Boyle County Library Fall Film Series Continues Tonight

The Friends of the Boyle County Library Fall Film Series will continue this evening with a 1934 Depression Era film starring Tom Keene and Karen Morley. Library Director Georgia DeAraujo says presenter Charles Vahlkamp is presentingas part of his series, titled “America in the Movies.”






The free movie will show at 7 PM in the library's meeting room. Popcorn will also be provided.

Billy Graham In Hospital

The Reuters news agency is reporting that the Reverend Billy Graham was admitted to a North Carolina hospital yesterday, possibly with pneumonia. He was listed in stable condition. Reverend Graham is 93 years old, and reports say he was smiling and alert as he waved to staff as he was admitted to the hospital in Asheville, NC. Graham said he's looking forward to getting out of the hospital, but doctors have not said when they'll let the world-renowned preacher go home.

Another Local on Animal Planet

Another local will be featured on The Animal Planet on Sunday night as producer for and co-founder of Pioneer Playhouse, Charlotte Henson will be featured on "Call of the Wild Man". That's the show on which we've seen Ernie Brown, the Turtle Man. Henson will be bringing the entire playhouse with her, as the show at 10 on Sunday night will feature scenes from the Pioneer Playhouse. As is typical of kids, Charlotte's daughter Holly volunteered her mother -- or actually threw down the gauntlet for her, telling producers that her mom could catch snakes better than the Turtle Man. Watch for that Sunday night.

Stacy Guilty of Rioting; Jury Hung on Arson Charge in Northpoint Case

There was a conviction in the case of the 2009 riot at Northpoint Training Center, but not the conviction the prosecution had hoped for. What they wanted was a conviction of Newell Stacy for first degree arson, but the jury hung up on that charge and the judge declared a mistrial on that charge. They did convict Stacy on a lesser charge of rioting, which is a class D felony. When its time for sentencing, prosecutors say they'll try to get that upped to a class B felony because of Stacy's criminal history. That could net Stacy 10 to 20 years, instead of the 1 to 5 years for the class D felony. Sentencing is tentatively set for January 2.

Help Wanted: Lancaster Police Chief

They're still looking for a police chief in Lancaster. The one man that Mayor Brenda Powers and City Attorney Leonard Smith courted for months, retired KSP Captain Greg Baird of Stanford, said 'no thanks'. Baird said he had personal reasons for turning down the opportunity. Its not just the lack a leader for its police department that has the mayor and city attorney concerned, but the loss of some state funding that the department gets, but only with a leader in place. Mayor Powers said the state is cutting the city some slack on the funding and the chief.

Christmas In Perryville Takes Place This Saturday

Christmas in Perryville will start this Saturday with a parade at noon. Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Partnership says pleanty of activities are planned including a visit from Santa.






The evening will conclude with the annual Perryville Ministerial Association Christmas Pilgrimmage. Tree lighting and a reception at the Community Center will follow.

Rains Flood Parts of Mercer Co

The waters are subsiding in Mercer County, hard hit by the recent rains. Places like Russell Branch Road flooded, and people who are dealing with the flooding say its not easy. They say the can't get a round easily, and they have to detour to avoid the flooded roads. For some, it adds about 30 miles to their trip. Mercer County emergency management officials say all of the roads that were flooded earlier are now fine, and the road department was not called out. Residents though, say if and when it rains again, they'll likely have to deal with the flooding again.

Fill the Cruiser Through December 12

Kentucky State Police are accepting donations of canned and non-perishable food items for their second annual "Cram The Cruiser" food drive through December 12. KSP hopes to collect a state police cruiser full of food at each of its 16 posts throughout the state and at its headquarters in Frankfort. The food will be distributed to local shelters, churches or other organizations serving those in need during the holiday season. You know what to bring, you've done enough of these nonperishable food drives.

Hundreds of Jobs Could Come to Closed Phillips Plant

Its only in the talking stages now, but there could be hundreds of jobs coming to Danville if the city can secure a business for some available factory space. Danville's city commission is trying to lure a glass operation to the old Phillips lighting building, and says there could be hundreds of jobs if it happens. If all goes well, the place would be retrofitted for NeoStar Glass LLC. State officials, and those with NeoStar say there could be up to 300 jobs in three years, each paying about 16 dollars an hour.

BBBS of the Bluegrass in Our Area Going Strong

We told you last week how Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass in Franklin County was cutting back on its programming, and that we didn't know how it would affect us, remember? Turns out, it won't. BBBS of Boyle County has in fact, been told things will get even better. Turns out that state employees were not being asked to support Bowl for Kids Sake, the organizations big fundraiser, and that's what caused that county to end its BBBS program. The other 13 counties under Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass are still going strong.

UPDATE: Brother Admits to Shooting Brother

Lincoln County sheriff Curt Folger now says it was an argument over money that led Charles Pelly to shoot his brother David Pelly last night at a home in Crab Orchard. Folger told Lex 18 that Charles was remorseful and concerned for his brother.

Folger said, "After the 911 call, Charles laid the gun down in the home and walked outside until we arrived," he said. "Charles was very remorseful for what occurred. He had stated to me that he wished this day had never occurred, and he was wondering about his brother's health."

David Pelly is in critical condition at UK hospital being treated for gunshot wounds. Charles Pelly is in the Lincoln County Detention Center

Heart of Danville Christmas Parade Has Theme of Silver Bells

The Heart of Danville Main Street Program will kick off its 25th anniversary at the 2011 Christmas parade, which will have an appropriate theme of "Silver Bells" this Saturday. Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Partnership says the setting couldn't be a better one.






Joe Martin will serve as Grand Marshal of the parade which will start at 7 PM.

Kentucky Moves Up 19 on Forbes "Best" List

Kentucky has moved up six. No, not sports, and not a Kentucky school. Its the Forbes' annual Best States for Business list and Kentucky is now number 25. In four years, the Bluegrass has jumped 19 spots to edge closer to the top. Governor Steve Beshear said he's glad that the list shows how hard the commonwealth has worked to get to where it is in business. He said its one more thing that could bring more business to the state, and if what goes around, comes around, more business might just move Kentucky even higher in next year's rankings. More at forbes.com

Brother Allegedly Shoots Brother

Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies say two brothers were involved in a shooting yesterday. They said it happened around 3 p.m. on Kentucky 8915 and Kentucky 643, which is in Crab Orchard. Seems 37 year old Charles Pelly and 47-year-old David Pelly got into a fight, and deputies said Charles allegedly shot David several times. Then, Charles called 911. David was first taken to Ephraim McDowell in Danville, then moved to UK in Lexington, but we don't know what his condition is. Investigators were, at last report, questioning Charles Pelly.

