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  • April 15 is tax deadline

    There are 12 days left until the April 15 deadline to file federal and state income tax returns. For those who haven't filed yet, local tax preparers have some advice.

    Maurice Dix, CPA and PSC, said those who need more time can file for an automatic extension through the IRS. April 15 is also the deadline to file for an extension.

    Though an extension will allow six more months to file, Dix said it is not an extension of time to pay if one owes money to the IRS.

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  • City to review alcohol ordinance

    Plans are in the works to begin selling alcohol at Campbellsville Country Club.

    And Campbellsville City Council members are expected to take the first step to making that a reality tonight.

    In January, voters in the New North precinct were asked to vote “Yes” or “No” to the question, “Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink at Campbellsville Country Club in the New North precinct of Taylor County, Ky.?”

    Voters approved the measure by a 60 to 40 percent margin.

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  • Tech center makes students job ready

    High school students wanting to get a head start on preparing for a career in technology, manufacturing, industry or health sciences might benefit from enrolling at Green County Area Technology Center.

    Principal Linda Floyd said the goal of the center is to ensure students are college and career ready, and the center has recently tailored some of the programs to make students more attractive to local industry.

    At the request of Murakami Manufacturing, a pilot program for industrial maintenance is now offered.

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  • Several pass test, qualify for PVA appointment

    No one has been appointed to the post just yet, but several want the job and have passed the first step to getting it.

    After spending nearly three decades in office, Taylor County PVA Julie Shields retired last month.

    Shields was last elected in November 2010. Her current term ends in December 2014.

    Since Shields retired before her term expired, Gov. Steve Beshear must appoint someone to complete her term.

    Those wanting a chance at that appointment had to pass the state’s PVA exam, which was given March 22.

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  • Legislators say session was a success

     

    They did what their constituents wanted, so they say they believe that makes this year a success.

    This year’s 30-day legislative session ended last Tuesday, and lawmakers took nearly every minute they could to reach agreements on bills. Gov. Steve Beshear has already signed many of the more than 100 bills legislators passed, meaning they will become law in July.

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  • Shelter compromise still possible

    A compromise could be in the works to keep the county’s animal shelter an adoption facility after all.

    Magistrates agreed on Monday night to have one of its committees meet with some representatives from the Taylor County SPCA to discuss keeping the animal shelter operating as an adoption facility.

    Magistrates voted in February to no longer adopt animals at the shelter, effective April 17. The shelter is to become a holding facility that day, and shelter staff members will transport animals to Adair County for care at $44 per animal.

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  • Resident accused of sodomizing child

     

    A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with sodomizing a child.

    According to a Taylor County Sheriff’s Office report, James Loy, 24, of 340 Ebenezer Road, was arrested yesterday morning at about 6:15 and charged with first-degree sodomy of a victim younger than 12 and first-degree sexual abuse of a victim younger than 12.

    The report states that an investigation into the allegations began on Tuesday and resulted in the arrest. Loy allegedly committed the crimes in January.

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  • Study says county residents are healthier

     

    Taylor Countians seem a bit healthier today than in the past.

    However, an annual study that ranks counties has revealed that more Taylor County residents are uninsured now than in the past.

    According to a Cabinet for Health and Family Services news release, Oldham County is the healthiest county in Kentucky for the second year in a row.

    The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its fourth annual county health rankings last week.

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  • St. Baldrick's raises more than $50,000

     

    They shed their locks to raise money and keep the memory of those who have lost their lives to cancer alive.

    Taylor County’s annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser was Saturday.

    Organizer Donna Wise said more than $50,000 was raised, when including money collected from pledges on Saturday, a Color to Conquer 5k run and walk two weekends ago, along with several auctions.

    In six years, the Taylor County community has raised nearly $280,000 to fight pediatric cancer.

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  • Magistrates discuss purchasing land

    Magistrates took no action after discussing buying land for about 45 minutes last Thursday morning.

    Taylor County Fiscal Court called a special meeting for the morning, with the only item on the agenda being a closed session to discuss a potential land purchase.

    Discussion of a purchase or sale of land is allowed in closed session, according to Kentucky's open meetings and records laws, when publicity about it could affect the value of the property.

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