ Doodâs Doggy Yums, Duronâs Journey, I Tumble 4 U Designs, Fancy Fixins Boutique, Backyard Homesteader, Beyond Sight Studios, Forever Linked By Lydia, Astridâs Artisan Treasures, Third Eye Kentucky, Jojoâs Toy Chest, Bottles & Blossoms, Roots, Yarncraft, 3DPrint.Junkie, The Rustic Opal Boutique, and more. Blackberry Festival shirts, posters and ornaments will be for sell also! Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism and the American Legion would like to thank the following community sponsors for their generous donations and support! Without the teamwork of the whole community, this event would not be possible. City National Bank, TTI Railroad, Harrison Memorial Hospital, 3 Star Industries, Crimson Coal, Blackstone Frost, John Baird- Harp Enterprises, Garrettâs on Broadway, Dicks on Main, Craig Caulking, A&A Welding, C&F Plumbing, L&M Customs, 68 West Farm Market, El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant, Mathers n Gaunce Funeral Homes, Mynear Plumbing, Shelter Insurance, Wendts Wildlife Adventure, Garrettâs Furniture, W H Legacy Graphics, David Sparks, Sparks Auction Company LLC, The Real Estate Company, Kentucky Farm Bureau, DeeJays Auto Parts, Purcell Auction Service, Thornsburg Handyman Service, Tempest Services, Uptemax Diesel and Towing, Baker Law Office - Ken and Nancy Baker, and Hunts Bobcat Service A very special thanks to the City of Carlisle, Kentucky and Nicholas County Kentucky for assisting with festival needs, all the nonprofit groups and vendors who participate and pay vendor fees that go back to procurement of the festival each year, Fox Creek Amusements for choosing our town during the 4th of July, and the many, many volunteers who put this festival together!! Thank you!!! For more information, you can check out the Annual Blackberry Festival Facebook page. SEE YâALL AT THE BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL!!!!

The June 2024 Summer Reading Program at the Nicholas County Public Library has been rolling through the month of June with some totally awesome fun events for both children and adults of all ages. On Monday, June 17th the library hosted a Books/Bottles/Brushes event for adults 21+ only at Garrettâs on Broadway, where the participants could paint and drink. The following day, Tuesday June 18th, Kona Ice was parked out in front of the library, where both children and adults could cool down with a variety of delicious syrups to pour over freezing cold shaved ice to eat. Tickets were available for the kids to get one free. Also, a big thanks goes out to librarian Hannah Albright, who handed out tickets to some lucky adults to get a free shaved ice as well! The kiddies also had some amazing events scheduled last week as well. On Monday, June 17th was Adventurous Eats where the kids could try some fruits and vegetables they might not normally eat. On Wednesday, June 19th the library hosted Inflatables, where the kids had a hopping good time playing on inflatables that were set up behind the building. The Busy Bees had the first shot on the inflatables at noon, while ages 5-8 got to play on them at 1pm, and ages 8-12 at 2pm. On Friday, June 21st the library hosted movie night, with snacks and color sheets, and watched the 2023 Disney animated film Wish. Next week the library has some more fun events scheduled throughout the final week of June, including a petting zoo on Wednesday, June 26th. (Kona Ice photos courtesy of Nicholas County Public Library Facebook page)

Boys and girls from 1st through 8th grades attended the 2024 Nicholas County Basketball Camp, held on Tuesday, June 18th through Wednesday June 20th, from 9am to noon each day, at the NCHS gymnasium in Carlisle, Ky. NCHS Boysâ Basketball Coach Dylan Moran, along with NCHS coaches and players, walked the kids through fundamental skills of basketball, playing 3 on 3, 5 and 5, and more. There were daily awards, and a shirt was given out on the final day to each and every one of the attendees. A very special thanks goes out to the sponsors for this yearâs campâ¦ Letcher Insurance, Pat Letcher; C&F Plumbing; Andrew Fugitt; Dawn Letcher, Nicholas County Attorney; Ockerman Construction; Garrettâs on Broadway; Nicholas County Little League Basketball; Abnee Built, LLC; D&M Mowing & Tree Contracting; Mynear Plumbing, LLC; The Carlisle Mercury; Tracks Restaurant; Frymanâs Welding, LLC; Viceâs Corner Market; Carlisle Family Dentist; Darvinâs Small Engine Repair; Allisonâs Concrete; L&M Customs, LLC, Logan Brown; and Jeremiah Brown.