A temporary daytime closure of the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge (US 62) in downtown Maysville has been scheduled for July 14 for a routine annual inspection, officials with the Kentucky TransportationCabinet said Friday.

A temporary daytime closure of the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge (US 62) in downtown Maysville has been scheduled for July 14 for a routine annual inspection, officials with the Kentucky TransportationCabinet said Friday.

Studies show that children exposed to reading at an early age are more likely to do well in school, and combining the activity with the great outdoors, creates a truly magical experience.

Fourth of July celebrations are fast approaching and local officials encourage people in local communities to have fun but stay safe.

A Mason County grand jury returned indictments last week, naming several individuals on a variety of charges.

As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day next weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.”