Kinney Noe's Condition Still a Concern

An update now on a man we told you about last week. Kinney Noe of Lincoln County, who is still in the UK Medical Center after he was seriously injured in a hunting accident. A hunting partner at the scene on November 13 said Noe fell out of a stand and became impaled on a limb. Doctors said the limb tore some of Noe's internal organs, and his wife said he's taking longer than expected to heal. She said he was improving for a while, then had a relapse. She said Kinney's already had two surgeries, and his doctors say he may need more to repair the internal damage.

Begley Had Arrest Record

He'd just been released from the Fayette County Jail when Michael Dean Begley Jr. of Richmond was found dead in Boyle County last week. Begley's body was found Friday morning on Taylor road. KSP now says Begley was wearing blue jeans and a red hooded sweatshirt, but carrying no ID, and nobody at the scene in Boyle County recognized him. Begley had been jailed on assault charges, and court records indicate it was his third arrest this year. The autopsy on Saturday as we told you, showed that Begley too, had been assaulted.

Harrodsburg Holiday Homes Tour Coming This Saturday

The Harrodsburg Historical Society Holiday Homes Tour will take place from 1 to 8 PM this coming Saturday.






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Some of the homes in the tour include St. Philip's Episcopal Church, the Royalty House and the Crockett Springs Farm, formerly known as Arrowhead Farm. Advance tickets are 15 dollars for seniors or groups of 20 or more. Call the Harrodsburg Historical Society for more information.

Workers, EMTs, Ambulance Decontaminated

Two workers and the EMTs who rescued them had to be decontaminated on Saturday, when the workers inhaled fumes of a cleaning solvent and chlorine bleach mixture. When the West Lincoln Ambulance Service in Moreland arrived at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, they were stopped outside the hospital grounds so that the two workers, the EMTs on board and the ambulance itself could be decontaminated. Danville Fire Chief Woody Ball said they did not want to risk contaminating the entire hospital, so traffic was stopped on the street in front of the hospital, the men, and the vehicle all hosed down, to clean them, and it of the toxic fumes.

Harrodsburg City Commission to Discuss Restaurant Tax

Is the Harrodsburg 3 percent restaurant tax an issue to keep city commissioners in office? Mayor Eddie Long said the tax, that's been in place since 2007, has come up in the past two elections cycles, so on Tuesday, the city commission will talk with residents about it. The three cents added to every dollar spent at restaurants in Harrodsburg gets split evenly between the city and the tourism commission. While residents say they know that the city spends its 300 thousand dollars annually on grant moneys to fund projects and events, many say they don't know what the tourism commission does with its part. That's what the city commission said will be part of the discussion on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Lion’s Park Community Center.

Man Killed, 5 Others Hurt in Crash

A Mercer County man died and five other people were hurt in a crash on the US 127 bypass on Thursday afternoon. The fatality victim, identified as Jose Torendo Navarro-Mesa of Harrodsburg was flown to UK Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A 21 year old woman and a six month old baby in his car were also flown to the medical center, and a two and three year old were taken by ambulance to be treated for injuries. Police said 44 year old Michelle Strunk was treated and released. KSP said Strunk ran the red light at the intersection of US 68 and the bypass, hitting Navarro-Mesa's car.

Body Found in Boyle Co, That of Richmond Man

The body of a Richmond man was found Friday morning in Boyle County. KSP said it was identified as that of 27 ear old Michael Dean Begley on Saturday. Officials said the autopsy showed that Begley had been assaulted, and KSP said that's what killed him. Boyle County sheriff's deputies said they got a call of a body found just off Taylor Road early Friday, it was taken to Frankfort, and positively IDed as Begley's.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Cutting Services

They won't say if any of the counties in our area will be affected, but Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass says its not offering some of its programming in franklin county and will cut services in other counties in Central Kentucky. The organization serves Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Mercer and nine other counties. BBBS says its finances and the economy are the reasons for cutting services in Franklin County.

Garrard Chamber Gets New Exec Director

The Garrard County Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director. The chamber hired Lindsey Stanley, who's from Garrard County, and will replace Amy Morin. She's taking a position with a Louisville Company. Stanley started her tenure with the “Campbell Street Revitalization Ribbon Cutting” celebrating seven businesses in Lancaster on Thursday, November 10.

vGarrard County Chamber of Commerce Hires Lindsey Stanley as Executive Director

Previously worked for the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development in Frankfort

LANCASTER, KY -- The Garrard County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that

Mrs. Lindsey Stanley of Garrard County has been hired as the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
Lindsey was hired to replace Amy Morin who made great improvements to the Chamber office prior to taking a new
position with a company in Louisville, KY.

Lindsey’s first official duty on the job was participating in the “Campbell Street Revitalization Ribbon Cutting”
celebrating seven businesses in Lancaster on Thursday, November 10. Lindsey brings a wide range of business and
professional experience with her to this Executive Director position. Lindsey moved from Lexington to Garrard County
six years ago with her husband and they now have a five year old son. Her former experience is with the Kentucky
Cabinet for Economic Development in Frankfort, where she worked closely with existing Kentucky industries and small
businesses. This unique combination of expertise will be a valuable asset for the businesses of Garrard County and the
Chamber of Commerce.

“Lindsey will be a great asset to the Chamber as Executive Director. Her experience and enthusiasm will benefit the
Chamber by continuing to grow membership and promote business. We are fortunate to find someone such as Lindsey to
make this change in leadership a smooth transition,” said Sam Frazier, Garrard County Chamber of Commerce President
and Administrator at the Lancaster Christian Care Center.

I am excited to be involved in the efforts to grow Garrard County and to work side by side with the local businesses. I
hope to enhance commerce relationships with other regional organizations to promote our growing community”, said
Lindsey Stanley, Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.

