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- Library to send cards to soldiers, seniors
U.S. soldiers serving abroad and residents of local nursing homes will receive handmade Valentine's Day cards again this year, thanks to those who participate in the fifth annual "Hands that Touch a Heart" ...
- Not a great year a "
As we do on the first day of every year, we began 2008 by listing a few of our hopes for the new year.
- Food for Fines returns in January
Patrons of Boyd County Public Library district can start the new year fine-free, and help feed the areaa s hungry at the same time.
- Thief nabs Jesus from churcha s nativity
The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports: Theft - A resident near St.
- In Your View a "
Spending cuts are the answer In your Sunday editorial, your opinion is that a state cigarette tax hike is the state's only chance to balance its budget.
- The trio are charged with escaping from confinement and theft.
Three Boyd County Detention Center inmates are facing new charges. Authorities say Bruce Mullins of Catlettsburg and Justin Davis and David Frasier of Ashland tried to escape, plus they're accused of allegedly ...
- MWP hold professional development in Greenup County
The Morehead Writing Project held a professional development activity Saturday, Dec.
- More Catlettsburg documents recreated
Additional missing Catlettsburg documents have been refurbished and returned to the City Building.
- Ironton man pleads guilty in bank robbery
An Ironton man pleaded guilty last week to federal charges stemming from a burglary at an Ashland bank where his girlfriend was employed as a teller.
- Boyd man arrested on coke, parole violation charges
The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports: Drug arrests - A Boyd County man was arrested on cocaine and parole violation charges Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in the ...
- US 23 Closed in Boyd County
Other Stories by Rick Dayton ASHLAND, KY -- All four lanes of US 23 remain closed just south of downtown Ashland.
- In your view a "
Some gift ideas for the elderly What to buy for Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa? I can't think of one thing! I hear this often, but after spending lots of time in the area senior centers as a student intern, I ...
- FIVCO in new headquarters
The ground floor meeting room of the FIVCO Area Development District was buzzing Tuesday - members of the FIVCO Water Council were gathered to discuss future projects.
- Nothing to gain a "
All parties involved will be negatively impacted if the Carter County Enhanced 911 center ceases dispatching for the Grayson police department at the end of the year.
- Catlettsburg city clerk fired
Catlettsburg's city clerk has been fired for alleged complaints about her performance.
- Get ready for the Jingle Bell Ball
A small of loyal group gathered in the ReMax Real Team Realty offices recently to set up the 12-foot tree in the building's lobby.
- Salyers plans holiday benefit concert
The holidays bring family gatherings, good food and beloved music. For the last five years, it's also brought a holiday show presented by Catlettsburg native and musical entertainer Stephen Salyers.
- APD investigating reported rape
Police in Ashland are investigating a reported rape that allegedly occurred on Monday.
- Former teller pleads guilty in bank burglary
A former teller at an Ashland bank on Thursday stood before a federal judge and admitted she helped her boyfriend burglarize the institution where she worked.
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City DescriptionCatlettsburg is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Boyd County. The city population was 1,960 at the 2000 census. However, the city's postal zip code serves a greater population of 10,029. Catlettsburg is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. Since 1990, the city has prospered due to its proximity to Interstate 64 and its location along U.S. Route 23 and 60, both major regional arteries which overlap in Catlettsburg and travel into the city of Ashland. Many commercial developments have developed on the southern end of the city along these routes.
A post office was opened at this location in 1808 as "Mouth of Sandy". The settlement was incorporated as a city in 1848 as Catlettsburg, named after local landowner Horatio Catlett. The Catlett name still appears on a water tributary to the Ohio River, Catlett's Creek, which is followed out of town by Kentucky Route 168 to the west.
The original Catlett home, built as a log cabin in 1808, is still standing on a wooded hillside at 2600 Walnut Street. It was later remodeled by the wealthy Patton family ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
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