The Rowan County Fiscal Court has determined that there is a finding of no significant impact for the Eastern Light Distillery project in Rowan County, for the purpose of providing assistance to a local nonprofit agency, the Morehead-Rowan County Economic Development Council (EDC). In its efforts to facilitate new job creation in the area, the EDC plans to use these funds to purchase equipment for a new local manufacturer. The EDC will then lease this equipment to the manufacturer for job creation, will have no significant impact on the human environment.

The Kentucky General Assembly has legalized Medical Marijuana with the passage of 2023 SB 47.

The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program (KMCP) will now sit within the state’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services, established to implement the requirements established in KTS 218B to govern the safe and effective use of medical cannabis in Kentucky. This will begin starting on July 1st, 2024. To help folks understand more about this process, we created this brief article in the form of frequently asked questions and answers.

Visible address numbers may seem like a minor detail, but they play a major role in ensuring the effectiveness of emergency response efforts. By prioritizing address number visibility, we can help emergency responders reach those in need swiftly and efficiently, potentially saving lives in the process. It's a small yet impactful step towards building a safer and more resilient community for all.

The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) at Tilden Hogge Elementary School has been working on a project to clean up the outdoor classroom and ponds. The students learned a lot about how to care for a pond and its needs. They also learned about different plants and created signs with the help of Rowan County Judge-Executive Harry Clark.

Use of force simulations are critical components in the training of law enforcement officers due to their ability to provide realistic, hands-on experiences that enhance decision-making skills in high-pressure situations. Thanks to a generous system donation by Ti Training, Rowan County is leading our region in providing these high-quality training opportunities to our local law enforcement, better preparing our Sheriff’s Department and School Resource Officers to serve our community.