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  • Riggs indicted for Harris' murder

     

    A grand jury has indicted Richard Riggs and accused him of shooting and killing Orvey Carl Harris last month.

    Riggs, 57, of 3150 Maple Road in Campbellsville, was arrested last month and charged with murdering Harris, 60, of 10331 Saloma Road in Campbellsville.

    Riggs now awaits his upcoming court appearances in a cell at the Taylor County Detention Center, held on a $500,000 cash bond.

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  • Safety key for motorcycles, teen drivers

    As temperatures increase, officials say so does the likelihood of drivers seeing motorcycles share the roadway with them.

    With May being recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, local officials and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety say there are many ways to keep both drivers and motorcycle riders safe this summer.

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  • Donors needed for upcoming blood drives

    Though the supply is steady right now, the Red Cross encourages people to donate blood during the upcoming summer months, when donations typically decline.

    And Taylor Countians have several upcoming chances to help.

    Katy Maloy, program manager for communications at the American Red Cross office in Louisville, says a patient in the United States needs blood every two seconds.

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  • Crusade for Children drive kicks off Friday

     

    Campbellsville and Taylor County Fire & Rescue personnel will collect donations for the annual Crusade for Children drive on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

    Firefighters will be at various intersections throughout Campbellsville to collect.

    Personnel will also go door-to-door on Sunday asking for donations.

    In addition to those fundraisers, donations can also be made by visiting the fire station or given to any Campbellsville or Taylor County firefighter.

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  • Memorial Day ceremony set for 2 p.m. Monday

    Taylor County residents will gather Monday to remember those who have served their country as soldiers.

    The community's annual Memorial Day service will begin at 2 p.m. at the Taylor County War Memorial, at the Taylor County Courthouse Square.

    Scheduled to attend are Taylor County Judge/Executive Eddie Rogers, Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young, State Rep. John "Bam" Carney, R-Campbellsville, and others. Bill Perkins will be master of ceremonies.

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  • Action from Taylor County Board of Education meeting on May 14

       • The Board approved the district’s tentative budget for 2013-2014. Marcie Close, financial officer, said total revenue is $21.1 million, a decrease of 4 percent from the current year.

    The beginning balance going into next year is expected to be about $3.1 million.

    The final budget will be approved in September.

    Because of changes in legislation, the average daily attendance money the district receives will be cut once again. 

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  • Action from the Taylor County Fiscal Court meeting on May 14

     • Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton said his office is researching participating in Project Lifesavers, which would give tracking bracelets to those who need them, such as those who are autistic or have Alzheimer’s. 

    He said he is researching a grant to help fund the program.

    • City officials recently donated a Humvee to the sheriff’s office, Newton said, after they saw they didn’t need it. 

    Magistrates agreed to declare four sheriff’s office vehicles as surplus and advertise for sealed bids.

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  • City receives grant for safety equipment

     

     “We use every opportunity to make our city safer,” Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young said.

    Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services recently awarded the City of Campbellsville a $5,815.65 grant.

    The grant will be used to purchase safety gear for employees.

    Young said, in these uncertain times, grants such as this one are a practical way to make the city’s budget go further, as well as provide products that will enhance public safety.

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  • Teen reported missing, found safe

     

    A local teen was found safe after he was missing for about 10 hours on Monday.

    Campbellsville Police Chief Tim Hazlette said Donald Powers, 16, was reported missing at about 6 p.m.

    However, according to Hazlette, the department is not completely sure what time Powers went missing because he was last seen outside his home on Elm Street in West Campbellsville several hours earlier.

    "Best we could tell, he might have went missing sometime around noon," Hazlette said.

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  • Emergency personnel recognized during EMS week

    At first, they might do it for an adrenaline rush. But officials say EMS workers stick with the job because it lets them help people.

    This week, communities recognize their EMS workers as part of National Emergency Medical Services Week.

    Taylor County is home to many EMS personnel who put themselves in harm’s way to help others on what could likely be the worst day of their lives. Local officials say working in the EMS field isn't for everyone, and those who do it don't take the job to make money.

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