Nathan Mick, Garrard County Economic Development Director said, “I am thrilled that Lindsey Stanley is our new
Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Lindsey will bring a fresh perspective and creativity to the
Garrard Chamber while serving as a valuable partner focused on economic development and business growth in Lancaster
and Garrard County. I also want to thank Deborah Messenger for her service as an incredible volunteer managing the
Chamber office during the Executive Director selection process over the last few months. The Garrard County Chamber
of Commerce will continue to positively move forward with Lindsey as Executive Director working with a solid Board of
Directors and an ever growing list of members in 2012.”

Bringing New Life to an Old Building

How do you bring an old building back to life? You buy it. That's what Brian Jones did. He already owns Keystone Industries in Junction City, and just bought the shuddered Palm Beach Building in Danville from a group out of Lexington. He spent about 80 thousand dollars on the building that he says he wants to use for several things, but especially to put it back into commerce. Its a 50 thousand square foot space on Stanford Street and has had several lives. Most recently not good ones, but Jones hopes to change that with a renovation.

Inmate Injured

An inmate at the Northpoint Training Center was slightly injured as he was picking up trash on Hogue Hollow Road when he was exposed to a discarded meth lab. Boyle County Sheriff's officials said the bag in which the unidentified inmate was putting trash broke, and that he may have inhaled some of the spilled chemicals. The inmate was decontaminated by Boyle County firefighters at the scene of the incident happened on Wednesday morning. No other inmates on the work detail were injured.

Another Arrest in Berea Shootings

Police in Berea now say an 18 year old who might have stopped the killing of Zackary Flower and the wounding of Kevin Price, did nothing. So now, Randall Burgess Jr. faces charges in Flower's death, and Price's shooting. Police said yesterday that Burgess heard Matt Denholm say he'd be back, after Price and Flower broke up a fight between Denholm and an unidentified man. They also said Burgess let Denholm's brother Ryan use Burgess' car to take Matt back to shoot the two. Denholm was eventually arrested in Louisville on Monday, after the late Sunday shootings, and his brother an a woman were arrested for hindering prosecution. Berea Police said more arrests are expected.

Singleton Pleads to Hotage Taking; Awaits Trial for Murder

A central Kentucky man pleaded guilty to holding hostages during a standoff in Pulaski County earlier this year, but is still awaiting trial for murdering his wife. WAVE-3 TV in Louisville is reporting that prosecutors have recommended five year sentences for 35-year-old Jason Singleton after he entered the pleas to charges of imprisonment and one count of criminal mischief. Singleton still faces charges of killing his wife, Angela Frazier-Singleton, in Madison County. Her dismembered remains were found in a field just before the hostage standoff.

New "List" To Fight Meth

Kentucky lawmakers are, like their counterparts in other states, fighting the pseudo ephedrine versus meth problem. Some states have made cold medications with pseudo ephedrine, the main ingredient in meth, a prescription only drug. Others have devised how buyers of the cold remedy can get it by not being on a list or by being on a list. Now, Kentucky State Rep. Brent Yonts is suggesting that those with drug convictions be prevented from buying the cold medication. It would, in effect, create a meth offender registry and if a name is on the list, that person couldn't buy anything containing pseudo ephedrine.

Postal rates Heading Up

The US Postal Service cannot decide which post offices it will keep open and which it will close, but it can decide to raise rates on letters and packages we send. Now the post office says it will raise the rate of express mail to nearly 40 dollars for flat rates and other increases on express mail letters. It amounts to about a five percent increase that the postal service says hopes to keep it out of bankruptcy. The rate increase is in addition to the one cent increase on first class letters, to 45 cents. Postal officials say the express rate is still less than other carriers like UPS and Fed Ex.

Berea Man Charged with Murder, Other Charges in Shootings

Police in Louisville arrested a man for a double shooting in Berea. Court documents indicate that 27 year old Matthew Denholm was arrested yesterday afternoon, following the shootings in the morning. Twenty five year old Zackary Flower was killed, and the other shooting victim was IDed as Kevin Price, though by neighbors, not by police. Police said the shootings were the result of two rap music groups going at each other. They say the whole thing disrupted classes at several Berea schools, including Berea College. Police said that Denholm fought with an unidentified man and when Price and Flowers came to the man's aid, Denholm allegedly shot them. He then fled to Louisville where he was captured and taken into custody.

Farmers Get More Time To Resolve Divorce

Current Kentucky Ag commissioner Richie Farmer's divorce trial had been set for today, but attorneys for both he and his wife Rebecca have asked the court in for more time so that the couple can resolve the matter before it goes to court. The attorneys have agreed to ask that the trial be moved to December 29. Richie Farmer is finishing up his second term as the commonwealth's agriculture commissioner. His wife Rebecca filed for divorce last April. Farmer ran, unsuccessfully, on David Williams gubernatorial ticket..

Pharmacy Break in Caught on Video

A man broke into the Good Neighbor Pharmacy on Cassady Avenue early Sunday morning. We didn't say allegedly, because there is video of the white man, with gray hair and a beard, doing so. When the video starts, he's already broken in through the drive thru window. He turns to his right, goes down one aisle, and not finding the drugs he wants, goes down the next aisle. The man seems to know what he wants, as he's taking boxes from the same area on about four shelves. He's wearing dark colored clothing, dark gloves, and nothing concealing his face. If you see the video and can tell police anything, call Danville Police.

$100K Grant to Help Post 9/11 Vets

The idea is to keep veterans who served after 9/11 in their homes. Kentucky.com reports that USA Cares, which is a Kentucky-based non-profit organization, helps military veterans across the country. It has received a $100,000 grant to help Kentucky veterans who are about to graduate from higher education programs get jobs. Terry Scariot, a Bowling Green businessman and philanthropist donated the grant that will go to veterans who are one year away from graduating from Western Kentucky University or any of the 16 schools in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The grant will help cover expenses associated with moving to take a new job to simply providing a tank of gas to get a veteran to a job interview.

Brock Trial Date Still Not Set

Tyler Brock still does not know when he'll go on trial for murder. His attorneys told the judge in Garrard County last week that they till need more time to prepare and work out a possible plea deal with Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Lockridge, so they're not ready to set a trial date. Brock is accused of killing Shawn Akridge on June 12, by allegedly beating him to death. Akridge lived at a group home for the developmentally disabled, and 21 year old Brock worked there. Brock has been free on bond since September, and his next court date is January 6.

