New Turf and Track Upgrades Start at Belfry High Today

Canada, KY · June 17, 2026

Wednesday morning is bringing a bit of a breeze through the valley. If you're heading toward the high school, you'll notice the first wave of construction crews moving in to start the summer renovations.

📰 The Lead

The "Pirate" spirit is getting a physical boost as the Pike County Board of Education officially kicks off the athletic complex renovation today. Heavy equipment is slated to arrive at Belfry High School this morning to begin stripping the old turf and prepping the track for a complete resurface. This isn't just a win for the football team; the track serves as a vital exercise hub for the entire Pond Creek community during the off-hours. The project timeline is aggressive, with contractors aiming to have the "Ship" ready for the first kickoff in August. Expect some dust and restricted access to the field area through the mid-summer months, but the payoff will be a professional-grade surface that should last for the next decade of Friday night lights.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • US-119 Hillside Maintenance — Crews are stabilizing the embankment near the Canada turnoff today; watch for flaggers and minor delays.

  • Pond Creek Library Milestone — The summer reading program hits its midpoint today with special prize packs for students visiting before 5 PM.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 88°F · Low 63°F — Overcast
    • Keep the sunglasses handy just in case the clouds break during your afternoon walk.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Belfry: Community Garden Harvest — Pond Creek Center, 9:00 AM Help pick early summer greens for the local food pantry distribution.

  • Belfry: Youth Basketball Clinic — Belfry High Gym, 10:00 AM Open gym session for middle schoolers to sharpen their free throws.

  • Williamson: Farmers Market — Downtown Gazebo, 4:00–7:00 PM Fresh strawberries and local honey are the big draws this week.

  • Pikeville: Trivia Night — Broken Throne Brewing, 7:00 PM Short drive for some friendly competition and local craft brews.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Sites
    • While many associate the feud with West Virginia, the ridges around Canada provided the actual backdrop for much of the conflict. The nearby "Preacher Anse" Hatfield cabin site offers a quiet, wooded perspective on the families' complex history and local geography.

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