Chase Wants Out

Lynda Chase says she wants shock probation. she's the former Richmond school secretary doing time for raping and sodomizing a 15 year old student. Her attorney said Chase now wants to get out of prison early or to serve her time on home incarceration. Chase said in her motion that she's not getting needed medical attention at Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women in Pewee Valley. Chase is doing time for one count of rape and four counts of sodomy for having sex with a teen aged boy, to which she pled guilty.

Police Look for Arsonist

KSP says there could be suspects in a fire last weekend that destroyed 58 year old Paul East's trailer, and police said that was a few hours after he allegedly assaulted Dean Hall at Hall's home. So now East is facing a first degree assault charge, is in the Lincoln County Regional Jail on 75 hundred dollars bond, Jail on and Hall was hospitalized, but has since been released. Court records shoe that East will be in court on Monday morning. Police said that neither Hall or East could have started the fire since they were neither one near East's home when the fire broke out.

Federal Gas Tax Would Have Expired Friday

If Congress had not extended it, the federal gas tax would have expired today. Transportation projects like the current work being done on Kentucky 598 at Harrodsburg and on US 27 in Garrard County are funded by a combination of federal and state government funds that come from the federal gas tax. Pete Rahn, Senior Vice President of HNTB Corporation and former Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation says that while the extension is a good temporary fix, a new system to fund our roads has to be developed.






Congress voted on September 15th to extend the gas tax and highway and mass transit funding through March of 2012.

Teens Safe in Tennesee; Waiting to Come Home

Those two teens that we told you about who disappeared to Tennessee are safe. Alyssa Moore and Justin Smith apparently got a Greyhound in Lexington, and were picked up by Tennessee State Police in Knox County there. No criminal charges are expected against either Moore or Smith, who Moore's mother said spent nearly a month with magazine sellers.

Patterson in Court

Matthew Patterson was in a Pulaski County courtroom yesterday for a preliminary hearing in his murder case. He's accused of shooting two men, killing one of the, but his attorney claimed he was the victim, having to shoot in self defense.

Firefighters Remember the Fallen

Firefighters from across the Bluegrass were in Frankfort yesterday to remember their fallen. Those present wore the patches from departments from all over the state. It was a somber event, save for the music. Its the 12th year now that the service has been held at the memorial.

Scott Co Man Busted with 15LBS of Pot

A Scott County man was arrested after investigators found 15 pounds of pot in his home. 27 year old Armand Roberts faces several charges, including trafficking in marijuana. Investigators say they found the marijuana, hydrocodone pills, drug paraphernalia and more than 95 hundred dollars in cash at his home in Georgetown.

Forkland Heritage Fest is 40

The Forkland Fest turns 40 on October 14 and 15. The organizers say they want to pay special tribute to those who have hosted the simple bean supper. Its the tradition of pinto beans cornbread and other accoutrements plus dessert of sorghum cake served with the traditional lemon sauce. Be there, it'll be a good time!

Stanford Arts and Music Releases Fall and Winter Performance Schedule

Stanford's Arts and Music 2011 Fall and Winter Performance Schedule has been released. Director Bob Swett says most of the performance tickets will be 10 dollars at the door or 8 dollars in advance.






Schedules are available around town or you can pick one up at the Friday Night Talent Night where admission is just three dollars. The Talent Night features an open mike for anyone to perform.

Will Lancaster and Garrard County Merge?

Lancaster and Garrard County are in the early talking stages of a merger, but right now, the Lancaster city council is trying to decide if it should form a commission to look at the issue. While the issue was approved on first reading back in August, some who voted for it are now questioning what role the commission would play, and what weight it would carry. So the council got help form several organizations at its meeting on Monday, and even those who came to offer opinions disagreed on some of the details. The second reading that would form the study commission comes up on October 3, and most on the council say they're undecided as to how they'll vote.

Danville Water Plant Could Cost $27+M

Danville's water plant could cost well more than 27 million dollars, with all the numbers crunched and eve with grants figured in. Brent Tippy, with HDR who's designing the plant, told the city commission on Monday that the costs could go even higher. Bell Engineering previously told the commission that the plant would cost about 19 million, but didn't include new technology to operate the plant. Water rates are expected to be higher to help pay for the new plant.

Conwauy Suing National College

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway is going after another college to court, claiming the for profit school makes false claims about how successfully they place grads in jobs. Conway says that's a violation of Kentucky's consumer protection law. Conway said in Frankfort yesterday that he's suing National College of Kentucky. The school has campuses here in Danville and in five other cities, and Conway said the school misrepresents the number of students it places into jobs. National countered in January, saying Conway's suit did not prove that the school did anything wrong..

Missing Teens Found in TN

Kentucky State Police said yesterday that two missing teenagers, Alyssa Moore of Lincoln County and Justin Smith of Garrard County, were found Monday night in Tennessee. That's all we know right now.

Reward Offered For Information on Stolen Purse in Liberty

Robert Todd and his wife Sadie thought they would spent a nice fall day at the Casey County Apple Festival. Instead, Todd tells us, the day ended with the discovery that Sadie's purse had been stolen from the trunk of their car. Todd said there were signs of forced entry.






Todd is now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible and the return of the purse. You can call the Liberty Police Department or Robert Todd at 606-282-3121.

Randall in Fair Condition

Seven year old Randall Chesser is now listed in fair condition at Kosair in Louisville after spending two days out in the elements. The boy, who is said to have autism, wandered away from his Washington County home on Saturday, and rescuers found him on Monday, about three miles from home. Some six hundred people fanned out to find the child and his family, who said they were grateful to all, never gave up hope that he'd be found safe, and he was/

Grass, Not Grass, Growing in Yard

A Boyle County man's in trouble after he was busted on Sunday when deputies found pot growing in his yard. Sheriff's officials said they got a tip and found about a dozen and a half plants growing in Danny Lynn's backyard. it is on Rankin Road, and while the 44 year Lynn wasn't home when they got there, deputies were at his home when Lynn got there. The deputies seized first, then got a warrant for the house and found plants inside too. they also found scales, packaging, a weapon and cash. All conducive, they said to marijuana trafficking. Lynn's in jail on related charges.

Junction City Railroad Days Starts Friday

In Junction City, they're working on the Railroad Days to get the attendance back to where it was previously since its' dropped off a bit. One of the things they hope will bring people out is the baking contest that will have cookie categories, cupcakes, chocolate and bread. There's also music, a barbecue contest and lots more. All the fun starts on Friday.

