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Today's News

  • Richerson earns Head Start scholarship

    Former Taylor County Head Start student Steven Richerson was recently awarded the Lake Cumberland Head Start Program's "Kentucky Head Start Memorial Scholarship Award."

    Richerson was also chosen for this award at the state level.

    This presentation took place in April at the Kentucky Head Start Association Spring Conference at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville.

    Richerson is the son of Glen and Linda Richerson of Campbellsville.

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  • Voters head to polls tomorrow

    With the Democratic presidential primary already drawing plenty of voter attention, a local option election in Campbellsville is likely to draw even more voters to the polls tomorrow.

    Secretary of State Trey Grayson predicts a 25 percent voter turnout for Kentucky, but Taylor County Clerk Mark Carney said Taylor County will likely top that.

    "I think we will be better than the state, but I'm not going to predict a turnout. I'm going to promote, not predict."

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  • Taylor County Bank supports RHS walking track project

    Taylor County Bank recently presented Taylor Regional Hospital with a $1,000 check in support of its walking track project. Pictured, left to right, are Kenny Bennett, Jane Wheatley, Jan Wade, Bill Chandler, Jim Miller and Henry Lee.

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  • Teens get 'real life' drunken driving experience

    Neila Schuhmann

    Social Writer

    This is not your mother's driver's ed class.

    The latest effort in convincing teens about the dangers of drunken driving is with the use of fatal vision goggles and a small motorized car - similar to a golf cart.

    "When you're dealing with young people, it's as many different ways as you can to get the message across," said Mike Thomas, driver's education teacher at Taylor County High School.

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  • TRH names Clinical Services Person of the Year

    Taylor Regional Hospital recently recognized Clinical Services Team Member of the Year nominees and the winner was honored.

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  • It's time to perform your civic duty

    Tomorrow is Kentucky's Primary Election. And it's up to us to see that those who we believe will do the best job get the most votes.

    Of course, without many local races, officials don't expect a large turnout. However, County Clerk Mark Carney said he believes we'll have a better turnout locally than the state as a whole.

    Apathy certainly won't get us where we need to be.

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  • England joins Veanna's Salon

    Veronica England, cosmetologist, recently joined the staff of Veanna's Salon, 210 Nancy Cox Drive.

    England is a graduate of Lindsey Institute of Campbellsville.

    She specializes in family cuts, colors, perms, waxes, make-up application, facials, hair extensions and up-dos.

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  • Man charged with DUI

    A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with DUI.

    Stephen Lee Hines, 24, of 205 Fairview Drive was arrested Sunday, May 11 at 1:53 a.m.

    According to Hines' arrest citation, Hines' blood alcohol level was .204, higher than the legal limit of .08.

    The citation states that Hines smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and slow response time.

    In a search of his vehicle, officers found a plastic bag of marijuana.

    Hines was charged with DUI, his third offense, possession of marijuana and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.

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  • Water safety display contest begins

    The Corps of Engineers at Green River Lake has a new water safety display that was built to make visitors think about water safety. The display is more than 18 feet tall.

    The Corps of Engineers is having a contest to name the display, a name that should raise water safety awareness.

    Those at Green River Lake care about the safety of those who visit and are continually looking for ways to bring water safety awareness.

    Some facts about water safety:

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  • Three seek Republican Primary nod

    Three Republicans will seek their party's nod in the state representative's race next Tuesday.

    John "Bam" Carney, Russell Montgomery and Asa James Swan and will compete in the 51st District state representative's race. The 51st District encompasses Taylor and Adair counties.

    The winner of the Republican primary will face lone Democratic candidate Doug Mullins in November.

    Current State Rep. Russ Mobley, R-Campbellsville, will not seek re-election.

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