Harrodsburg PD Looking for Armed Robber

There's a reward if you can help Harrodsburg police find the man who robbed a tobacco there at knifepoint on Friday. Police said the man came into C and M Discount Tobacco Shop on College Street, and subdued the clerk with a knife. That was just before 4 p.m. The perp got about 800 dollars before he fled on foot. The man, said to be of average build, was wearing a surgical mask, black cap and black coveralls. Call police or Mercer County Crimestoppers. You cold get a reward, and you don't have to give your name.

Danville Man In Indiana Jail Charged With Fatal DUI

A Danville man's in jail in Floyd County, Indiana for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs, and causing a crash that killed an Indiana man. WAVE 3 TV in Louisville reported that Floyd County investigators said it happened late Saturday night when 31 year old Wesley Bradshaw, of Danville was south on Indiana 111 when he crossed the center line and slammed into 52 year old Kevin Hammersmith's car. Hammersmith is from Floyds Knobs, Indiana. He was taken to a Louisville hospital and died. A passenger in Hammersmith's car was slightly hurt, and Bradshaw refused medical treatment.

3 Busted for Allegedly Stealing Grates

Three men were busted for taking storm grates from the median of Kentucky 2872, also Duncannon Lane. Witnesses told KSP that they saw two men put the grates into a pick up truck on Wednesday afternoon, just after 2:30 p.m. A KSP trooper was in the area in Madison County, saw the trio and arrested them. The three admitted to taking the grates that they planned to sell for scrap. All the four grate were worth about two thousand dollars. The three suspects face charges of theft by unlawful taking and were booked into the Madison County Jail.

Parents Organize To Protest Crab Orchard Store Known For Selling Synthetic Drugs

Back in March, Kentucky banned the possession and sale of the so-called bath salts, a synthetic cocaine, but the drug makers are staying one step ahead of Drug Agents by simply changing some of the chemicals and repackaging them with different names. They are then sold in gas stations and on the Internet. In May, a Lincoln High School student was hospitalized after using products sold at D and M Market in Crab Orchard. Karen Reed, a concerned parent, has helped to organize a protest that market






Reed says law enforcement has their hands tied until the law is modified to include the new versions of the drug. The protest will take place this Saturday from 8 AM until Noon at D and M Market in Crab Orchard.

Justice Buys Anderson Circle Farm for $25 Million

A West Virginia billionaire bought the Anderson Circle Farm for 25 million dollars. Jim Justice the Second now owns the entire 55 hundred plus acre property in Mercer County. Justice said he bought the place right on the money. He said he'd been thinking about it, and decided it was right. Justice said he'll add the central Kentucky property to his collection of farms in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. He said he'll grow crops, raise Limousin cattle and thoroughbreds on the place.

Danville Man Owes RRB $60K

A Danville man who got disability payments from the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board to which he was not entitled has to pay that money back. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that 58 year old William C. Jenkins will pay back 60 thousand dollars the RRB. Court documents show that Jenkins got benefits for more than three years, from October 2005, to December 2008. At that same time, the settlement claims, Jenkins was also earning money from St James AME Church in Danville, and it said the amount of earnings was more than was allowed under RRB rules.

Talk on Toliver Grows

No final decision's been made, and that's a good thing since both the Danville Board of Education and Local Planning Committee, which answers to the board, are at odds as to what should be done with Edna L. Toliver Elementary School. Renovate it, tear it down and build new? Those questions are being mulled by both entities, and voiced by those outside the schools community, but who are in Danville. Right now, the district has three elementariness, and to save money, district officials say they're better served with two. That also saves them some money. So next month, the two entities will talk some more about Toliver, but we don't know if a we should expect a devicion.

Yates Pleads Guilty

Andrew Yates is guilty of three counts of use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activities. He said so when he pleaded in Jessamine Circuit Court. The 50 year old Stanford man originally went to Nicholasville to meet a person he expected to be a 14 year old girl after he texted her about having sex. When he got there, Nicholasville police arrested him. It all started when Yates tried to sell something on Craigslist, and then began to make what police said were comments of a sexual nature. When things got "creepy", police said the seller said he was 14, hoping Yates would quote "shut up". He didn't, the seller went to police, and they played the 14 year old. Yates now faces up to 15 years when he's sentenced in January.

Eight Names Added To Veterans Wall of Honor At Boyle County Fairgrounds

Last Friday, on Veteran's Day, eight names were added to the Veterans Wall of Honor at the Boyle County Fairground.






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Those honored include James H. Adkins who werved from 1972 to 1975, Bobby G. Turpin who served from 1962 to 1965, Arvil David Turpin who served in Vietnam, James M. Hurt, Jr. who served from 1975 to 1981, William Thomas Hair who served in World War II, Thomas Jason Hair who served from 1966 to 1967, Kennery Airy Hair who served in Vietnam and two corrections fro Robert L. Brammer and James Grey. The Veterans Wall of Honor includes the names of all veterans, living or dead, who have served.

Garrard Goof

The Garrard County jailer is owed several thousand dollars since the county may have broken the law. Kentucky law says that salaries cannot be changed during the term for which a person is elected. Since Kenny Tuggle retired before his term was up, and Kevin Middleton replaced him, then by law Middleton has to make Tuggle's salary until the term is up. Garrard County adjusted Middleton's salary down to 20 thousand dollars a year from the 32 thousand they were paying Tuggle, so now, Garrard County owes Middleton 22 thousand dollars for the time he's been replacing Tuggle.

Woman Hit by Vehicle After Crash into Guardrail

Kentucky State Police recommend that if you're involved in a crash on a busy road and you can at all, stay inside your vehicle. Case in point, Perryville woman who was involved in a minor crash with a guardrail on Tuesday. KSP said 59 year old Cindy Young got out of her car to alert on coming traffic. While she wasn't hurt seriously in the first crash, she was taken to UK Hospital after she was hit by a truck and trailer that 48 year old Steve Shuman of Harrodsburg was driving on US 68. Police say Young's best bet to avoid injury would have been to stay inside the car.

Thousand in Jewelry Taken From Mercer Co Home

While some of the loot was found outside the house, and some of it inside, Mercer County investigators say somebody broke into a home on Agee Street and stole more than 13 thousand dollars worth of jewelry. The homeowner said when they got home on Monday afternoon, a screen had bee ripped form a widow, and jewelry boxes had been ransacked. If you know anything about the break in on Agee Street, call police..