BBB Warns of Scam

The Better Business of Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky says there's a new scam. The scam is a text message on your cell phone asking you to verify your credit union card account. The texts, the BBB says, falsely claim that an alert has been put on your account, and asks you to call a toll free number and enter your card number. The BBB says never assume that a text, voicemail or email warning you of a problem with your bank account is really a problem. Check with your bank or financial institution.

Boy Missing 2 Days Found Safe

A missing seven year old boy with autism was found safe, a few miles from his Washington County home. Randall Chesser had been missing since Saturday when two Mercer County firefighters found the child near a creek yesterday afternoon. Firefighters and other searchers were just intensifying their search, and in fact, walked paste Randall, when they turned back, having seen a flock of buzzards. That's when they said they found him, wet and hungry, but otherwise unhurt. They said the child was very grateful to them for finding him. He was flown to Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville to be checked out.

Junction City Railroad Days Celebrate The Town's History

Junction City Railroad Days take place this Friday and Saturday. Chairman Lloyd Bowling says the event celebrates the town's strong history.






Activities include a BBQ, model train exhibit, a baking contest, kids activities and a parade at 11 AM on Saturday. Friday activities begin at 4 PM with Saturday running from 6 AM to 11PM.

Recycle Your Old Blue Jeans

Did you know you can recycle your old blue jeans? Your old blues can end up as insulation homes built by Habitat for Humanity.






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The University of Kentucky College of Agricultural students in the Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles Club can take your jeans from blue to green. In conjunction with Cotton, Inc., the jeans are converted in to natural, cotton fiber insulation used in homes that have been hit hard by disaster. But donating your jeans, you are keeping them out of the landfil and putting them to good use. The drive goes through October 31 and any condition of jeans are accepted. For more information, contact the local office of the UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Centre College Alumnus Art Exhibit Features Warm and Cool

Each year, to coincide with Family Weekend and Homecoming events, Centre’s art program hosts an exhibit featuring work by an alumnus. This year’s artist — Bill Andrus ’91 — also happens to work at Centre as a visiting assistant professor of art. Andrus’ exhibit, “Warm and Cool,” which on Saturday in the AEGON Gallery, will run through Homecoming on Oct. 22nd. The Alumni House will host a public reception for Andrus on Friday, Oct. 21st from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Nine Louisville Schools Win Class Action Lawsuit

Nine schools in western Louisville will split about $550,000 from a class-action lawsuit settlement involving a chemical company after a federal judge cut back on how much the attorneys in the case will get. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II awarded the money from a $1.5 million settlement with people who live within two miles of the Zeon plant. The lawsuit followed a community air monitoring study published in 2003 that documented health risks from chemical emissions in western Louisville.

Army Hospital Scam Hits Eastern Kentucky

Kentucky State Police say a man and woman have been approaching homes in eastern Kentucky and asking for money on behalf of Keller Army Hospital in West Point, N.Y. Trooper Elliott Gollihue says the pair, described as well dressed, in their early 20s and driving a white van, are not affiliated with the hospital. The hospital is an emergency room-only facility.According to police, the two went to a home in Olive Hill in Carter County on Thursday and asked for money to support injured soldiers at the hospital. Four other homes in Olive Hill have had similar visits. There has been a report of a similar incident in Rowan County. Anyone approached about the scam may call Kentucky State Police at 606-928-6421.

Mercer Man To Be Sentenced to Federal Crime

A Mercer County man who pleaded in federal court to his involvement in a real estate scheme that involved drug money is out on bond now, but will be sentenced in December. Steven Stratton pleaded guilty to money laundering this month. Court documents said that Stratton and Gary Webb bought land on Lancaster road back in 2008. Stratton borrowed ten thousand dollars from National City Bank in Danville and the rest of the 66 thousand dollar sale was paid for by someone from Mercer County, who was not named. The documents indicate that Stratton got in on the deal knowing that Webb's money came from selling drugs. Stratton could get 20 years and 250 thousand dollars fine.

Neighborhoods Hit Again

Danville Police say there have been more thefts reported following several thefts from vehicles, then vandalisms of some of the same, and more. Now, the alleged thefts have moved to a different area. Police said now, the Streamland subdividsion's been hit. Police said people have driven to homes, knocked on doors and asked for work. While nothing was vandalized or stolen, the vehicle would later show up parked in driveways with lights off. Police said residents need to be vigilant, and not give into those who may be less fortunate.

Boyle Co Could Tsak Over Constitution Square

Boyle County is still working to take over the operations of Constitution Square State Historic Site. Boyle County and the Commonwealth have been talking since earlier this year when Judge-Executive Harold McKinney said there was a mutual interest to transfer the deed from the state to the county. McKinney said the county could control the park by next month.

Two Indicted

We told you about these two: Remember 21 year old Dustin Fifer of Junction City, and that he was arrested for stealing copper wire and his girlfriend 18 year old Ashley Watters of Stanford, was busted to being the getaway driver. Well, now, the two were indicted last week by a Boyle County grand jury. They were indicted for burglary and for stealing about ten thousand dollars worth of copper wire. And Fifer was indicted for fleeing police before his arrest in July. Sheriff Marty Elliott said a total of half a million dollars worth of copper wire was taken from several places and that Fifer and Watters were probably not the only two involved.

The President and The Governor Meet

The President and the governor got a chance to talk about bridging, but it wasn't political differences -- if they had any -- it was about bridging the Ohio River and fixing Kentucky's dilapidated bridges. The Sherman Minton, for instance has been closed for a while since engineers deemed it unsafe to drive on. Its over west of downtown Louisville, connecting the river city to southern Indiana. The governor had to go to Ohio to talk with the President about issues in Kentucky. Obama was pushing his jobs bill in Ohio yesterday.

Another Meth Lab Found

We told you earlier this week how police had found meth making ingredients on a balcony, and on Wednesday, they found more of the same. Police were called to Burkley Homes apartment complex by the Housing Authority of Danville around 1 p.m. Investigators say they do not believe the two meth labs found this week are related.

Sleepy Burglar in Jail

Nineteen year old Alex McCrystal of Harrodsburg was one sleepy alleged burglar. He was arrested on Monday after police got a cal that he was sleeping on the couch of an apartment at Hensely Heights. Before that, a woman who lives at the apartments said she found a man sleeping on her couch, and later reported a diamond ring and other items missing. Police found the ring at the second apartment where they found McCrystal. He was given a place to sleep at the Boyle County Detention Center.

