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EDDYVILLE — Since 1992, Venture River Water Park has been providing families with summer fun. Now entering its 31st season, a new generation of water park managers is coming up. Megan Blackburn is the hospitality manager at Venture River, a park that was built by her grandfather.

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer the 2024 Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day July 23 at the college’s Research and Education Center farm in Princeton. Throughout the event, UK Martin-Gatton CAFE specialists and researchers will offer timely, research-based information and interactive...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 25, 2024) – Union County EMA will be installing the flood gates on Kentucky 923 (Old Providence Road) in Sturgis on Thursday, June 27 as a part of a routine annual inspection, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway at the flood wall. According to the...

Shawn Gregory Colman, 61, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 11:30 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Marion, Kentucky. Shawn was born on February 1, 1963, in Centralia, Illinois the son of John and Carolyn (Fogler) Colman. A proud graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Shawn’s education laid the groundwork for what would become a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication. Shawn married Christina Feldhake on September 10, 2004, in Louisville, Illinois and they shared 20 years of marriage. He took to the highways as an over-the-road truck driver for Ed Lewis Trucking, based in his hometown of Louisville, Illinois.

I wanted to know what was going on in town, so I called Providence City Hall and asked for the head guy. I got transferred to the mayor, who picked up the phone. But it wasn’t Brett Smiley. ...

Marlene B. Coursey, 91, passed away peacefully on June 23, at her home in Fredonia, KY. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 26, at First Baptist Church Fredonia from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial service for Marlene B. Coursey will be Thursday, June 27, at First Baptist Church Fredonia at 11 a.m. with Bro. Pressley Lamb officiating.

Scott Robert Ohnstad, 61, of Eddyville, passed away. There will be a private celebration of life to be held at a later date. King’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Roosevelt Smalls, 88, of Princeton, passed away on June 20, at Princeton Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 5, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday, July 5, at Morgan’s Funeral Home.

Ricky L. Andrews, 71, of Diamond, KY passed away on Friday June 21, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Ricky was born on Aug. 7, 1952, in Providence, KY, the son of the late Mr. Wilson Dowe Andrews and Mrs. Madalyn Paris Andrews. He is preceded in death by his two brothers-in-law, Jamie Pendergraff and Johnnie Robinson.

Shawn Gregory Colman, 61, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 11:30 pm Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Marion, Kentucky. Shawn was born on February 1, 1963, in Centralia, Illinois the son of John and Carolyn (Fogler) Colman. A proud graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Shawn's education laid the groundwork for what would become a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication. Shawn married Christina Feldhake on September 10, 2004, in Louisville, Illinois and they shared 20 years of marriage. He took to the highways as an over-the-road truck driver for Ed Lewis Trucking, based in his hometown of Louisville, Illinois. Shawn's love for the outdoors was not confined to his work. He was an avid outdoorsman who cherished the thrill of deer bow hunting, a pursuit that allowed him to immerse himself in the serenity of nature. This enthusiasm for adventure extended to his passion for motorcycles, where he experienced the joy of the journey, the wind against his face, and the bond of camaraderie with fellow riders. His sense of community and patriotism was evident through his involvement with the American Legion Riders of Flora/Salem, where he rode in solidarity with veterans and their supporters. Shawn also took pride in his heritage and commitment to service as a member of the Son's of the American Legion in the Flora Post # 14. These associations were a testament to his unwavering respect for those who served and the values that define the American spirit.

EDDYVILLE, Ky. — Since 1992, Venture River Water Park has provided families with summer fun, and now entering its 31st season, a new generation of water park managers is coming up. Megan Blackburn is the hospitality manager at Venture River, a park that was built by her grandfather. “We...

HARRISBURG – The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has released information into their attempt to serve an out of state warrant on a man in the Carrier Mills area this week. According to information from the Sheriff’s Office at Saline County Facebook page, when the sheriff’s office attempted to serve the warrant Wednesday, the man fled on foot and was not able to be found.

Roasted Salemtown, the restaurant that was the site of a deadly Easter shooting, is delaying its grand opening.

It is one of the top plays of the summer basketball season. In this Max’s Moment, Lyon County’s Trinity Taylor stays with it to get the steal and then finishes with the nice spin move at the basket. Take a look.

A Private Celebration of Life for 61 year old Scott Robert Ohnstad of Eddyville will be held at a later date. King’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Whitney, Shelby, Ian, Ella, Owen, Zoey and Alanna. He was born in St. Paul Minnesota on April 25, 1963.