Ryan Pleads Guilty

After he committed the rape more than 30 years ago, Ricky Dale Ryan, who's now 53 admitted that he did it and will do 15 years for the crimes. The Burgin man's guilty plea came in Mercer Circuit Court this week to several counts of sexual abuse and of rape against four victims who were under 12 years old at the time of the crimes. In total, Ryan pleaded guilty to three counts of rape, three of sodomy, five of sexual abuse and one count of incest. Ryan actually got a total of 115 years for the crimes, but the judge ordered that they run concurrently, or at the same time, cutting 100 years off the sentences. Ryan's guilty plea came just before his trial was to start, and all the victims told the prosecutor that they were pleased with the 15 year sentence.

Donations Still Needed For the Danville Fire Department Toy Drive

With parents filing in at the Danville Fire Department to register their kids to receive toys from the annual Christmas Toy Drive, Deputy Fire Chief Tim Blakemore is hoping the Christmas spirit will touch the hearts of donors.






Sign-ups for the toy drive are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 19 and 1-5 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Central Fire Station on Main Street. To make a donation, contact the Danville Fire Department.

Garrard, Casey Counties to Get Post-Election Surveys

Casey and Garrard counties are among six that Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway said were chosen in a random drawing yesterday to be independently surveyed about any voting irregularities that might have happened during the November 8 general election. Conway said the surveying of the counties' election information adds to what was being done on the ground on election day to keep Kentucky's election process fair. The other counties that will be surveyed are Breathitt, Daviess, Livingston ad Todd Counties.

Danville Signs Deal with Mercer Group

Danville and the Mercer Group signed a contract for the group to find Danville's next city manager. The contract that council voted for Mayor Bernie Hunstad to sign includes whittling the list of candidates to about 15 finalists, and handling the advertising to find those candidates. Mercer Group will make 75 hundred dollars doing the search work. The contract says that the firm has 60 days to complete its part of the deal.

Goch Sues Miracle, City

The former Stanford city clerk is suing the mayor over her firing. Sandy Gooch's lawsuit, that was filed in Lincoln County, says she was fired so Mayor Bill Miracle could hire his girlfriend. It goes on to say that Miracle asked Gooch several times to violate policies, and then lied about things to get Gooch fired. She was fired just over a year ago and claims her firing was to keep her quiet about Miracle's improper actions. Gooch's suit says her firing gave the mayor an opening to which he hired his girlfriend. The Advocate Messenger said Miracle was not surprised by the suit, but wouldn't say anything else.

Driver Not Seriously Hurt, Little Fuel Spilled After Tanker Rolls

As 68 year old Charles Abell was heading east on Kentucky 34 yesterday around 10 a.m., the fuel tanker he was driving dropped a wheel off the road, and overturned. That sent Boyle County emergency crews to the scene about three miles east of Parksville where investigators said the rain slicked road and weight of the fuel may have contributed to the accident. Abell drives for D and R Oil Company and was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The total 23 hundred gallons of fuel was off-loaded to another vehicle to continue its trek. Investigators said very little fuel spilled.

Special Remembrance Service Planned For Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones

The Sanders family at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home will host its 20th annual “A Time Of Remembrance” event at 4 p.m. On Nov. 26th.






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A Time of Remembrance is a special service honoring families who have lost loved ones this past year. The service is for anyone who has lost a family member this past year, regardless of what funeral home was used. Chapel Hill Quartet will perform inspirational songs followed by James Harley, who will bring words of encouragement to help those facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one or friend.

KY Wants Out of Some of NCLB

Kentucky, like lots of other states, wants out of No Child Left Behind, the Bush-era education reform measure. Kentucky educators said history shows that the Bluegrass state is already well on its way to reforms, and so wants to fore go some of the NCLB requirements. Monday was the deadline to get the paperwork to the US Department of Education to opt out of some of the reforms, and Kentucky met that deadline.
Kentucky's commissioner of education, Terry Holliday said that he's confident the state will make the grade. Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education said all states that have asked for waivers should have a response by January.

Danville Police Looking for Hit and Run Vehicle

Danville police say a bicyclist was hit by a hit and run driver on Saturday, They went to Hustonville Road near some businesses just after midnight where 19 year old Jesse Moran of Danville said he'd been hit by a silver car. He said both were heading north on Hustonville Road. Moran said the driver did not stop, but he was taken to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Danville Police are now looking for a 2000s sliver Ford or Mercury with damage to the right side. If you know anything, or have seen the vehicle, call police.

Man Impaled in Fall From Tree

A deer hunting accident on Sunday sent a Lincoln County man to UK Hospital. Kinney Noe of Stanford was last listed in critical condition after investigators said he was impaled by a tree branch when he fell about 30 feet from a broken tree stand. The incident happened on Pine Grove road, and the limb, which Lincoln County Sheriff Curt Folger said ripped through Noe's body, tore up vital organs. Folger called it a freak accident.

Fire Claims One Life

A Casey County man died in a fire over the weekend. Kentucky State Police said it happened at a house on Carmicle Street around 9:30 Sunday night, and Liberty Police and Fire helped in the investigation. When investigators got to the scene of the fire, they found 57 year old Bobby Dale Randolph, who was pronounced dead. Deputy Casey County Coroner Betty Clark said she doesn't know Randolph's exact cause of death, but that she will do an autopsy. Fire investigators are also trying to find the cause of the fire, but say no foul play is suspected. .

Cinda Baxter To Speak To Local Businesses Owners Wednesday

This Wednesday the Heart of Danville Main Street Program will present Cinda Baxter,who will speak to business owners about the 3-50 project. Charlie Cox says the program promotes locals to spend just 50 dollars a month at three local businesses.






Baxter will speak at 6:30 PM Wednesday at Old Carnegie Hall on the Centre College Campus.

Two UK Basketball Players Hurt in Crash

The man driving a vehicle that hit one carrying two UK basketball players in Lexington on Friday said he had as many as five beers before the crash. That's from a police report. It goes on to say that 22 year old Scott Roseberry of Versailles was quote -- "unsteady on his feet and had the smell of alcoholic beverage" on him after the crash. UK guard Stacey Poole and forward Terrence Jones were in the other vehicle. Kentucky.com reports that Poole was treated at a hospital for minor injuries and released. Jones left the scene and was later questioned by police and treated at a hospital for minor injuries.