Camp Nelson National Cemetery To Hold Dedication Ceremony

Camp Nelson National Cemetery will host an unveiling and dedication ceremony of an interpretative marker for Major General William “Bull” Nelson at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the administrative building. Kentucky National Cemetery Complex Director Patrick Lovett says several keynote speakers will be at the ceremony.






Major General William “Bull” Nelson was a native of Maysville. He was known as a hot-blooded quarterdeck general who joined the Union Army during the Civil War to keep Kentucky as she was. Camp Nelson National Cemetery is located about seven miles southeast of Nicholasville.

For Third Year AdvanceKentucky Soars Ahead of State and National Results on Advanced Placement Exams

Lexington, KY – The 2011 Advanced Placement (AP)* results are in, and they confirm once again that there are many more students in Kentucky high schools that are capable of learning at rigorous levels and demonstrating their readiness for college. With a series of investments in both students and their teachers, AdvanceKentucky high schools have dramatically boosted student achievement on college level, national AP exams.

AdvanceKentucky is a four-year-old initiative in partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) AP Teacher Training and Incentive Program (APTIP), Kentucky Department of Education, and Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, and currently 64 public high schools. Additional sponsors include the Appalachian Regional Commission, Council on Postsecondary Education, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Kentucky Downs. All are committed to dramatically increasing the college readiness of many more Kentucky students.

Forty-four (44) Kentucky high schools in the program during the 10-11 school year earned 3,526 passing scores on the 2011 AP math, science and English exams, which is an increase of 40.6 percent above the previous year, which means that AdvanceKentucky schools performed at 5 times the national rate. They contributed 83 percent of Kentucky’s new AP passing scores in all subjects statewide, although they account for only 22 percent of the junior-senior enrollments statewide.

AdvanceKentucky estimates 17,000 enrollments for the 11-12 school year among 64 Kentucky high schools. At least 500 AP teachers and 1,000 Pre-AP teachers are involved currently, with school applications for a new cohort underway.

Eight Now Dead From Listeria

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says eight people have now died of Listeria from eating tainted cantaloupes from Colorado. The latest victim, the CDC says, is from Maryland. Two deaths have been reported in Colorado, one in Oklahoma and four in New Mexico. So far, the agency says, about 55 people have been sickened in 14 states because of the cantaloupes. Jensen Farms in Colorado has recalled its cantaloupes following the listeria outbreak.

Middle Schoolers Learn Safety

Its good for people to know what's safe and what's not, which is why a couple hundred sixth graders from King and Burgin middle schools were at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service this week learning about safety. They learned how long its safe to be in the sun and about sunscreen. They learned how much weight they should carry in their backpacks, and lots more. The lessons came from local high schoolers and FFA members..”

No Saturday Mail delivery Could Be Detrimental

What would it be like if we didn't have mail delivered on Saturday? That's the question that's being asked all over the country, along with "will my post office be open?". If there were no Saturday mail delivery in these parts though, some folks wouldn't get much needed medications, bills paid, checks delivered, and on a three day holiday weekend, there'd be three full days without mail being delivered. President Barack Obama pushed to cut mail delivery to five days a week, expecting that Saturday would be the day lost. This, after the post office lost more than eight billion dollars last year.

Two Dogs Attacked In Pen With Bow and Arrow

Kentucky State Police Trooper Rodney Wren was called to home in Boyle County where he found two dogs shot by bow and arrow in a pen. Trooper Paul Blanton says they believe a disgruntled neighbor was possibly responsible.






Both dogs survived the attack with wounds on the head, neck, nose, paw and legs. No report on their condition was available.

Northern KY Sheriff Shot, Shooter Dead

A Northern Kentucky sheriff is recovering from a gunshot wound and the man who allegedly shot him is dead, having shot and killed himself. Kentucky State Police said that Sheriff Josh Neale and a deputy were on a domestic disturbance in Glencoe, and a man fired on them with a .357 magnum revolver. Neale was hit in the abdomen. KSP said the unidentified man then shot and killed himself. The sheriff was airlifted to a Cincinnati hospital with what KSP said were non-life threatening injuries.

Wayne Co Escapee Back in Custody

A Wayne County Detention Center inmate is back in custody, after making an escape on Saturday. Detention Center officials said KSP arrested Terry Stringer the Second Monday morning after KSP got a tip that stringer was riding in a vehicle in Somerset. Police stopped the vehicle, Stringer bolted, but was nabbed a short time later. He now faces more charges in connection with his escape and chase.

Eleven Now Dead After Reno Crash

Police in Reno Nevada say the death toll from last Friday's air race crash is now up to eleven. They say they're not sure where the victim died, since a check of local hospitals showed that no victims had died since Sunday night. The horrific accident happened when a vintage World War II plane crashed into the grandstand, sending parts of the plane in all directions. The pilot was also killed in the crash.

Harvesting Hope Helps Hundreds

More served, a better place to serve them. What more could you ask for? Not much when you the Harvesting Hope Food Pantry. Those two things are exactly what the local food bank has now, here in Danville. The new location is on Fourth Street, in the former 4th Street Deli and Tap building. And its where volunteers say they can get more food out to more people. More food because they have room to store it. More people because there's more food, so more can be fed. Officials with the food bank say they can feed nearly 14 hundred families in Boyle County, and as the pantry grows, so will the number coming to get groceries. On a daily basis, the pantry normally serves about 70 families.

Oktoberfest Returns To Danville This Saturday

Everyone in Danville will German on Saturday from 4-8 PM on Main Street. Danville-Boyle County Tourism Executive Director Adam Johnson says Oktoberfest tickets are 20 dollars in advance and 25 at the door.






Tickets are available at the Heart of Danville, the Convention and Visitor's Bureau and V the market.

KSP Investigating Suspicious Estill Co Fire

Kentucky State Police are looking for information into an arson fire in Estill County on Friday. They were called to Bertha Wallace Drive after a person was arrested by local police for allegedly being intoxicated. The fire was reported in the same apartment where the man was arrested, and firefighters said the damage was extensive. If you know anything about the incident, call police.

Fire on Sunday Damages Danville Home

A Danville family's home was damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon. Fire investigators said the fire at the home of Terry and Diana Wilson on Beech Street was in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and stairwell. The rest of the house was damaged by smoke. Diana Wilson was the only person at home when the fire broke out, and she got out safely. She said Fire officials said the fire was an accident.

