The March 1, 2012 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the completion of the athletic complex at the high school, with the AC-S Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, or JROTC, frequently using the facility. The building was a little over 19,000 square feet, and was constructed by Lexington-based D.W. Wilburn, Inc., being the master contractor for…

By Chris Cole, Staff Writer Like many communities across the United States, the Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) has been a presence that parents have encouraged their children to join. Yet in the early days of COVID 19, the Scottsville Boy Scout group disbanded. Now Scouting in Scottsville is back. In December of…

The February 24, 1977 edition of the paper saw the news about a fire that had struck the library on East Main Street, with firemen arriving at the scene at 8:45 p.m to stop the fire. Several items had been damaged in the fire, including books and equipment in the building, along with antiques in…

By Damon Stone, Staff Writer Hope Gibbs Cummiskey recently published her book, “Where the Grass Grows Blue,” which is set in a small town in Kentucky, being similar to Scottsville and Allen County. Cummiskey explained that the story centers around a woman’s journey to accept forgiveness or risk losing another chance at love in a…

The February 18, 1965 edition of the paper included the announcement that Navy Chief Petty Officer Billy C. Lyles had received a promotion, being congratulated by Rear Admiral J.V. Cobb, the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Scottsville Elementary School hosted the annual 4-H County Talent Show, with around 300 people in…