Allento be Evaluated

Eighteen year old Christopher D. Allen was due to go on trial this coming Wednesday, but was in court on Friday, where the judge ordered the teen, accused of raping another teen at Lincoln County High School to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Allen was indicted on one count of rape and two counts of sexual abuse in August for allegedly raping a girl at the school in late May. Allen's trial was postponed until after the evaluation, and is still in custody at Lincoln County Regional Jail under a 225 thousand dollar.

Man Airlifted After Tree Cutting Accident

A Casey County man was airlifted to UK hospital after an accident on Friday. Investigators said 55 year old Michael Maddox of Butchertown road was cutting a tree down when it fell on him on Friday. Gary Mullins, who was working with Maddox, said he went to call an ambulance, as the pair was out in the woods when Maddox was hurt. Medical personnel from Casey County, who were on the scene in about half an hour, decided to call for a helicopter to take him to UK Hospital, instead of moving him by ambulance.

Father Drowns Trying to Save Son

A Stanford man drowned on Saturday in Cedar lake as he tried to rescue his son. Officials said John Sallee the Third was in a boat with his nine year old son John Sallee the Fourth just before noon when the child fell over board and the older Sallee went in to rescue him. The younger Sallee made it to shore, but his father went under and did not resurface. The older Sallee's body was found around 6 p.m. Saturday. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Don Gilliam said the two appeared to be having a day on the lake, fishing when the incident happened.

Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center Will Be At Veterans' Day Luncheon

As part of Heritage Hospice Inc.'s Veterans Luncheon today which begins at 11 AM and runs until 2, the Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center will be there. Emily Toadvine with Heritage Hospice hopes vets that are struggling will take advantage of the unit's presence.






The unit provides access to such services as counseling, information on VA benefits and suicide prevention referrals. It will be available at the National Guard Armory in Danville.

Glass: Hustonville Covered

As students were evacuated from Hustonville Elementary on Wednesday because of a gas odor, the town's own fire department was nowhere to be found. But the school was no ignored. Crews from Moreland, Lincoln Count Schools and Atmos Energy all responded. But where was Hustonville? County Fire Chief Danny Glass said when he got to the school, he didn't see any firefighters. Glass said that Hustonville Mayor Cecil Maddox asked the county to take over while the department was reorganized since most firefighters had quit over a disagreement with Maddox. Glass said he has not heard from the mayor for a few days, but did say that Hustonville will be covered in an emergency.

Students Evacuated

While students at Hustonville Elementary were evacuated from school on Wednesday when someone smelled gas in the cafeteria, and the principal called for help, the Hustonville Fire Department was a no show. Principal David Morris evacuated the building just before 11:30 a.m., and students went to a nearby church for an hour, but no firefighters responded. Turns out, a natural gas cooker was not connected to a gas line properly. The school got the all clear and students were back in the building by about 12:30 p.m.

Nicholasville Woman Dies Following Crash

A woman from Nicholasville was driving on US 27 in Garrard County on Wednesday when she lost control of her car and crashed. Investigators said 64 year-old Beatrice Graham's car then slammed into a tree. She was flown to UK Medical Center, but died shortly after arriving. Garrard County sheriff's officials say while they don't suspect drugs or alcohol as factors in the crash, it didn't look like Graham was wearing her seatbelt.

Kelley Undergoes 2nd Competency Hearing

Michael Kelley will undergo a second competency evaluation. He's the man accused of murdering John Bud Dacci and trying to kill Dacci's wife. He then shot himself nearly a year ago. Mercer Circuit Judge Darren Peckler said that Kelley was temporarily unable to aid in his own defense, and that he would undergo another evaluation at a competency rehearing on December 13. Kelly is accused of shooting the Daccis last December.

Williams Says He Will Be Senate President

David Williams didn't have enough support from Kentucky voters to become governor, but says he has enough support in the state senate to continue his presidency there. He said he as a 23 member Republican caucus, and that despite his poor showing on Tuesday, they'll continue to back him. Williams faces re election to the post this coming January when the legislature convenes, and its a post he's held since 2000. Governor Steve Beshear, now starting his second term, says he and Williams will meet to find common ground for the good of the Commonwealth.

Heritage House Hospice To Hold Annual Veterans Luncheon Friday

Heritage Hospice Inc. will host its fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon tomorrow at 11 AM at the National Guard Armory in Danville. Emily Toadvine says they are expecting around 1200 people for the free fish dinner.






Parking is at Danville Admiral Stadium, but a shuttle service is available. All area veterans and their supporters are invited to attend.

Woman Faces Forgery Charges

Police in Richmond say they believe they have their woman in a forgery scheme involving checks from a church there. They said 23-year-old Briana Abney forged as many as 30 checks from First Baptist Church in Richmond. But police say they can't find Abney and are concerned that she's forging more checks. Church members say they're shocked since the church's checking account is backed with tithes from the congregation. One person said it was like stealing directly from people. Abney is facing several felony charges for the possession of a forged instrument.

Crash in Early Nov Now a Hit and Run

Kentucky State Police called it a two vehicle hit and run when the crash happened on November 3. They said a school bus had been hit by a semi on I-65 near Cave City, and 19 on the bus were hurt. KSP released a report yesterday that finally identified the incident as a hit and run. KSP first said that's what happened, then they said it didn't and now they say it did. Fourteen students their teachers and chaperones were heading to Mammoth Cave for a field trip when the crash happened.

Daughter Takes Plea Deal in Mother's Death

Meagan Brooks will like get 17 years when she's sentenced. She pleaded guilty this week to smothering her mother, Debora Brooks. The actual plea was to second-degree man-slaughter. Paul Estes is also accused in the elder Brooks' death, but he didn't take the plea deal and could face the death penalty at trial. Debora Brooks was found dead in May of 2009 with a plastic bag over her head, and her 24 year old daughter Meagan and 36 year old Estes were both charged with murder. The death in Mercer County was first ruled a suicide, then police filed murder charges against the pair when that's where the evidence led them. The determined that the two killed Brooks to cash in her life insurance.