Crashes Mark Crash Scene

A driver lost control of his car on Chestnut Street in Danville early Monday, and the car hit another car, and flipped, causing one of the two cars to hit a house on Caldwell Street. Three men jumped out of the flipped car and ran. Police could not find them. The owner of the flipped car said he lent it to another person. After the crash, Danville Police called a tow truck to get the damaged car out of the house, and as the tow truck operator was pulling the car out, the tow chain broke and the car rolled backward, hitting both a Danville Police cruiser and a Boyle County Sheriff's car, damaging both. Nobody was hurt.

No One Arrested When Meth Precursors Found

Nobody's been arrested, but Danville police found meth making ingredients on a balcony there yesterday. They called the ingredients "indicative of meth precursors" when they found them around 3 a.m. yesterday on Caldwell Street. They called Kentucky State Police who came and took the materials, but local police said they couldn't do anything more, since there was nothing that indicated who might belong to the stuff, nor was anything illegal.

Danville's Got Talent Auditions To Be Held

If you think you have a talent that others should see, you might want to check out the auditions for the 2nd Annual Danville's Got Talent Showcase. Sharon Faul with the Beacon Youth Services Center says 20 acts will be selected to compete in the show.






Auditions will be held tonight from 5 to 7 PM and Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM at the Danville High School Performing Arts Center. Those chosen from the auditions will perform on Tuesday, October 4th. Winners will be chosen by the audience. Call the Beacon Youth Service Center to get an application and schedule an audition.

Garrard Library Board Recinds Tax Hike

Residents in Garrard County will pay the same percentage in library tax this year and they did last. That's because last week, the library board rescinded its tax increase that would have cost a home owner 7.9 cents for every 100 dollars of assessed valuation. The board hear so much of an outcry, after it had voted the tax in, that it voted the tax out, thus returning it to its previous amount of 6.7 cents for every 100 dollars of assessed valuation.

Fire Destroys Body Shop in Hustonville

An early Saturday fire destroyed a body shop in Hustonville. Dozens of firefighters from about five companies worked the blaze that did in Billy's Body Shop. It took them about two hours and when it was over, William Kirkpatrick the Third's life's work was gone. Firefighters are still trying to find out what caused the fire.

Brock to be Released on Bond

Twenty-one year old Tyler Brock is accused of beating Shawn Akridge to death on June 12 at the group home where Akridge lived, and Brock worked, and Brock was jailed on half a million dollar bond. His bond was reduced on Friday to 100 thousand dollars cash and/or property, and his attorney says Brock will be out of the Lincoln County Detention Center soon. The judge in the case, despite a shocked reaction in the courtroom last week, said he wanted Brock to be able to help his attorney defend him. Brock will be back in court in November while attorneys on both sides review information in the case.

Danville Ranked Number Four As Best Place To Retire By Money Magazine

Money Magazine has named Danville as the number 4 best place to retire in the United States. Danville-Boyle County Tourism Executive Director Adam Johnson with the Boyle County is not at surprised by the ranking.






Johnson also points to the appreciation for the arts in Danville as a reason for the ranking. He also says that Danville is a very friendly community that is also walkable. And just who ranked higher? Marquette, Michigan holds the number one spot followed by Cape Coral, Florida; Boise, Idaho and Weatherford, Texas.

Danville: Fourth Best Place to Retire

Money Magazine has ranked Danville as the fourth best place in the country to retire. The magazine says marquette michigan is number one, then two and three are in there somewhere, but Danville is number four. And why? The magazine says its because the city has a rich history, modern entertainment options, and its pretty close to Lexington and Louisville. Danville is ranked number four on the list!

Dakota Meyer Now Medal of Honor Recipient

President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Dakota Meyer, a Kentucky native son, yesterday at a White House ceremony that included the men that Marine corporal Meyer rescued during an ambush in 2009. What we didn't know is that Meyer actually disobeyed orders by going in and getting his fellow soldiers. He'd asked permission the first time, and was denied,. Then, a second and a second denial. Finally he told other soldiers that he was going in. He did, and they came out. Not all though. When Meyer went in, after several trips out, he'd brought all the bodies of his buddies out.

Heart of Kentucky Day of Action Brings Out Hundreds

Hundreds of people worked on completing tens of United Way projects in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties. They did things like helping the elderly to building ramps for wheelchairs. That was in Danville. In Sanford, they picked up trash, swept sidewalks and painted curbs to spruce up Main Street. Its all part of Heart of Kentucky United Way's Day of Action. There was a lot more that went on that day and volunteers with the organization say the time, talent and treasure they put in will help improve not only their lives, but those of many others.

Rockcastle County Man Killed in Danville Crash

A Brodhead man died yesterday from injuries related to a crash on Wednesday. The crash happened just after noon on Wednesday as 74 year old Carlos Adams was trying to make a left from South Danville Bypass onto Daniel Drive. That's when police said, he pulled into the path of a semi that was going west on the bypass. Adams' vehicle was hit on the passenger's side. No one else was in his car, but he was taken to UK Hospital and as pronounced dead early Thursday morning.

Classic Car Cruise Set For Saturday In Danville

Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will be cruising Main Street in Danville on Saturday. Organizer Quince Arnold says the Cruise may become a common sight in the future.






Arnold believes there should be around 150 classics on the streets this Saturday including 30 trucks and 25 motorcycles. The vehicles will also be parked and the public is encouraged to take a look inside, ask questions and admire the hard work and money put in for the restoration work.

Endowment Could Support Logan Hubble Memorial Park.

An endowment that would sustain the 400 acres of the Logan-Hubble Memorial Park off U.S. 27, needs ten thousand dollars in principal so that the park can live off the interest. While both Garrard and Lincoln Counties have monetarily supported the park, and those going after the endowment want both counties to contribute, Garrard County Commissioners have. They approved five thousand dollars to support the endowment. Come on Lincoln County!

Helping Hands Assn Forms

Boyle-Mercer County Helping Hands Association Inc. Its what's new after the Central Kentucky Red Cross chapter was dissolved. Its many of the same people doing what helping hands do: help after a disaster or other need. The new organization has filed for 501C3 tax exempt, non-profit status so that when you give, your contribution is tax deductible. That's important since the organization is trying to raise money. Helping Hands says they're not taking away from the Red Cross, but helping on a faster level until the Red Cross can get to the Boyle-Mercer County area, since they're now in Lexington.

