Road Crews Restore Mountain Routes Plus Sunday Cruise-In
Canada, KY · August 23, 2026
Watching early morning sunlight creep down the mountain ridges makes Sunday coffee taste even better, especially with road crews wrapping up cleanup along the hollows.
The Lead
County maintenance crews are putting in extra hours across Pike County to clear slide debris and repair mountain drainage channels following recent localized flash flooding. Heavy rainfall earlier this month washed out several culverts and deposited mud slides along narrow valley runs, temporarily cutting off access to isolated households in mountain hollows such as Netley and Mullen. County road department workers prioritized those areas first, using heavy earthmovers to restore two-way travel and stabilize soft embankments. Judge-Executive Ray Jones confirmed that repair costs and gravel supplies are being covered entirely through local county funds to avoid waiting on state aid timelines. Crew supervisors expect routine maintenance along secondary rural routes to continue through midweek.
Local Pulse
Belfry Pirates Open Season With Victory Belfry High's varsity football team secured a dominant home win over East Carter to launch their fall campaign.
US 119 Maintenance Operations Underway State highway crews are continuing targeted pavement repairs and lane controls near South Williamson through the coming week.
Today's Outlook
- High 79°F · Low 64°F — Clear
- Pleasant late-August temperatures make today ideal for lingering outdoors or catching an evening drive.
What's On Around Town
Elkhorn City: Scottie's Cruise-In Main Street, 5:00–8:00 PM Classic automobiles, local food vendors, and community music along Main Street.
Pikeville: Coal Country Tattoo Expo Appalachian Wireless Arena (126 Main St), 12:00–6:00 PM Regional artists, live tattooing demonstrations, and vendor booths on the final afternoon.
Owingsville: Bath County Farmer's Market Extension Center (2914 E Hwy 60), 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Fresh mountain produce, homemade jellies, and baked treats from area growers.
Spotlight & Story
- Pond Creek Grocery
- Tucked along Pond Creek Road, this valley market has kept surrounding households supplied with hot deli items, hardware staples, and local conversation for generations. Its front porch remains the unofficial morning gathering spot for neighbors sharing valley news over coffee.
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