Contractors are striping roadways

Beginning Tuesday, contractors will apply roadway paint markings on various highways in Greenup and Boyd counties, Ky.

Work is expected to continue through the week as crews with Reynolds Sealing and Striping Inc., which was awarded a $660,077.59 contract by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, retrace roadway stripes in northeast Kentucky counties.

Striping will continue through September in counties north of Interstate 64, which will be followed by work in Carter, Elliott, Rowan and other counties then by work on major routes such as I-64, AA Highway and U.S. 23.

As work progresses, motorists should watch for slow-moving paint trucks and other equipment on roadways. Please “Drive Smart” in all work zones.

Horse park is in need of volunteers

Therapeutic riding volunteer trainings will be offered at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 and Oct. 6 at the Ohio Horse Park. Potential volunteers will need to attend one of those dates. No experience is necessary. Call (740) 354-9347 to register or email hallk@ohio.edu. Volunteers are needed to help keep the riders with challenges in the saddle. For more information, contact Kelly Hall, hallk@ohio.edu or (740) 354-9907.

Recruiter rally is Aug. 30

The recruiter’s rally for the CROP Hunger Walk will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1415 Gallia St. The recruiters from all groups or organizations who would like to participate in this years CROP Hunger Walk need to pick up their materials. There will be refreshments and a brief presentation from some former recruiters.

If you cannot make it to the rally, call the Potter’s House Ministries at (740) 776-4004 or (740) 776-0279 to make arrangements to pick up your packet.