Numerous Cars Vandalized

Danville residents said their vechicles were vandalized yesterday. Police said that the vandalisms occured in the same area where theives found several cars unlocked on Labor Day weekend, that would be Heartland, Locust, and Chestnut Streets, but also near Danville High School, Centre College, Broadway from First to Fifth Streets, plust other areas of the city. Police said they were flooded will vandalism calls yesterday. What investigators do know is that whoever did this, used orange spray paint. Police urge people to keep an ey out for the small stuff: if you see a cap to a spray paint can, or any other evidence, call Danville Police.

Centre College Marks 10 Years In Top 50 As Best Liberal Arts College

Centre College improved its national ranking by five spots in the 2012 U.S. News Best Colleges Guide, rising to number 42 in the “National Liberal Arts Colleges” category. Michael Strynzyck with Centre believes that part of the credit goes to the community.






Centre also received high marks in a number of key benchmark categories including being ranked number 15 in the Best Undergraduate Teaching Category, number 27 in the Best Schools, Best Values category and number 3 for having the Most Students Studying Abroad.

Committee starts city manager search

Seven Danville residents and two city commissioners will make up the committee searching for a new city manager. Mayor Bernie Hunstad had suggested hiring an outside executive search firm. Searches by an outside firm had costs estimated at about 20 thousand dollars for a 3-month effort. There is no firm timeline in effect for the current committee, though the end of the year was suggested as a target by commissioner Gail Louis. Danville has been without a city manager since May.

Knetucky solider gets high honor

A Kentucky soldier will be awarded the nation's highest honor for valor in a White House ceremony this week. President Obama will pin the Medal of Honor on Dakota Meyer. He is being honored for his actions in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He will become the first living Marine in 41 years to get the award.

Harrodsburg Raises Tax Rate

Everybody else is doing it, so why not Harrodsburg. The city commission voted this week to raise the property tax rate as high as it could, to the full four percent. That means that a property owner will pay 72 cents per 100 dollars of assessed valuation, instead of the current 69 cents. City officials say the increase will generate more than 2.7 million dollars in revenue, which is about ten thousand dollars more than last year. No one from the audience said anything about the increase at a public hearing before the vote was taken.

Locals, Commission to Searrch for Danville City Manager

Danville's search for a city manager is underway with a group of residents and city commissioners. Mayor Bernie Hunstad said the search will have to include an outside search firm, along with the citizen-commission group. City staff will also find out from the Kentucky League of Cities about advertising for the position. While the suggestion was made to have a city manger in place by the end of the year, no vote was taken on that issue.

Aunt Says Brandon Hubbard Death Investigation Botched

The supposed drug overdose death of Brandon Hubbard last April was the focus of a Lancaster City Council meeting on Monday. Initially, two people were charged in the 18 year old's death, but the cases have been discharged, because police cannot produce the evidence they need. Angie Hubbard, who is Brandon's aunt, told the council and those present that the investigation was botched, that state police should have done the work to secure evidence and suspects. Lancaster Police say they're doing their best in what's turned out to be a slow-going investigation since several of the witnesses in the case are in jail and want something for their information. Police say they will not comply.

County Health Departments Help Fight Deadly Contagions

It may not be the movie “Contagion,” but having the flu can feel like a blockbuster. That is why Mercer and Boyle County health departments are providing information about personal infection control strategies that could reduce the likelihood of contracting a deadly virus. Both health departments are providing free preparedness pamphlets at their locations and Boyle County is holding a flu vaccine clinic this Friday. Brent Blevins says $20 will get you a shot and some insurance companies may cover that cost.







The CDC is recommending everyone six months and older get a flu shot. For more information on how to prevent the flu and other illnesses, call your local health department.

McKinney No Better Off Than Before Derailment

Its been more than two months since a train derailed in McKinney and residents there say the mess still is not cleaned up. Jackie Owens told WKYT TV she's seen no action by the Norfolk Southern Railroad to make the situation right. She said the railroad company told her they'd make it right, and so far, they have not. Owens and others said they've been given lip service, that the company said they'd do any number of things, but as yet, have not. She said its no better off nine weeks out than on July 11 when the derailment happened.

11-11-11 Website for Veterans

There's a place for Kentucky Veterans to get together...on the web! the 11-11-11 site was launched this month and gives people the opportunity to send emails and such to vets at three Kentucky nursing homes. The website also contains stories about the veterans, and those who visit the site can add items in their own communities for veterans. The website is http://www.governor.ky.gov/11-11-11 .

Two Charged

Two Danville men face drug related charges. Police said they got a call on Saturday about some drug activiy and went to JE Woods Drive where they found a parked car and two men inside it. They searched it, and K-9 officers indicated drugs and officers found marijuana, a weapon and cash. They arrested Jamar Taylor and Adrian Bates, charging them with trafficking in marijuana and marijuana possession. Taylor was also charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon.

McDowell Place of Danville Celebrates National Assisted Living Week

McDowell Place of Danville is celebrating National Assisted Living Week with a variety of activities for residents, their family, friends and the community. All week long, according to Activities Director Gina Scott, residents will participate in activities such as musical entertainment, crafts, discussion groups on topics such as 9/11 and pinups and heart throbs, bingo, a cornhole tournament, and making care packages for the troops.






The public is invited to join in with residents in celebration of the week. To find out more, call the McDowell Place of Danville and ask for Gina Scott.

Cargill Recalls Ground Turkey Again

There's another ground turkey recall because of salmonella. Meat producer Cargill said last week that it was recalling some 36 million pounds of ground turkey that was produced in Arkansas. Cargill Value Added Meats Retail said the meat was sold under the name Honeysuckle White and was distributed to about 30 states including Kentucky.

Williams In Town Again

Kentucky Senate President and GOP gubernatorial hopeful David Williams was here on Friday. Its about the second time in a week, and this time, he addressed the Rotary Club to talk jobs and the economy. The polls show that Williams is behind Governor Steve Beshear by about 30 points..

Kiser Concernted About Our Security

As we all recall where we were ten years and a day ago, there are those who have to look at September 11 more practically. Gene Kiser is one of those. He's the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. Ten years ago, there was no such job. He was concerning himself yesterday with the commemorations we were having, and where they were -- and that there was a rumored, albeit unfounded threat out there yesterday. Kiser says Kentucky and the nation are bettered prepared now than ten years ago, to fight terrorism..

Locals in NY on 9/11

You can probably answer the question "where were you on September 11, 2001. Three local residents were there and one was Terry Gilbert of Burgin. She said she'd flown into New York that day for business -- early enough that she saw the New York skyline with the Trade Center 's twin towers still standing. She spent the next few hours learning what had happened and even now says its difficult to recall without being overcome with emotion.

