Bedbugs reported in Russell County
In Sept. 2 Issue
Many people today know bedbugs only from the old saying - Sleep tight
and don't let the bedbugs bite but the old hitchhiking nemeses are back
leaving itchy, red welts in their path.
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Two arrested for making meth
In Sept. 2 Issue
Two men were arrested Sunday afternoon on charges of manufacturing meth
at a home on Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs, according to Deputy
Sheriff Nick Bertram, the investigating and arresting officer.
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Marina at Rowena? Corps asks for input
In Sept. 2 Issue
"This is just the first stepping stone in a long process," said Army Corps of Engineers' spokesman Mark Rankin.
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Back to work on Wolf Creek Dam
In Sept. 2 Issue
Work is to progress again on the repairs to Wolf Creek Dam in Critical
Area #1, with work across the dam soon to shift into overdrive,
according to the project manager.
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Freedom Fest slated for Sept. 25
In Sept. 2 Issue
He isn't asking anyone to walk a mile in his shoes, but he'd appreciate
it if you'd walk six alongside him to help others get out of the trap he
has escaped.
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Local business drives across Kentucky
In Sept. 2 Issue
Their product goes nationwide, they have opened five branches around Kentucky, and three more are due to open soon.
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LC Bluegrass Festival was a big hit
In Aug. 28 Issue
Russell County News
Musicians, dancers, and music lovers reunited last weekend at KOA
Campground in Russell Springs for the 7th Annual Lake Cumberland
Bluegrass Festival.
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Proposed 127 reconstruction would alter lives, homes
In Aug. 26 Issue
In a public meeting Thursday night at Freedom Christian Church, local
residents gathered to review maps of the US-127 reconstruction and offer
comments regarding the proposed new route.
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Another meth lab seized
In Aug. 26 Issue
Deputy Nick Bertram said it is likely the most open-and-shut drug bust he has made.
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Head-on crash intentional, police say
In Aug. 26 Issue
A head-on crash Tuesday night in the Fairview community sent the two
cars careening into opposite ditch lines, and was allegedly an
intentional act.
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Indictments handed down
In Aug. 26 Issue
The Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments against seven people
this week, which included charges of assault, burglary, marijuana
cultivation and trafficking and forgery, according to circuit court
records.
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New interim CEO at RCH
In Aug. 26 Issue
The architects, three of them along with an engineer, were at the Thursday night hospital board meeting to report on progress.
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Local ACT scores take big jump
In Aug. 26 Issue
Russell County High School juniors' ACT test results for the spring of
2010 were released this past week by the Kentucky Department of
Education and show a significant improvement from previous years,
according to Darren Gossage, the principal at RCHS.
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State Dock to again host On Water Houseboat Expo
In Aug. 26 Issue
State Dock will be booming again this weekend as the On-Water Houseboat
Expo comes to Lake Cumberland Friday through Sunday, according to Bill
Jasper, president of State Dock.
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Laker band opens season
In Aug. 26 Issue
The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band will open
their marching band season this Saturday as they participate in the Mark
Twain Pre-Season Exhibition presented at the Adair County High School
in Columbia.
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Same tax rate kept by ambulance board
In Aug. 26 Issue
In a special called meeting Tuesday night the Russell County Ambulance
board refused the request of the Temporary Interim Director, Troy
Walters, to hire three emergency medical technicians.
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Cemetery, park board discussed in J-town
In Aug. 26 Issue
The Jamestown City Council discussed the happenings of both the recent
cemetery and park board meetings at this month's regular meeting of city
leaders.
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Work continues on new transitional house
In Aug. 21 Issue
Russell County News
The construction of Russell County's new transitional housing facility is well underway.
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Raft-up record on Lake Cumberland
In Aug. 19 Issue
"It was really a family friendly event," said Bill Jasper, president of
State Dock. "-around the band everyone was just gathered together,
floating in the water. It looked like a Jimmy Buffett concert."
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Auditorium-natatorium: Year in review
In Aug. 19 Issue
Nearly 26,000 people attended events ranging from book signings and
concerts to pool parties and business meetings during the first year of
operation for the Russell County Schools Auditorium/Natatorium Complex,
according to Susan Melton, who is director of the facility.
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Pickett picked as superintendent
In Aug. 19 Issue
The Russell County School Board offered the position of school
superintendent to Kenny Pickett, the present interim superintendent.
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Man drowns in Lily Creek Cove
In Aug. 19 Issue
A Lincoln County man is believed by emergency officials to have drowned in Lake Cumberland Saturday evening.
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Tickets still available for ‘Evening with Wariner’
In Aug. 19 Issue
The big Steve Wariner concert at the Russell County Schools Auditorium
is a little more than two weeks away, but there are still plenty of
excellent tickets available to the general public, according to Susan
Melton, director of the facility.
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Over 5-hour road closure when corn covers the ramp
In Aug. 19 Issue
Just before 8:30 Tuesday morning a tractor trailer pulling a load of
grain spilled its load over the east-bound ramp of the Cumberland
Parkway.
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Big turnout for Stephens Pipe & Steel Car Show
In Aug. 19 Issue
More than 75 classic vehicles were on display at the second annual
Stephens' Pipe & Steel car show over the weekend, helping to raise
over $800 for the Russell County Hospital Auxiliary, according to event
organizers.
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RS Council talks roads, open house
In Aug. 19 Issue
Russell Springs Mayor Hollis DeHart announced that an open house for the
new Russell Springs Municipal Building will be Friday, Sept. 10.
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Treasure Nook opens JC Penny catalog center
In Aug. 14 Issue
Russell County News
Russell Countians need look no further than The Treasure Nook to shop JC Penny. Last Tuesday, the store held a grand opening for their new JC Penny catalog center.
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Hoover leads the discussions at Fancy Farm
In Aug. 12 Issue
Russell County's own Jeff Hoover served as the master of ceremonies at
the 130th Fancy Farm picnic over the weekend, calling it an "honor" and a
"once in a lifetime experience."
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Ambulance Board looking at benefits
In Aug. 12 Issue
Over three hours of meeting at the Russell County Ambulance Board could
be summed up by repeated comments from the board, typified in Chairman
James Gray's "I know the pay per hour may not be up to speed compared to
other counties' but the benefits here are far and away better than
anything I've ever seen."
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Politics on display at fiscal court
In Aug. 12 Issue
The bulk of the discussion at the Monday night Fiscal Court meeting considered cleanup of the courthouse.
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Whitfield visits Jamestown
In Aug. 12 Issue
Congressman Ed Whitfield made a brief stop in Jamestown last week,
speaking to a small group of supporters and public officials at the
Russell County Courthouse on topics ranging from jobs to future uses of
Kentucky coal, a topic he has recently introduced legislation on.
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Suit unanswered
In Aug. 12 Issue
A civil lawsuit was filed last week in Russell Circuit Court against the
Ambulance service, its board, the "E911" Center, the county judge and
county attorney.
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Filing deadline passes for Nov. election
In Aug. 12 Issue
With the passing of the deadline there were several additions to the ballot for local elections this week.
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Local man killed in wreck
In Aug. 12 Issue
A Russell Springs man died Sunday evening after sustaining injuries in a
motorcycle wreck that afternoon on Ky. 70 in Casey County, according to
Casey County authorities.
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