County Approves Fall Road Work Ahead of Winter Weather
Canada, KY · September 23, 2026
Light gray mist is hanging low against the ridge this morning, but it should burn off just in time for afternoon library runs. Grab a hot cup of coffee and take a look at what is moving across the valley today.
The Lead
At Tuesday's regular session in Pikeville, the Pike County Fiscal Court greenlit a seasonal slate of road stabilization and drainage maintenance orders aimed at securing rural routes ahead of late-fall weather. County road crews are scheduled to begin ditching, culvert clearing, and targeted embankment work across several eastern Pike communities, addressing erosion points and saturation issues along narrow valley access routes. Magistrates emphasized that addressing runoffs now prevents severe winter washouts and keeps school bus corridors reliable. In addition to local maintenance authorizations, the court reviewed progress on state-supported infrastructure upgrades, including utility staging for regional industrial sites and upcoming bridge preservation work. Road crews will deploy heavy equipment starting early next week, with flaggers directing alternating one-lane traffic in active zones.
Local Pulse
Library District Kicks Off County Scavenger Hunt Community Branches across Pike County invite families this week to earn prizes through literacy challenges and hidden community tokens.
Pike Extension Hosts Agricultural Education Week Schools Hands-on STEM forestry and farming workshops are touring local classrooms through Friday to highlight Appalachian agricultural careers.
Today's Outlook
- High 79°F · Low 63°F — Drizzle (37% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light rain jacket handy for spotty drizzle during the morning commute.
What's On Around Town
Today
Preschool Story Time Belfry Public Library (24371 US 119), Belfry, 2:00–3:00 PM · Free Songs, picture books, and craft activities designed for little learners.
Adult Beginner Guitar Class Pike County Public Library (126 Lee Ave), Pikeville, 2:00–3:00 PM · Free Weekly acoustic chords, fingerpicking basics, and song practice for adults.
Tomorrow
Chess Club Meetup Pike County Public Library (126 Lee Ave), Pikeville, 4:00–5:00 PM · Free
Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion Tour Appalachian Wireless Arena (126 Main St), Pikeville, 6:45 PM · Paid
Friday
- Varsity Football: Pike Central at Belfry Belfry High School (25259 US 119), Belfry, 7:30 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- The Old Matewan Jail
- Built in 1908 along Mate Street, this small brick lockup once held town prisoners under Police Chief Sid Hatfield during the Tug Valley mine disputes. Restored by local volunteers with preserved iron cell doors, the landmark now welcomes hikers and trail riders.
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