Students, Teacher September 11th Remembrance

The community gathered yesterday morning to remember the events of September 11th, ten years later. The day in Terre Haute was organized by some South Vigo students and their teacher. The students said they believed that now was their time to be the organizers, the ones responsible for keeping the memory of the attacks on New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania alive. The half hour event, students said, had a good turn out.
Organizers were happy with the turn-out.

Danville Fire Hydrant Flushing To Begin

The Danville Fire Department will begin the 2011 Fall hydrant flushing and testing today. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. Flushing will be done between 8:30am and 4:45 pm. Danville Fire Chief Woody Ball says that following the flushing in your area, you should be very careful before doing laundry.






If you do see discoloration, it will still be safe to drink and to cook with. Ball also warns drivers to not drive through the water as they are flushing because the pressure of it can damage your vehicle.

Listed is the tentative schedule. Streets include adjacent areas and roadways. Rain and emergencies may
delay testing (see website for weekly updates):

1. Monday, September 12 Green Acres, Candlewood, Danville High School Area
2. Tuesday, September 13 East Main St., Hill n Dale area

3. Wednesday, September 14 Indian Hills, Lexington Rd. and Goggin Area, Grabruck area

4. Thursday, September 15 Shakertown Rd area thru North 6th St.

5. Friday, September 16 Streamland, Colonial, Brookcove subdivisions

6. Monday, September 19 Downtown area , includes Broadway to Martin Luther King
(firefighters will also be testing the downtown area beginning at 7pm to avoid traffic problems)
7. Tuesday, September 20 Maple Ave area, Argyll subdivision, Hardee St. Area, Caldwell Manor

8. Wednesday, September 21 West Danville, Boyle County High School area and Millennium Park

9. Thursday, September 22 Ben Ali area, Danville Square and Bluegrass Subdivision, Bluegrass
Pike

10. Friday, September 23 South Fourth St., KSD area, Stockyards area and J.E. Woods Dr.

11. Monday, September 26 Stanford Rd. Area

12. Monday, September 26 Highland Ct., Duncan Hill, Baughman and Imperial Trailer Park

13. Friday, September 30 Cloverdale, Ridgefield, Paula Heights subdivisions

14. Monday, October 3 Lincoln, Jefferson, Madison, Lisa areas and Brookshire subdivision

15. Tuesday, October 4 South Danville bypass area, Walton and May Blvd. Popplewell

16. Wednesday, October 5 Stewarts Ln, Lebanon Rd., Industrial Park, Corporate Drive areas

For more information contact: Woody Ball or Tim Brumfield, Danville Fire Department, 238-1211

Napier Guilty

Jason Napier was found guilty last night of second degree manslaughter and second degree criminal abuse in the death of four year old Nathanial Knox in July of 2009. The same jury who found him guilty, also recommended that he serve 15 years, which is the maximum allowed by law. Napier will be sentenced on October 14. The Commonwealth's Attorney's office said it was pleased that Napier, like Jessica Noble was held responsible in the boy's death. Napier will spend the same 15 years in prison that Jessica Noble, Nathanial's mother, is doing for the same sentence she got after pleading guilty to her part in her son's death.

Boyle Co Photog Gets 7 Years for Kiddie Porn

We told you about this guy a couple of months ago: Forty-six year old Terry Hadley pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of child pornography, and he got sentenced in Boyle County to seven years in prison for that. Hadley had asked for probation, but Judge Darren Peckler said no, and gave him the seven years. Hadley used to own Aperature Studios.d

One in Hospital, Two in Jail Charged In Stabbing

One man's in the hospital and two are in jail, charged with stabbing the first. Boyle County Sheriff's deputies got a 911 to go to Wells landing Road late Wednesday and found Jason Naylor suffering from numerous stab wounds. Danville Police were then asked to go to a house there and arrest 20 year olds Zachary Jacobs and Johnny Wilson on charges of first degree assault. They did, finding the two with blood on their clothing. Naylor is at UK hospital in serious condition. Sheriff Marty Elliott said Jacobs and Wilson are in the Boyle County Detention Center and could face other charges depending on how the investigation goes. Elliott said they don't know why Naylor was stabbed, but that another person could be involved..

Noble Testifies Aagainst Napier

As expected, Jessica Noble testified against Jason Napier who's on trial in Lincoln County for allegedly murdering her son, Nathaniel Knox in 2009. Noble was tearful as she held a picture of her four year old son. As prosecutors pointed out facts from sworn testimony Noble had given, she insisted that what she was saying on the stand on Thursday was correct. As prosecutors ended their questioning, Noble admitted to accepting the 15 years she's now serving because she was guilty of manslaughter because she left Nathaniel with Jason Napier.

Stanford Bluegrass Festival Features Parade To Remember 9-11

Stanford will be celebrating and remembering tomorrow. The 12th Annual Bluegrass Festival and Family Fun Day will be held beginning at 9 AM. According to Stanford Arts and Music Director Bob Sweat the parade, which begins at 1 PM will have a patriotic theme in memory of the tenth anniversary of 9-11.






Five bluegrass and one gospel group will be performing and over 40 vendors will be available. There will also be bounce toys for the kids. All of the performances and events are free.

Garrard Library Tax Up Despite outcry

While most of the people in attendance at the Garrard County Public library board meeting this week spoke against raising the library taxes, and commented that the board does not need the nearly one and a half million dollars its shooting for, the board voted to raise the library tax as high as they legally could. So now, somebody who lives in Garrard County will pay 79 dollars for every 100 thousand dollars worth of home they own. That's up 12 dollars over last year, and while the board said there's nothing in the budget to warrant the money, they will have it. They actually voted on August 16 to raise the tax to the max by four percent, but allowed residents to speak at the mandatory hearing after the fact.

Weekend Thefts Were From Unlocked Cars

The police tell you, we tell you, so it begs the question: Are you listening? Lock your vehicles. Danville Police say they're investigating several thefts from vehicles that were left unlocked this weekend. Police said they got calls from the Boone Trail, from Locust Street, from Heartland Drive, and other places. Police said the incidents may be connected, and that they are investigating, but again the stress: Lock your vehicles.

Napier's Murder Trial Underway

Jason Napier's murder trial is underway in Stanford. Napier is accused of killing four year old Nathanial Knox in 2009 and the prosecution says its witnesses are themselves not the most law abiding, with former Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff Rob Oney, who was the lead investigator in the case now fired from the sheriff's department for stealing, and the boy's mother, Jessica Noble, who's doing 15 years for her part in the crime. The defense said Noble is the one at fault for the child's death, having taken drugs when she was pregnant with him, leaving him alone with Napier, and not caring about Nathaniel. The trial is on going.

