Archive: Aug 2024

Accepting Proposals for Janitoring Services at Morehead Police Department

Posted August 30, 2024

The City of Morehead is currently accepting proposals for janitoring services at the Morehead Police Department. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, September 6, 2024 at 4 p.m. Proposals may be submitted to Tiffany Lowe, Morehead Police Department, 309 W. Main St. Morehead, KY 40351. Please include cover letter, fees, references, proof of insurance and proof of business license in a sealed envelope. Any questions may be directed to Tiffany Lowe, tlowe@cityofmorehead.net or 606.784.7511. Job Description… Read More

Updated 2024 Splash Pad Season Hours

Posted August 28, 2024

Beginning on August 13, 2024 the daily Splash Pad hours will change. Monday- Friday the splash pad will be open from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday it will be available from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Those who have a private rental reservation, will still be from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. every day. This is the daily schedule moving forward to the end of the 2024 season. Be sure to follow our Parks & Recreation FB page- https://www.facebook.com/moreheadparksandrecreation/ for all updates. Read More

Labor Day 2024 Closings

Posted August 28, 2024

The City of Morehead administrative departments and all non-essential offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Monday pick-up will be collected on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. For a complete Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule visit- https://morehead-ky.gov/garbage/… Read More

MPD Attends Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards

Posted August 22, 2024

On Wednesday, August 21,2024 Morehead Police Department along with law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth, attended the Annual Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards at The Campbell House in Lexington, KY. This annual event is hosted by The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. This ceremony recognizes law enforcement efforts to keep roadways safe. This year we are happy to announce, that Morehead Police Department’s Patrolman Jon Cottle was recognized as this agency’s recipient of the Governor’s Award for Life Saving Achievement in Reducing Highway Fatalities and Injuries. This award is given to an Officer in each local agency here… Read More

Appalachia Girl Dreaming Writing Workshops

Posted August 8, 2024

Opportunity for Rowan County Girls in Grades 5th-12th! Young women grades 5th-12th here in Rowan County have the opportunity to participate in a series of writing workshops. This program “Appalachia Girl Dreaming” is part of the Why We Write organization. Participants can receive a $400 scholarship that will cover the costs of this new and unique writing program. Students will learn exciting stories of women who have made a difference in the Appalachian region. Workshops are geared towards both beginning and experienced writers. Workshop Details: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 4 Saturdays. September 7, October 5, November… Read More

Morehead 911 Earns KACP Accreditation

Posted August 6, 2024

We are happy to announce that today, August 6, 2024, the Morehead 911 was accredited by the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP.) This accreditation is the first time MOREHEAD 911 has received this accomplishment. Only twelve 911 centers have been accredited total, and we are the only one this year, so far, here in Kentucky. Attending this ceremony were- Chief of Police, Derrick Blevins, Mayor, Laura White- Brown, Morehead 911 Director, Karen Lewis, Police Captain Erskin Davis and Kentucky Associate of Chiefs of Police Executive Director, Shawn Butler. The qualifications to earn this accreditation are: Providing a means… Read More