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Spring-cleaning often extends to the outdoors when the weather warms up, but before burning that pile of brush, local officials say there are some facts to keep in mind.

"We ask that citizens comply with local and state laws regarding outdoor burning, and use common sense when doing so," Campbellsville Fire & Rescue Chief Kyle Smith said. "Burning should not take place on windy days or during dry conditions."

City and EMS officials have denied they are responsible for a local woman’s death, as her husband’s attorney has alleged.

Lebanon attorney Jim Avritt Jr. filed a complaint on behalf of Thomas Ray Shirrell in Taylor Circuit Court on Dec. 29, 2011. City of Campbellsville and the emergency medical service, formerly known as Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue, are listed as the defendants. The entity is now Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS.

A fire at Frank Hansford’s home on Tuesday afternoon caused significant damage to the home, and also damaged two motorcycles in the home’s garage.

According to a Campbellsville Fire & Rescue report, Chief Kyle Smith states that Campbellsville/Taylor County E-911 received a call at 12:23 p.m. Tuesday reporting a fire at 907 Lebanon Ave.

Upon arrival, Smith’s report states that smoke was visible from the garage and attic area of the home.

An Elk Horn man has said there is enough evidence to convict him of sexually abusing two young children. However, the man won't spend any time in prison for his crimes.

In October 2012, Gary Wayne Begley, 53, of 3980 Raikes Hill Road, was indicted by a Taylor County grand jury.

He was charged in two separate indictments with first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree sexual abuse of a child younger than 12, along with criminal attempt to commit first-degree sodomy of a child younger than 12.