Local News

Permanently attacking the drug problem in Carroll County and across the state requires a change in the laws currently tying the hands of the local law enforcement and the court system.

That was the message given by Carrollton Police Chief Mike Willhoite at the Carrollton City Council meeting Monday. After bringing a list of suggestions on how to address the local heroin problem to the meeting Aug. 26, Carrollton resident Kathy Tingle returned to see what had been done so far.

Local law enforcement is actively investigating incidents in Trimble and Carroll counties where men have allegedly attempted to lure juvenile girls into their vehicles. In Trimble County, one arrest has been made in connection with the investigations.

A Bedford man arrested in connection with several alleged crimes, including the attempted kidnapping of a juvenile, is out of jail, and “all area residents need to be on alert,” Trimble County Sheriff Tim Coons said.

Kemper hired for riverbank work

City council accepted Kemper Construction’s low bid of $14,000 to excavate the Ohio River bank from Point Park to Welch’s Riverside Restaurant at Fifth and Main streets at the Aug. 26 meeting.

The city received two other bids: Martin Excavating for $19,500 and Lykins Construction Co. for $22,000.

Road work approved on Court and Fifth

Carroll County is now the proud owner of the former state road barn located on Hwy. 227, near the high school football stadium.

During the Fiscal Court meeting, rescheduled to Friday morning, Aug. 30, Judge-Executive Harold “Shorty” Tomlinson told the magistrates that he would be signing the deed to the property, previously owned by District 6 of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, later that morning. The county owes a balance $101,600 for the property, he said. The total cost was $127,000.