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  • 150 years later: Remembering the Battle of Tebbs Bend

    They came to remember and honor the past.

    In period dress, the re-enactors file in for flag ceremonies and noted Civil War historians speak about the importance of what happened there.

    About 200 people gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Tebbs Bend at the Green River Bridge.

    The battle was July 4, 1863, and a large confederate ceremony on Tebbs Bend Road features markers erected in tribute to those who died in the battle.

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  • Hair loss specialist available for Campbellsville residents

     

    Didi Marie of Louisville recently attended a hair loss certification class in Atlanta, Ga. Marie is a certified hair loss specialist, which allows her to work with dermatologists and oncologists.

    As such, Marie is available for referrals to help Campbellsville residents.

    Marie was encouraged to participate in the Look Good, Feel Better class through the American Cancer Society to help women who are suffering hair loss as they undergo chemotherapy.

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  • Young joins Transforming Edgez

     

     

    Beth Young has joined the team at Transforming Edgez Salon. She is a master cosmetologist and former salon owner of Forever Young Salon & Spa.

    She specializes in dimensional coloring and highlighting, modern cuts, event hair and makeup and body waxing.

    Walk-ins are welcome at 138 Campbellsville Bypass, Suite 3. For an appointment, call 465-1472.

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  • Holtzclaw is massage therapist in Lebanon

     

     

    Margie Livers Holtzclaw of Campbellsville has joined the staff at Massage on Main in Lebanon.

    Holtzclaw graduated from Massage Therapeutics in Louisville in April. She specializes in relaxation, deep tissue, sports massage, orthopedic work, injury work, carpel tunnel, frozen shoulder, patella tendonitis, sciatica and scoliosis, strains and sprains. She is also certified in Kinesio taping.

    Call (270) 401-4311 for an appointment.

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  • Prostitution sentencing complete

     

    The Campbellsville woman who participated in a prostitution ring has received probation for her crimes, but will have to serve 180 days in jail first.

    Kimberly Campbell, 21, of 1669 Gaddis Ridge Road, was indicted by a Taylor County grand jury last year, along with Adulfo De Aquino-Cancino, 28.

    Campbell was charged with two counts of promoting the sale of a minor.

    De Aquino-Cancino was charged with two counts of selling of a minor and first-degree unlawful transaction with two minors, one of which was under 16.

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  • Feeding program helps local children

     

    He wanted carrots but got celery instead. Luckily, someone sitting nearby likes celery and is willing to switch.

    The goal is to make sure children get to eat lunch during the summer. They also hope the children will stick around to read and not lose reading skills learned during the last school year.

    Taylor County Public Library is hosting its first summer feeding program this year to go along with its annual summer reading program.

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  • Wise to appear on TV show 'Snapped' this Sunday

    The story of how a Campbellsville woman was convicted of killing her husband will be featured on national television Sunday night.

    Kathleen Wise, 62, who admitted to killing her husband with an overdose of liquid morphine, will be featured on an episode of "Snapped," which airs on the Oxygen network. The show will air at 9 p.m. and repeat throughout the week.

    Wise, formerly of 4203 Bengal Road, is serving life in prison at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women after a jury found her guilty during a one-day trial last July.

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  • Tornadoes bring back memories of 1974 storm

     

    The TV was on and the Parker family listened to reports of devastation from tornadoes in Louisville and Brandenburg on the radio as they ate a modest supper of pinto beans, cornbread and fried potatoes at their farmhouse in Elk Horn on April 3, 1974.

    There were no tornado warnings in effect for the area, so the Parkers had no idea that a tornado was headed their way, and that in just a few minutes, they would leave their house for the last time.

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  • Local charges dismissed, Bolter faces federal child pornography charges

     

    A former Campbellsville man has had a local charge against him dismissed, but now faces federal child pornography charges instead.

    The man was charged in January with more than 2,000 crimes after nearly the same amount of images depicting children in sexual situations were found on his computer.

    Brian Pickard, a detective with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, arrested Michael William Bolter, 42, on Jan. 29. He has been lodged at the Taylor County Detention Center since.

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  • Farmers can help soil quality

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment this year.

    Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forestland owners interested in CSP should submit applications by June 14 to their local NRCS office to ensure they are considered for this year's funding.

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