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  • Day 9: Loura Robinson

    Day 9: Loura Robinson

    The Ledger Independent is publishing a 50/50 series featuring 50 things over 50 weeks. During this series, our readers can expect to see different “Local Talents/Artisans” each week.


  • Scott indicted on manslaughter charges

    Another local man has been indicted by a Mason County Grand Jury on charges related to a June 2023 accident.


  • Legal online sports betting officially goes live in Kentucky: What it means for you

    Legal online sports betting officially goes live in Kentucky: What it means for you

    Kentucky has officially entered a new era of entertainment and revenue generation today by welcoming its first mobile legal online sportsbooks. This momentous development follows the signing of House Bill 551 into law by Governor Andy Beshear, signifying the state’s commitment to embracing the burgeoning sports betting industry while creating…


  • Cruz Alejandro “Alex” Mercado Letters of Leniency

    Cruz Alejandro “Alex” Mercado Letters of Leniency

    After publishing several stories regarding the cock-fighting and bribery charges, indictment, and conviction against Cruz Alejandro “Alex” Mercado-Vazquez, the last of which was published on March 31, 2023 and can be read at https://maysville-online.com/top-stories/207095/maysville-man-pleads-guilty-to-bribery-attempt, it was mentioned that there were several letters written on his behalf asking for leniency in…


  • Brown County’s battle against methamphetamine

    Brown County’s battle against methamphetamine

    The effects of drug addiction on a community are far-reaching. Not only are local courts and law enforcement agencies faced with the difficult task of battling illegal drug trafficking and possession, but substance use disorders can lead to an increase in other types of criminal activity that include thefts and…


  • MCHS students step up during first-ever speech and drama presentation

    MCHS students step up during first-ever speech and drama presentation

    Public speaking plays a role in everyone’s lives and for teenagers, it can help them in their future career pursuits.


  • Fleming County Rotary Club and Fleming Energy team up to showcase memory Christmas trees to the public

    Fleming County Rotary Club and Fleming Energy team up to showcase memory Christmas trees to the public

    FLEMINGSBURG — Holiday traditions are an important part of building strong bonds in our community. They connect us to our history and help us celebrate the past and the future.


  • Hayswood Foundation’s 2022 grant program selections have been made

    Twenty-one area non-profit organizations recently shared in awards totaling $300,000 from Hayswood Foundation’s 2022 grant program. Selections were made from applications submitted earlier in the year. This year’s recipients were:


  • Future of Mount Orab Cemetery in the hands of voters

    Future of Mount Orab Cemetery in the hands of voters

    MOUNT ORAB, Ohio — Proper maintenance and upkeep of cemeteries can result in significant costs to villages and townships responsible for them, a financial responsibility that continues to grow.


  • Kentucky Attorney General visits Maysville ahead of 2023 governor’s race

    Kentucky Attorney General visits Maysville ahead of 2023 governor’s race

    State Rep. William Lawrence welcomed Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to Maysville during a campaign stop on Tuesday.