Chase Gets No Shock Pobation

Lynda Chase won't be getting out of prison any time soon. The former Madison Central High School Secretary will have to serve her three year sentence for having sex with a male student, as the judge in the case denied her request for shock probation.. Chase asked for the early release, saying prison staff would not give the wheel chair bound woman the help she needed

Glitch Makes Voting Late

Voting in Boyle County went off without a hitch, save for a glitch early in the day. When the polls open at 6 a.m. at one precinct, one race had been left off the ballot, and it was the only contested race on the ballot. That one for District 1 magistrate between Democrat Dickie Mayes and Republican Ruth Ann Elliott. So at the Bluegrass precinct at the Boyle County Fire Department headquarters, Voters had to wait until 7 a.m. to vote, so that the ballots could be corrected and all the offices were listed. Once that was done, the rest of the day went smoothly.

Boyle Co Votes for Mayes

Democrat Richard "Dickie" Mayes is Boyle County's district one magistrate. Mayes is filling the vacancy left by the death of Mickey Harmon. His defeat of Republican Ruth Ann Elliott was nearly a 500 point victory. District 1 includes Bluegrass, East Perryville, West Perryville, Parksville and Mitchellsburg. Incumbent Democrat Governor Steve Beshear also took Boyle County. The incumbent governor and his new lieutenant governor, Jerry Abramson won by a two to one margin over the Republican ticket of David Williams and Richie Farmer. Matt Bottom also retained his seat on the Perryville City Council by more than 140 votes.

Voters in Boyle County voted this way for the rest of the state offices:

Commissioner of Agriculture, Democrat Bob Farmer 2,113, Republican James Comer 3,917
Attorney General, Democrat Jack Conway 3,503 , Todd P’Poole 2,479
Auditor of Public Accounts, Democrat Adam Edelen 3,633, Republican John Kemper 2,175
Secretary of State: Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes 3,965, Republican Bill Johnson 2,106
Treasurer, Democrat Todd Hollenbach, 2,852, Independent Kenneth Moellman 264, Republican K.C. Crosbie 2,842.

Education Reform To Be Discussed at Danville Public Policy Lunch

The final A T and T Danville Boyle County Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Lunch will take place next Tuesday at the Danville Country Club. Charlie Cox says the Eduction Reform Panel includes a prestigious list of speakers.






Danville Superintendent Carmen Coleman will also speak. Call the Danville Boyle County Chamber for reservations and more information.

Election Day Today

Today is Election Day and Republican David Williams and Democrat Steve Beshear made one last push to sway voters yesterday. Williams was relentless in his criticism of the governor, saying that the conservatives will win the governor's mansion. Beshear wants a second term in office and was in Louisville last night which is heavy with Democratic voters and was with party faithful. Democrats are looking to ride the governor's coattails into office this time around. Polls will be open until 6 p.m. and Kentuckians will also vote for attorney general, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer and agriculture commissioner.

Rockcastle Robbery Suspect Shot

The suspect in a shooting at a Rockcastle County gas station was himself killed early Monday. LEX 18 reports that police say 20 year old James Hensley went in to the Shell at I-75, exit 59, showed a knife, demanded cash and cigarettes. The clerk complied and followed Hensley, shooting him dead as he fled. Now police say another suspect has been arrested and a third is being sought and the investigation continues. No charges have been filed so far against the clerk..

Another Montgomery at CMAs

Boyle County native and former Miss Kentucky USA, Maria Montgomery will be at the CMAs this year. Not receiving a trophy, but being a trophy girl.

She told the Advocate Messenger, "I'll be handing out the trophy to the other celebrity who hands it to (the winner)."

She'll be one of two trophy girls who hands trophies to celebs so they can give it to the winner. The CMAs are November 9.

Police: Burglary, Shots Fired are Related

Danville police are looking for a man they say was involved in a burglary on Sunday that may have involved gunfire. Officers went to Parkside East Apartments just after 4:30 Sunday afternoon on a call of shots fire. Witnesses gave a license plate, and that led to Bryan Gooch of Danville. They found the 27 year old at home and arrested him. Police were told that Gooch's house had been burglarized, and 23 year old Juaqua Beasley of Danville allegedly did it. Police think the burglary led to the shots fired and Danville Police were still looking for Beasley.

Make An Emergency Plan

According to Lenny Shepherdson, Director of Danville-Boyle County Emergency Management, the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, which takes place this Wednesday at 2 PM, is a great time to practice your own personal Emergency plan.






The test on Wednesday will interrupt regular broadcast programming and may last anywhere from one minute to three minutes long.

Cabrera Pleads To Pill Possession

A man who used to work at Northpoint Training Center pleaded guilty last week to trying to bring contraband into the facility. Thirty eight year old Jesus Cabrera of Danville could have spent a year in jail had he not pleaded to having pills believed to be Valium in his pocket as he worked at Northpoint. He was arrested in July on the possession charges and will be sentenced next month. Cabrera was also one of the guards who testified and got inmates indicted in the fire and riot at the facility in August of '09. Prosecutors said they do not intend to call Cabrera to testify in the case, but had he done so, they questioned if this latest guilty plea might have muddled the case.

Mom Arrested, Kids in Protective Custody

On Wednesday, a Boyle County woman was found unconscious in her home. By Friday, 31 year old April Raines was in jail. Boyle County Sheriff's deputies said they went to her house on Wells Landing Road on Friday night after her nine year old son told neighbors he couldn't wake his mother. Raines no faces drug and child endangerment charges after deputies found a meth lab in her house. The nine year old, and a two year old child were taken first to the hospital to be checked out as Raines was taken to jail, and the children were in the care of social services.

Man Sues Walmart

A Lincoln County man who accidentally swallowed the wrong thing is suing Walmart. Michael Durham claims he got up in the middle of the night and took a couple of night time pain relievers. Instead of relieving his pain, he got sick and ended up at the hospital. Turns out that not only did he swallow a couple of pills, but also that little canister in the bottle that keeps the pills dry. That's what he said made him sick, and he's now suing Walmart, LNK International, and Multisorb Technologies over the incident. Walmart and Multisorb have denied the allegations, and LNK has not responded.

Road Where Kelty Killed to be Fixed

Did it take the deaths of five people to fix a road? Whether it did or not, that stretch of US 68 in Mercer County where Alyssa Kelty was killed will be fixed. Kentucky Department of Highways has indicated it could soon start fixing the road, and stresses that the plans have been in the works for more than a year. The stretch of road is west of Harrodsburg to the Boyle County Line. Those who investigated Kelty's fatal crash, said the road was as slick as ice after it had just rained. Alyssa Kelty is Mercer County Sheriff Ernie Kelty's daughter.

