The Lewis County Herald

12/30/2025

This column launches a guest series authored by Sam Howard, published by The Lewis County Herald as a forum for examining ideas and opportunities related to Lewis County’s future.

In the economic history of Lewis County, few events cast a longer shadow than the closure of the US Shoe factory in Vanceburg. Once a major employer that provided livelihoods for hundreds of families, the plant’s shutdown in the late 1990s marked a turning point that many residents still remember ...

12/29/2025

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING . . .

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 36 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio - INCLUDING LEWIS COUNTY.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Secure outdoor objects.

12/28/2025

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio - INCLUDING LEWIS COUNTY.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Secure outdoor objects.

12/28/2025

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Betty L. Bloomfield, 69, of Garrison, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her home. Her loving family surrounded her. Betty was born at Garrison on December 14, 1956, a daughter of the late Buster Kenneth and June Richardson Skidmore.  She had worked for US Shoe and Component plants in Vanc...

12/28/2025

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Susan R. Lykins, 52, of Maysville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. Susan was born at Maysville on March 4, 1973, a daughter of Shelby J. Wills of Maysville and the late Everett Cleo Flinders. Susan was a certified nurse aide a...

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄✨ If you’re not feeling festive today, feeling a bit lonely, or feeling like you need a little extra support, we’re here for you.

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12/25/2025

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

12/25/2025

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Mildred Polley Simpson, 95, of Vanceburg, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Hospice of Hope at Kenton Pointe in Maysville. Her loving family surrounded her. Mildred was born in Lewis County on October 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Cecil and Lizzie Manley Polley. She was....

12/24/2025

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Oscar Kenneth Reeder Jr., lovingly known as Kenny or “OK,” passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on December 22, 2025, surrounded by love while in the care of his son, Andy, and daughter-in-law, Heather, in Albertville, Alabama. Though distance separated him from his roots in his final days, K...

12/24/2025

Remember to take care of you this holiday season. 💙

Try giving yourself a little compassion by:
- Setting boundaries
- Saying no when you need to
- Making time for yourself
- Stepping back to recharge

And if you need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988.

12/23/2025

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Carolyn Jean Dyer Plank went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 70.  Born on June 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Roscoe Junior and Gladys Nolan Dyer, Carolyn lived a life devoted to her family. She was known for her love of traveling, flea marketing, […]

12/23/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from The Herald! 🎄

Be sure to check out our special Christmas Greeting section in this week’s printed edition of The Lewis County Herald.

You’ll find warm Merry Christmas messages from local businesses, families, and friends — a longtime holiday tradition and a great reminder of the community spirit that makes Lewis County special.

📖 Pick up your copy this week, or
🔗 View the greetings online by following this link:
👉https://lewiscountyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas.pdf

Thank you to everyone who helped make this holiday section possible, and from all of us at The Herald — Merry Christmas! 🎄✨