Flu Vaccines Now Available At Boyle County Health Department

It's that time of year again! The Boyle County Health Department will be giving flu shots at two different clinics. Brent Blevins, Public Health Director says you can also come by the health department during business hours to get them, but you should make sure you are healthy first.






Adults and children ages 4 and older can get the vaccine at the clinics, but children under 4 must go to the health department to receive theirs. The first clinic will be held on September 16th at the Boyle County High School with the second taking place at Calvary Baptist Church on September 18th. Cost is 20 dollars per shot and will be covered by some insurance companies.

Holliday Dubbed for National education Board

We're all hoping that somebody bigger than us will pick us to do something bigger than us, right? That's what's happened with commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education Terry Holliday. US U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said yesterday that Holliday will be part of a federal board that looks at student progress on a national level. Officially, Holliday will serve a four year term on the National Assessment Governing Board. The board is like the teacher or the principal, it hands out "Nation's Report Card.". Wonder if they need his mom to sign it.

Farmer Accused of Using State Credit Card for Personal Use

Kentucky's Agriculture Commissioner apparently used some state moneys for his personal use. Kentucky Democrats are accusing Richie Farmer of buying a refrigerator for his home, but using a state account. Farmer's spokesman Bill Clary told the Louisville Courier-Journal that Farmer did in fact, use a state credit card to buy two refrigerators, but explained that one was used when Farmer worked from his home, and its been returned to Farmer's office. Clary said he can't find the second fridge.

Woman Killed in Crash

Pulaski County Sheriff's officials said a pickup truck was northbound on Jacksonboro Road on Friday night when it went off the road, hit a tree, a fence and a utility pole. Officials said 21 year old Vicky Branscum of Bronston was killed as she was thrown from the truck. Her passenger, Tim Irvine of Science Hill was flown to UK Medical Center. Pulaski Sheriff's investigators are awaiting toxicology tests to see what the cause of the crash might be.

Denyo in Danville Keeps 101 Jobs Here

Governor Steve Beshear said yesterday that Denyo Manufacturing Corporation in Danville will invest nearly seven million dollars in its Boyle County plant to modernize its processes and improve product quality. The investment means the plant will keep its 101 Kentucky employees. Beshear said that the state is better equipped now than before to help not only new companies in Kentucky, but existing companies that need to make critical investments in their Kentucky operations to remain competitive and retain jobs. Denyo Manufacturing makes, assembles and sells industrial electric generators.

Gov. Beshear Announces Denyo Manufacturing to Reinvest in Danville Plant, Retain 101 Kentucky Jobs

Company’s nearly $6.9 million investment to entail construction of new facility

DANVILLE, Ky.– Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Denyo Manufacturing Corporation in Danville to announce the company has chosen to invest nearly $6.9 million in its Boyle County plant to modernize its processes and improve product quality. The investment, which was made possible by the approval of state incentives, allows the plant to retain its existing 101 Kentucky employees.

“Kentucky is now equipped better than ever to assist not only companies locating and expanding in the Commonwealth, but also our existing companies that need to make critical investments in their Kentucky operations to remain competitive and retain jobs,” Gov. Beshear said. “Denyo Manufacturing employs just over 100 Kentuckians and because of this nearly $6.9 million investment, these employees will continue to have quality jobs at the Danville plant.”

Denyo Manufacturing manufactures, assembles and sells industrial electric generators. The new investment will entail the construction of an additional facility to house a new, technologically advanced coating process. The new process will help to minimize errors, hazardous waste, air emissions, energy costs and flammable materials and increase the quality of products and productivity. The project is expected to be completed by March 2012.

“This new equipment will allow us to coat larger parts, be more efficient and most importantly, be much more environmentally friendly and allow us to produce a higher quality product,” said Tetsuo Kawanishi, president and CEO of Denyo Manufacturing Corporation. “We appreciate the continued outstanding support we have received from Gov. Beshear and the Cabinet for Economic Development. Denyo’s approval for state incentives played a huge part in our decision to expand our building and reinvest in new process equipment. We are also thankful to Boyle County Judge-Executive Harold McKinney, Danville Mayor Bernie Hunstad, Jody Lassiter and the Industrial Foundation, as well as the entire Economic Development Partnership for always being a big asset to us.”

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved Denyo Manufacturing for tax incentives up to $783,000 through the Kentucky Reinvestment Act (KRA). The program, which was expanded in the Governor’s Incentives for a New Kentucky legislation in 2009, is designed to assist companies that need to make significant capital investment in Kentucky facilities in order to remain competitive.

KEDFA also approved Denyo for tax benefits up to $60,000 through the Kentucky Enterprise Investment Act, which allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fixtures, equipment used in research and development and electronic processing equipment.

“The Danville facility, paint process and equipment are 15 years old, and it was necessary for Denyo Manufacturing to modernize its manufacturing process to stay competitive and improve the quality of their product,” said Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes. “Without the approval of KRA incentives, the project would most likely have gone to the company’s Vietnam plant.”

“It’s gratifying to know that Denyo recognizes the solid work ethic of our community,” said Sen. Tom Buford, of Nicholasville. “I appreciate their investment in our people.”

“Denyo Manufacturing has been an outstanding corporate neighbor for the last 15 years, producing their 40,000 generator at their Boyle County plant,” said Rep. Mike Harmon, of Danville. “Today’s expansion announcement is proof of that fruitful partnership formed between Denyo and Boyle County in 1996, and everyone involved including the employees at this facility should be applauded for their continued hard work and contributions to our community.”

“On behalf of the citizens of Danville, I thank Denyo Manufacturing Corporation for expressing strong confidence in our local workforce and business environment by choosing to make a significant capital reinvestment in the company’s local facility,” said Danville Mayor Bernie Hunstad. “We are a committed partner that supports the needs of business and industry, and Denyo can count on us to help them in any way possible to prosper and grow.”

“Denyo Manufacturing has been a valued corporate citizen in our county since 1995,” said Boyle County Judge-Executive Harold McKinney. “Danville is home to Denyo’s only manufacturing facility in the United States in what is an increasingly competitive global market. Denyo’s capital reinvestment in our plant facility will introduce new technologies and increase manufacturing capacity for future growth.”

