Troops take a break from war zone, go fishing on Lake Cumberland
In July 2 Issue
The peaceful morning waters of Lake Cumberland are a far cry from the gunfire and the extreme heat of the Middle East or the following of military commands so many of our troops have been used to the past nine years.
Video of suspect in burglaries could lead to arrest in RS
In July 2 Issue
There were two burglaries and one attempted break-in in Russell Springs Sunday night.
Wreck yields felony arrest, sends four to hospital
In July 2 Issue
A woman sits in the Russell County Jail after the wreck she was in sent
her 6-year-old son and a niece to UK Medical Center by helicopter
Saturday.
Court proceeding with new jail preparations
In July 2 Issue
The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve a $205,000 advance on
the pending $5 million bond for jail construction to address bills
presently accruing for work being done on the project.
Tupman says farewell to school board
In July 2 Issue
In a special called meeting the Russell County School board recognized the 35 years of service by Carole Tupman.
Murder, other indictments handed down by jury
In July 2 Issue
Murder, theft and assault indictments were returned this week by the Russell County Grand Jury.
Bad month in a good year at RCH
In July 2 Issue
Board members were told Tuesday nigh that the hospital had only its second month this fiscal year with an operating loss in May.
Smith arrested for cultivating marijuana
In July 2 Issue
Avalee Smith, 50, was arrested at his Russell Springs home Monday and
charged with cultivating marijuana 5 plants or more, possession of
marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking in
marijuana less than 8 oz.
Summer day camp production
In July 2 Issue
Russell County Schools Family Resource Centers, 21st Century Community
Learning Center and Lake Cumberland Health Department Summer Day Camp
have worked together to bring local children summer camp since 2004,
said Susan Melton.
Family farming: the younger generation gets in on the act
In June 27 Issue
Russell County News
While many kids are spending their summer vacationing, two Russell
County youths, Kelsey West and Jesse York are working in family
businesses - farming.
Corps announces work in critical areas likely finished in 2010
The most critical section of the wall at Wolf Creek Dam will
be completed by October 2010, the US Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District
announced this week.
Fairgrounds celebration site as list of events grows
In June 25 Issue
The city of Russell Springs has finalized its Independence Day
Celebration schedule in the wake of Jamestown's Lakefest cancellation
and given the festivities a home, Veteran's Fairgrounds in Russell
Springs.
Rasty Andrew: longest serving member of RC farmers market
In June 25 Issue
Gardening is in his blood and his veins course with dark, rich, river
soil. Creelsboro native Rasty Andrew has been commercial farming the
Cumberland River bottom land he calls home for the last 20 years.
Local guides to take troops fishing
In June 25 Issue
Lake Cumberland becomes host to a special outing on Sunday morning as
between 13-16 active duty troops from the middle east will receive a
free day of fishing courtesy of Operation Thank You, a non-profit
organization, and local striper guides, according to Matt Eggers,
donations coordinator for the Indiana chapter of the organization.
School sold, band director hired
In June 25 Issue
The Russell County School Board voted unanimously to sell the old
Russell Springs Elementary School facility to Somerset Community
College.
Monday wrecks cause havoc, congestion
In June 25 Issue
David Antle said he'd seen the truck was coming straight for him and
had swerved as far to the side of the road has he could before the
impact.
Corps to host meeting with marina owners
In June 25 Issue
The US Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has announced this
week that they will host a meeting with Lake Cumberland marina owners
on June 25 in Somerset the Corps office.
New businesses, budget for Jamestown
In June 25 Issue
It was a routine monthly meeting last Thursday at City Hall for the
Jamestown City Council as they accepted the second reading of the
amended budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year and the second reading of
the budget for the 09-10 fiscal year.
Triple Creek Berry Farm hosts tour workshop
In June 20 Issue
Russell County News
School is out for students but some local teachers are attending class out in the field.
Ohio teen drowns in Lake Cumberland
In June 18 Issue
An Ohio teenager drowned Saturday morning at Jamestown Marina, according to Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs.
Russell County toddler dies in swimming pool
In June 18 Issue
A Russell County toddler was found unresponsive in a neighbor's
swimming pool on Sunday evening and later pronounced dead at Russell
County Hospital, according to Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs.
Political moves aimed at improving local economy
In June 18 Issue
Late last week two members of Congress proposed a bill that would
reimburse Lake Cumberland marina owners who have seen their business
decline due to the lowering of the lake's water level for repair on
leaking Wolf Creek Dam, a proposal that's been greeted with open arms
by dock owners.
Wolf Creek Dam work progressing
In June 18 Issue
According to government officials and the company doing the work things are going well, and rumors are not to be believed.
Question of threat to fish
In June 18 Issue
Two years ago, when the water level was first lowered to the 680 foot
above sea level mark changes had to me made to the fishing regulations
on the Cumberland River.
Fair reaches its conclusion
In June 18 Issue
Jaycee member Robbie Morgan was the fair manager this year, and a few
days after all the events came to an end, and cleanup was still
underway, he called this year's Russell County Jaycees Fair a success.
Same location, same look, new name — Manners
In June 18 Issue
Last Thursday, Manners Café & Soda Shop opened on the square in
Jamestown giving some a glimpse into the past and others a stroll down
memory lane.
UCB holds grand opening
In June 18 Issue
The Russell County United Citizens Bank branch held their grand opening
event June 12th, with a big turnout to eat the barbecue, burgers and hot dogs.
U.S. Senate Candidate makes stop in Russell County
In June 13 Issue
Russell County News
Darlene Fitzgerald Price brought her campaign for the U.S. Senate to Russell County this past weekend.
Russell Springs creating Independence Day Celebration
In June 11 Issue
Despite the cancellation of Jamestown's annual Lakefest celebration,
Russell Countians will still be able to celebrate Independence Day in
bulk after the city of Russell Springs unanimously voted to put on
celebration of their own this year.
Fair days, weather & fun
In June 11 Issue
The 2009 edition of the Russell County Jaycees Fair began last Saturday
night and has been going strong all week with high attendance numbers,
according to fair officials.
Rainbow shines below dam
In June 11 Issue
Beautiful, temperate spring weather and thousands of trout waiting to
be caught, brought out a record crowd last Saturday to the 23rd annual
Kids' Catch a Rainbow fishing derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery.
‘First step’ to $5 million bond
In June 11 Issue
In a small basement room of the courthouse the Russell County Fiscal
Court took "basically the first step" toward issuing over $5 million in
bonds for the construction of a new jail.
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