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B – Battery Honored Fellow Fallen Soldier
Sgt. Ryan Jay Montgomery, 22, of Greensburg, Ky (Green County) was killed on Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Iraq when his up-armored HMMWV encountered an improvised explosive device while returning from a convoy escort mission near Baghdad. At the time of his death, Montgomery was assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, based in Campbellsville, Ky. His unit mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom in November and deployed to Southwest Asia in January 2005. Montgomery graduated from Green County High School and joined the military in September 2000 during his senior year of high school.
Fraud charges announced for local workers accused of stealing medication
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office announced that criminal investigations into alleged Medicaid fraud has resulted in fraud charges against multiple individuals throughout the state, including three people in Vanderburgh County and one in Warrick County. According to a release, Amy Nicole Mullins, 36, of Rockport, is charged with failure to make, […]
Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision on Kentucky Highway 70 West in Muhlenberg County
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that killed a Bremen man on a Central City highway. At approximately 2:51 p.m. Tuesday, KSP Post 2 was contacted by the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a two-vehicle fatal collision on Kentucky Highway 70 west near Central City.
Sunday Seminar at Mahr Park (July)
Join Mahr Park on Sunday, July 28th at Event Barn A for the buzz on bees!. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmCost:FreeEvent Categories:Agritourism, Educational SeminarsWebsite:https://www.facebook.com/events/257911153951870/. VENUE. Mahr Park Arboretum55 Mahr Park Dr. Madisonville, KY United States + Google MapPhone(270) 584-9017.
A few natural fireworks for Independence Day
It definitely felt like early July across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as we rapidly approach Independence Day and the long holiday weekends for many folks. Some early cloudiness gave way to some sunshine which really allowed afternoon highs to heat up as expected. Most locations topped out in the upper 80s and low 90s and with higher dewpoints our “feel-like” temperatures were close to 100 degrees in a few locations. A frontal boundary is off to our northwest and this will be our main player relative to our weather heading into the 4th of July.
'Safer Kentucky Act' goes into effect July 15; potential impact still being debated
Among the legislation approved during this year's Kentucky General Assembly, many official agree the most significant and longest-lasting may be House Bill 5, termed the "Safer Kentucky Act" by those who proposed it. While officials on all sides of the issue agree that the legislation will have a significant impact,...
Rural Routes: Composting on the Farm
Content provided by Barren County Cooperative Extension Service and sponsored by Southern States in Glasgow. Despite adequate care and management, animal mortalities occasionally occur on farms. When they do, Kentucky livestock producers have few options to safely dispose of the carcass. On-farm composting is a low-cost, effective way to dispose of dead animals without contaminating waterways or causing a smelly nuisance. Dr. Steve Higgins, Extension Specialist others these ideas for producers.
Leadership West Kentucky recognizes program’s graduating class
Twenty-nine western Kentuckians graduated from the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance’s (WKRCA) second class of the Leadership West Kentucky program in late June. The regional program serves to help participants develop their leadership skills, educate them on regional issues and raise awareness of what counties in the region are known for.
Hanson Nature Center Grand Opening, July 13
The Winnebago County Conservation Board and the Friends of Winnebago County Conservation have scheduled a Grand Opening for the new Hanson Nature Center. It will be held Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Center, located at 41600 Hwy. 69, Leland. The event will also serve as a retirement party for Winnebago County Conservation Board Director Robert Schwartz, who will be retiring on July 31.
U.S. 41 ramp to Parkway in Mannington to close Monday
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close the U.S. 41 ramp to northbound Pennyrile Parkway at Mannington beginning Monday. According to a news release, the closure is anticipated to last for around 60 days as work is conducted to rehabilitate the ramp to interstate standards as part of the ongoing process to convert the Pennyrile Parkway to Interstate 169.
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