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Today's News

  • Getting older...and wiser?

     

    It’s about that time of year again, where students don black, red or purple gowns and cardboard hats and walk across a stage. Graduation is upon us, followed by the dog days of summer.

    This time of year is always full of excitement and a bit of apprehension. Students might not know what is ahead of them and could be a bit scared of the real world. This time of year always makes me nostalgic.

  • Public Record for May 2

    It is the policy of the Central Kentucky News-Journal to publish public records as they are reported by various agencies. Names appearing in "On the Record" are published without exception, to preserve the fairness and impartiality of the CKNJ and as a news service to our readers.

    Traffic

    • Albert Tae Kim, failure to wear seat belts, no new violations, defendant stipulated probable cause, dismissed.

  • Circuit Court Action for May 2

    It is the policy of the Central Kentucky News-Journal to publish public records as they are reported by various agencies. Names appearing in "Circuit Court Action" are published without exception, to preserve the fairness and impartiality of the CKNJ and as a news service to our readers.

    Taylor Circuit Court Judge Dan Kelly's April 22 docket:

  • Fire damages Old Lebanon Road home

    A home on Old Lebanon Road was damaged by fire on Sunday night.

    Taylor County Fire & Rescue personnel responded to a report of a fire at 9325 Old Lebanon Road at about 10 p.m.

    According to a Taylor County Fire & Rescue report, firefighters found a garage at the home, owned by Robert Rogers, fully involved in fire.

    The fire was contained to the garage, the report states, and a vehicle parked inside.

    The cause of the fire hasn't yet been determined.

  • One injured in KY 55 crash

    A Columbia woman was injured after her vehicle overturned on KY 55 on Tuesday morning.

    According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office report, Jamie Flatt, 20, was driving a 1998 Ford Escort south on KY 55 at 4:15 a.m. when she swerved to miss striking a deer in the roadway. Flatt ran off the roadway and overturned.

    She was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment and later taken to University of Louisville Hospital. At press time, she was listed in stable condition.

    Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Rodney Cox investigated.

  • Food Inspections for May 2

    The following businesses were inspected by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department using the scale below.

    • 85 to 100, pass inspection.

    • 70 to 84, business must be reinspected within 30 days.

    • Less than 70, a suspension of permit notice is sent to owner; if owner doesn't reply within 10 days, the permit will be revoked and the business will be closed.

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  • CU to have largest graduation ceremony ever

     

    Samantha Stevenson

    Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville University will have graduation ceremonies for its largest class of students on Friday and Saturday.

    Including the December graduates, the 2012-2013 class totals a record 647 students.

    Graduate students will receive their diplomas at 7 p.m. Friday in Ransdell Chapel with 170 students receiving degrees.

  • 'Taking Back' Drugs

     

    Campbellsville/Taylor County Anti-Drug Coalition partnered with local law enforcement and others to give residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired medications.

    According to Karen Hayes, coalition co-chair, 1,400 medications weighing 226 pounds were collected.

    Those who were unable to attend Saturday's drop off can bring unwanted medication, with the exception of injectibles and syringes, to a collection box in Campbellsville Police Department lobby.

  • Soil Stewardship Week continues through May 5

     

    Soil Stewardship Week began on Sunday and will continue through this coming Sunday.

    The observance of Soil Stewardship week has been around for 60 years and it is one of the world's largest conservation-related observances.

  • School Menus for May 6-10

    Campbellsville Independent

    May 6-10

    Monday - Scrambled eggs, sausage, baked apples, biscuits, gravy, orange and milk.

    Tuesday - Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, green beans, smoothie and milk.

    Wednesday - Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad with romaine lettuce, tomato slices, garlic bread, fruit cocktail, banana and milk.

    Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, broccoli with dip, corn, applesauce, Bug Bite cookies and milk.

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