Lancaster Woman Busted on Theft Charges

A Lancaster woman was arrested on Sunday and charged with theft of identity, theft by deception, possession of a controlled substance. Police said 46 year old Rebecca Hodge was in Columbia passing herself off as out of money and trying to make her way to Indiana to see her mother in the hospital. Police said Hodge was soliciting money from people and churches in Columbia.

Toliver Sale Only Talk

The talk of the Danville Board of Education possibly selling Edna L Toliver Elementary school is just in the preliminary stages. Board members say they got a recommendation from their local planning committee to consider selling the old and building new. But the board members remind that they have the final say about what happens to which properties, so said Superintendent Carmen Coleman said there's been no action taken on the property.

Adams Replaces Jackman

Boyle County School Superintendent Mike LaFavers appointed Boyle County Middle School teacher Lisa Adams as Woodlawn Elementary School Principal, a job that will last for a year. Adams replaces Sharon Jackman who left last Wednesday. The board will start looking for Jackman's permanent replacement in the spring. In the meantime, Adams starts her new adventure today. LaFavers said Adams didn't need straight As for the job, just three Cs: Character, Chemistry and Competency. Adams said she's excited to take on the role.

Ft Campbell Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

A soldier stationed at Fort Campbell who was supposed to go home to New York to get married was killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense said 21 year old Spc. Christopher Scott was two months into his first overseas tour died on Saturday in Kandahar province. Scott was a military police officer assigned to the 101st Airborne. He had been based at Fort Campbell,before deploying in July.

The Heart of Kentucky United Way Changes The Way It Does Funding

The Heart of Kentucky United Way in Danville which annually raises and allocates about $1 million in Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer and Garrard counties, is changing the way it provides funding to various agencies this year.






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In the past, agencies submitted a funding request for their overall operating expenses, and those requests were reviewed and approved by the United Way board of directors. For the first time this year, community investment panels made up from more than 100 volunteers were asked to review detailed applications and do on-site visits with agencies before making funding recommendations to the board. The goal of all of the changes is to ensure resources, human or financial, are used to address what the United Way calls the buidling blocks for a good life.

Constitutional Square Arts Fest Is Looking For Historical Re-Enactors

If you have experience in being one of Kentucky's historical figures... or at least pretending to be one... then you are needed for the Constitution Square Arts Fest. Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Partnership says the Fest is not just about arts, but also about history, so they are looking for specific re-enactors.






Friday is Education Day where hundreds of students and teachers will be at the festival. Students will interact with a host of artist and craftsmen demonstrators, and historic interpreters.

Police Trying to Find Suspect in Friday Robbery

If you know anything about this, call Danville Police. They said a white man who was wearing a mask came into the Brookcove gas station, wielding a weapon, and demanding money. Police said this happened around 10:30 p.m. Police said the clerk complied and the suspect got away with about 500 dollars. Danville Police used their dogs and those of the Boyle County Sheriff's department to try to sniff out their suspect, but to no avail. They followed him for a bit, but lost him.

Boyle Co, Danville Independent Schools Raise Taxes

Both Danville Independent Schools and Boyle County Schools have decided to raise property taxes to the max, and that could be as much revenue coming into the districts as four percent over last year. That means property owners in Boyle County could pay nearly 59 cents per 100 dollars of assessed valuation. Those in the Danville Independent district could pay nearly 79 cents per 100 dollars of assessed valuation of their property.

Allen Indicted, Warrant Issued

A grand jury's indictment said that 18 year old Christopher D Allen of Lincoln County quote -- used forcible compulsion to engage in sexual activities with the girl on May 31, so an arrest warrant was issued for Allen in connection with the alleged rape of a girl at the end of the school year at Lincoln County High School. Allen now faces one count of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Allen was originally arrested just after the incident, but was released because he had not been indicted in 60 days. A new arrest warrant's been issued for Allen.

Davis Not Guilty

Roy Davis was found not guilty on Friday of assaulting Johnny King, even though he as much as admitted it on the stand last week. The trial that took four days, and left lots of people with the question of Davis' guilt or innocence, came down tow 12 people taking two hours to decide that he was not guilty of assaulting King back on April 24 of last year. Davis said he knew he'd be acquitted. King said life goes on now, and the judge said he hoped that the two families could put all this behind them and that it should end with the not guilty verdict.

Jackman Gone From Woodlawn

Former Principal Sharon Jackman has moved from Woodlawn Elementary School.
After seven years as principal at Woodlawn, Jackman becomes instructional supervisor at Anderson County Schools. Woodlawn will have an interim principal for a while.

Defendant had finally had enough

Defendant Roy Walker Davis says Johnny King had threatened his life at least 50 times before he shot King. Davis spent 90 minutes on the stand yesterday. He faces first-degree assault charges for shooting King April 24th of last year. The two men had formed a partnership five years ago, but things had gone sour over time. Davis told the court he saw King attack Kym Graham, a woman who worked on the farm with the two.

State Fair Attendance Up a Bit

Did you go to the state fair? I did! Had a pork chop sandwich, lots of iced tea, and even more fun! I was apparently one of the
605,565 who attended this year's ten day event. It was the 107th Kentucky State Fair, and even with Kentucky Kingdom not serving as the midway, it was still lots of fun and drew in more people than last year. The record was set back in'94 with nearly 700 in attendance, so we'll work on beating that next year.

Walker Talked About Being a Coward

Roy Walker Davis told the court on Tuesday that he was a coward. he said he feared for his life for year, until that day he shot Johnny King -- twice -- in the public square in Lancaster. He said when he started taking sick, he went into a partnership with Johnny King and King came to work on Davis' farm. Davis said when things started going down hill and his cattle were being neglected, he had to get rid of King. The trial did not go on yesterday because of a scheduling issue, but will pick up today with closing arguments.

Get Your Library Card

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Library! Stop by and get your library card today. It's free and easy to get. Just bring in a photo identification and proof of address and we will sign you up for your own library card! Kids can get a card too, with permission from a parent or guardian (both parent and child must be present to receive a card).

Man Faces Charges After Hospitalization

A Lincoln County man is in the hospital recovering from injuries form a crash last Saturday. Sheriff's officials say that 24 year old Hagan Folger will be charged with receiving stolen property when he's released from UK Medical Center in Lexington. After the crash on Blue Lick Road early Saturday morning, deputies found items in the vehicle they said had been stolen. They added that they don't know if Folger himself took the items, so he's being charged with receiving. Hagan Folger is the son of Lincoln County Sheriff' Curt Folger.