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Today's News

  • Eastridge-Phelps Pharmacy celebrates grand opening

    Eastridge-Phelps Pharmacy celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, July 29.

    The mission of Eastridge-Phelps Pharmacy is dedication to the highest quality pharmacy care and an unparalleled focus on service.

    Owners Jay Eastridge and Chad Phelps have a wide range of experience in pharmacy, and as a partnership, they can complement one another to better serve their friends in the Campbellsville area.

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  • Public record for Aug. 6

    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.

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    Roger G. Harris, 22, of Stonegate Drive in Burnside, driving on suspended/revoked operator's license, $178.

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  • McDermond awarded law enforcement scholarship

    John Rogers McDermond of Campbellsville has been awarded a Gerald F. Healy Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation scholarship.

    McDermond is a student at Campbellsville University. He was among 25 recipients of the $1,000 scholarships.

    McDermond is the son of Florence Police Department Capt. John McDermond.

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  • Circuit Court Action for Aug. 3

    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.

    On Taylor Circuit Court Judge Allan Bertram's May 29 Washington County docket:

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  • High school junior will win scholarship, photo shoot

    One Kentucky high school junior will win a $500 scholarship to use at a Kentucky college of his or her choice - and a photo shoot for the winner's school.

    All the junior has to do is tell about the biggest challenge high school students face in 200 words or less.

    The "Promote Your School" scholarship contest is sponsored by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. Photos from the winning school will be used in KHEAA books and other publications.

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  • CU hosts interview for GOODY'S

    Campbellsville University hosted interviews for GOODY'S, recently purchased by Stage Stores, which will re-open soon. Representatives were on hand to conduct interviews after attendees watched a short video, and said they expected between 200 and 250 candidates to apply.

     

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  • TRH names summer ambassador

    Leisha Holzknecht has been named the Taylor Regional Hospital Ambassador for summer 2009. Other nominees were Lisa Gaddie and Linda Gribbins.

    Holzknecht was nominated by a team member. The following was written about Holzknecht on her nomination forms.

    "Leisha has gone above and beyond on several occasions to help out in the department. She is pleasant to work with and is always good for a laugh. Leisha is an outstanding, self-motivated team member."

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  • Under Construction

    Work to widen a portion of KY 210 and KY 55 is about 45 percent complete.

    While work is progressing, the project, which will widen KY 210 to five lanes from U.S. 68 to KY 3183 and widen KY 55 to five lanes from KY 1625 to U.S. 68, has experienced some delays.

    "The specified completion date is still uncertain due to the initial utility delays that plagued the project," said Becky Judson, public information officer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Elizabethtown.

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  • Man’s appeal denied, months after prison release

    One of the two men who escaped from prison and shot at local police officers two decades ago has lost an appeal of his sentence, though he was released from prison more than three months ago.

    Ronnie Hudson, 50, filed a motion on his own behalf in May 2008 asking that his 25-year prison sentence be voided. Senior Status Circuit Court Judge Doughlas M. George denied that motion.

    In August 2008, Hudson appealed George's ruling to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. In an opinion issued last week, the Court of Appeals denied the request, even though Hudson is no longer in prison.

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  • Why advertise in a newspaper?

    Some people say newspapers are going the way of the dinosaurs. They're outdated, old and not the way most people get their news these days.

    Of course, I'm a little biased on this subject, but I have to argue that these people are woefully misinformed.

    Yes, we do hear about the "big" news on television, radio and the internet before we read it in the paper. However, TV and radio tidbits - or even the internet - can't match the in-depth coverage with a different twist that you'll get from a hometown newspaper.

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