First Nationwide EAS Test To Take Place Next Week

The Federal government will hold the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, November 9 at 2 PM. According to Lenny Shepherdson, the Director of Danville-Boyle County Emergency Management, the test next week be different than the normal weekly test.






Information from the test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers both nationally and regionally.

Man Busted for Trying to Cash in Stolen Lottery Tickets

A Richmond man was cited by police and faces charges for trying to cash in on stolen lottery tickets. Richmond Police said 40 year old Bruce Flannery was charged on Tuesday after he tried to cash in on the tickets at the Redi Mart on Big Hill Avenue. Police said that before that, on Saturday, the Gulf station on Eastern Bypass was entered by an existing hole in the wall. Police said thieves took about 25 cartons of cigarettes, cash and two packages of unopened lottery tickets. We don't know what Flannery's part in all that was, just that he tried to cash in on the stolen tickets.

College App Wk at Casey Co HS Next Week

November 14 through the 18 has been declared as College Application week in Kentucky, and Casey County is one of more than a dozen high schools across the state that will host events. The staff of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority will be on hand to help at all the pilot high schools so that students get all their paperwork properly filled out to attend college. To learn how to plan and prepare for higher education, go to www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com

Maryann Dacci Sues Husband's Alleged Killer

Not only does John Michael Kelley face a murder charge in the death of John "Bud" Dacci, he now faces a civil, wrongful death suit, brought by Dacci's widow, Maryann. The 52 year old Kelley, who's from Lexington, also faces an attempted murder charge for trying to kill her. The couple was shot when Kelley allegedly entered their home; now he's been declared incompetent to aid in his own defense, but the judge in the case said Kelley's mental state could improve and he'll be re-evaluated next year. Kelley shot himself in the head a day after allegedly shooting the Dacci's. Maryann Dacci is seeking unspecified damages for everything she went through and her husband's death. Her attorney said the civil suit will have to wait until the criminal case is resolved.

Hustonvillle FD Quits

The city of Hustonville has fire protection today, despite the fact that its fire chief and about a doze fire fighters quit their jobs last night.


Mayor Cecil Maddox told WLEX TV that some actors were using the fire station as a dressing room for a nearby haunted house.
He said, "They were in there, in the fire department, and we don't want to be liable for people if someone gets in there and gets hurt. We don't want to be liable if its not involving the fire department."
Chief Stanley Shepperson said he got tired of the mayor complaining about how the place was used, and along with about 12 firefighters, quit his job.
He said, "I took it the way he was talking to me he was fixin' to let me go, so as far as I'm concerned, I beat him to the punch and handed my radio to him and said 'here, I'm done.'"
Maddox said other departments in Lincoln County will step in and help with fire protection.
Hustonville's assistant fire chief was appointed chief..

The USPS Plan

We've all heard about the US Postal Service's bad economy, but now some US Senators have come up with a bipartisan plan to keep it afloat...and delivering mail six days a week for a couple of years anyway. Under the proposed plan, USPS would get back about seven million dollars its overpaid to its employees retirement fund, and then have to use part of that refund to buy out employees, cutting about 100 thousand from its payroll. There's lots more, and its complicated, but senators say they have to take drastic measures to keep the mail moving.

Lincoln Co Jailer Sued

He calls what happened to him at the Lincoln County Regional Jail, cruel and unusual punishment. That's why Marty R Stevens says he's suing jailer David Gooch. The federal lawsuit alleges that Gooch denied Stevens proper medical treatment, and that, the suit says caused Stevens permanent injuries. Stevens was jailed from October of 2010 to July of this years. The 41 year old Stevens is now serving time for burglary, theft and being a persistent felony offender, and is now in the Kentucky State Reformatory at LaGrange.

Mercer Group To Search For City Manager

After much back and forth about how a new city manager would be found, the Danville City Commission voted this week to hire a search firm to find the candidate. Mercer Group, whom the commission has discussed using, will be paid 75 hundred dollars to recruit candidates for the post. Mercer will recommend as many as 15 candidates for the city commission to consider after Mercer reviews the resumes first. The vote for Mercer Group to do the search was three to two, with Mayor Bernie Hunstad and Commissioners Gail Louis and Ryan Montgomery voting yes, and Commissioners J.H. Atkins and Kevin Caudill voting no.

Garrard County Cattleman's Association Dinner Takes Place Thursday

The Garrard County Cattlemen’s Association invites any one interested in joining the Garrard County Cattlemen’s Association and Kentucky Cattlemen's Association to the annual dinner meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Jay Hettmanspeerger the dinner is open to anyone interested in membership.






Call the Garrard County Extension office for more information.

Chase Could Get Shock Probation

The former Madison Central High School secretary who's doing time for admitting to having a sexual relationship with a teenager could get shock probation. Lynda Chase has asked for the probation and the judge says she could be shock probated. Chase is in a wheelchair could have been in for three years for having sex with a 15 year old boy. Her attorney said she shouldn't have been in jail at all because of her handicap.

No Stinky Main Street

Last year, Danville's Main Street stunk. Really. It was because of the stinking fruit from the ginkgo trees along the street. But this year, there's a solution. The city is spraying the trees with a solution that suppresses the falling fruit that causes the foul odor. City workers are picking up any fallen fruit before it rots and smells. Local shop owners say going outside this year is far better than last year, since it doesn't stink.

Alcohol Could Be Sold in JC in December

There could be beer selling in Junction City before the holidays. After the city council approved the ordinances on Monday that allow packaged alcohol and alcohol by the drink in restaurants, the next step is for businesses to apply for retail alcohol sales as soon as the now passed ordinances are published in the local newspaper. But there are only two packaged liquor licenses, and those who want them will have to wait until the state advertises the licenses next week. Local control has to make sure the businesses applying can meet local standards, and then the state does what it does and awards the two licenses in a couple of months.

Salvation Army Is Seeking Holiday Kettle Bell Ringers

The Salvation Army is currently signing up volunteers to ring bells at their kettles and spread holiday cheer. Danah Long with the Salvation Army in Danville says they encourage creativity with their bell ringers.






The greatest need is for the Friday following Thanksgiving. Call 859-236-4473 for more information.