What may be the oldest continuously operating ferry in the U.S. is back on the Kentucky River after being shut down for three months for repairs, maintenance and high water.

The Valley View Ferry closed in late November for needed repairs and U.S. Coast Guard inspections of the car ferry service on the Kentucky River, at the end of Tates Creek Road in Fayette County.

"He was a true river man," said George Dean, President of Valley View Ferry Authority, "He understood more about the Kentucky River, its currents, flooding and fishing than any man living." ...

HICKMAN, Ky. (WSIL) -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is back open after the river levels have dropped. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the ferry was back open on March 2, after closing on ...