Winter Heating Subsidy Opens for Area Households
Canada, KY · November 12, 2026
Rain is tapping steady against the metal roofs this morning, ushering in a soggy Thursday that makes a warm cup of coffee feel mandatory.
The Lead
With temperatures beginning their inevitable slide toward winter, the Big Sandy Area Community Action Program has officially opened enrollment for the 2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Fall Subsidy. Administered locally through the Pikeville outreach office alongside community partners across the area, the federally funded initiative provides income-qualified households with a one-time benefit applied directly to their heating utility vendor. Crucially, the subsidy covers far more than just standard electric and natural gas lines—families relying on bulk propane, coal, fuel oil, or cordwood deliveries can also have payments disbursed to their fuel suppliers. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis through mid-December, and past participation does not disqualify applicants. Residents seeking assistance need proof of household income, identification, and their most recent heating bills when scheduling an intake slot.
Local Pulse
Pirates Host Floyd Central in Playoff Clash Schools Belfry welcomes the Floyd Central Jaguars to CAM Stadium on Friday evening for the second postseason round.
Rockfall Remediation Continues Along U.S. 460 Roads Highway crews maintain daytime shoulder closures near Mouthcard to complete hillside stabilization work following recent slide cleanup.
Today's Outlook
- High 58°F · Low 44°F — Rain (86% chance of precipitation)
- Grab a sturdy umbrella and raincoat before heading out into today's persistent drizzle.
What's On Around Town
Today
Toddler Story Time Pike County Public Library (126 Lee Ave), Pikeville, 11:00 AM–Noon · Free Early literacy reading, rhymes, and hands-on crafts for young learners.
Belfry Story Time Belfry Public Library (24371 US-119), Belfry, 2:00–3:00 PM · Free Picture books, movement, and crafts for children five and under.
Tomorrow
- KHSAA Class 2A Football Playoffs: Belfry vs. Floyd Central CAM Stadium (25259 US-119), Belfry, 7:00 PM · Paid
- Cult Classic Movie Series: The Princess Bride The Appalachian Center for the Arts (218 2nd St), Pikeville, 7:30–9:30 PM · Paid
Saturday
- Pikeville Farmers Market Farmers Market Pavilion (130 Adams Ln), Pikeville, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
- Community Square Dancing Pike County Extension Office (148 Trivette Dr), Pikeville, 6:00–9:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- The 1888 Pike County Courthouse
- Erected on Main Street by the McDonald Brothers in 1888–1889, the original red-brick courthouse hosted the sensational 1889 trials of the Hatfield clan. A 1932 remodeling encased that Victorian brick beneath classical stone, keeping the historic second-floor courtroom tucked inside today's county government offices.
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