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Letter to the Editor: A goal without a plan is just a wish
Dear Editor, “A goal without a plan is just a wish” is attributed to Antoine de Saint-Exupery in his 1940’s book ‘The Little Prince.’ Until the elected officials put forth a creditable plan to replace President Joe Biden with a new candidate, it appears that the campaign is headed into a chaotic situation. This strategy […] The post Letter to the Editor: A goal without a plan is just a wish appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Unoccupied sheriff’s car rolls into Tina’s Hair Design
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle that was parked and unoccupied rolled away from the Sheriff’s Office parking lot on July 15. The vehicle traveled over the hill, across Main Street, and struck the building of Tina’s Hair Design. No one was injured, but the building sustained significant structural damage. The Stanford Police Department is […] The post Unoccupied sheriff’s car rolls into Tina’s Hair Design appeared first on The Interior Journal.
School board approves more employee incentives
In an ongoing effort to attract and retain quality staff across the school district, school board members approved new incentives during last week’s meeting. For the last four years, the Lincoln County School District has given raises to both certified and qualified staff to help make wages more competitive and comparable to surrounding areas. Last […] The post School board approves more employee incentives appeared first on The Interior Journal.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month
Chances are you’ve heard of breast, lung, or skin cancer. For the more than 17,000 Americans who develop sarcoma every year, the first time they hear of this rare cancer will be when they are diagnosed. This understudied, underfunded cancer can develop anywhere in the body. While just one percent of adult cancers are sarcoma, […] The post July is Sarcoma Awareness Month appeared first on The Interior Journal.
‘Cram the cruiser’ initiative aims to feed Lincoln County students
Some Lincoln County students don’t have enough food at home when they leave school for the weekend and that’s where the Family Resource Youth Services Center (FRYSC) tries to fill the gap. Typically the food is gathered from some local churches and through grant funding but this year FRYSC is partnering with the Stanford Police […] The post ‘Cram the cruiser’ initiative aims to feed Lincoln County students appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln residents invited to participate in heart study
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes are often preventable, but Kentucky has the nation’s ninth-highest rate of heart disease and the fifth-highest rate of diabetes. Plus, many Kentuckians have pre-diabetes but don’t know it. A team at the University of Kentucky (UK) is leading a health study called “Heart of the Family” to help people […] The post Lincoln residents invited to participate in heart study appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln County Sheriff seeking information about camper fire July 24
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a camper fire that occurred on July 24 in Stanford on Pettus court. The Sheriff is asking that if people have any information to contact Det. Sgt Michael J Mullins at 606-365-2696 or crimetips@lincolnky.com. The post Lincoln County Sheriff seeking information about camper fire July 24 appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Whooping cough on rise in Kentucky, health officials say
State public health officials issued an alert to Kentuckians on Wednesday, saying that pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” is increasing across the state, with 130 cases reported, so far this year. According to current case numbers from the state Department for Public Health, Kentucky is seeing an elevated rate of infection not seen here […] The post Whooping cough on rise in Kentucky, health officials say appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK
Dennious Jackson might be a 6-5, 335-pound junior college defensive lineman now headed to the University of Kentucky to play but he didn’t grow up dreaming of being a college football player. He admits he was more about academics in large part because his mother always put a book in his hands. “I was reading […] The post Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms
Reports of repeated gunshots on Lancaster Street and other areas of town have prompted the city of Stanford to pass a new ordinance restricting the unlawful discharge of firearms within city limits. The issue was brought to the Stanford City Council’s attention by citizen Jane Vanhook during the council’s June meeting. “I really didn’t want […] The post Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Vehicle inspections cost increasing
Starting July 15, the cost for vehicle inspections in Lincoln County is increasing to $15 for inspections completed at the Sheriff’s Office. For inspections performed at a residence or other location, there is a trip fee of $20 and inspection fee of $15 for each vehicle. These are inspections of vehicles bought out of state […] The post Vehicle inspections cost increasing appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (EMFLH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. Paulette Henriksen, a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit at EMFLH, was one of many nurses nominated for the DAISY Award. A resident of Mercer County, Paulette has been caring for patients at EMFLH for […] The post Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service appeared first on The Interior Journal.
How to keep your family safe in pools, lakes, streams and oceans
By Sherri Hannan Safe Kids Fayette County Ask any child about the best part of summer, and chances are many will say it’s going to the pool or beach. And even though parents are aware of the risk of drowning, it remains the number one cause of death in children ages 1-4, as well […] The post How to keep your family safe in pools, lakes, streams and oceans appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Gov. Beshear asks DEA to ease restrictions on marijuana
Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana. The move would reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. […] The post Gov. Beshear asks DEA to ease restrictions on marijuana appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Butler already challenging teammates on defense
LaMont Butler was a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year so it was no surprise when Kentucky teammate Otega Oweh said the toughest team to score against in summer practices has been Butler. Butler could be one of the best defensive guards in the country. He averaged 1.4 steals per game in 131 […] The post Butler already challenging teammates on defense appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Stanford hosts annual reading of the Declaration of Independence
As is tradition, many took to the Lincoln County Courthouse steps Thursday, July 4, to listen to the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. Lincoln County PVA Mary Adams welcomed everyone to the event before the Stanford Police Department and Stanford Fire Department raised the American Flag. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by […] The post Stanford hosts annual reading of the Declaration of Independence appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln Schools COO Darren Yaden announces retirement
Lincoln County Schools Chief Operations Officer Darren Yaden has formally announced his retirement from the district, effective June 30. Yaden has been an integral part of the school district for the past 30 years. “I have really enjoyed my time with the district,” said Yaden. “I had the opportunity to experience many different aspects of […] The post Lincoln Schools COO Darren Yaden announces retirement appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Irvine rail yard to become tourist attraction
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern For Chris Campbell, Estill County is where almost everyone has a connection to the rail lines that run by the “twin cities” of Irvine and Ravenna, the latter founded by a railroad in the early 20th century. Campbell, while not an Estill County native, is a train enthusiast and president […] The post Irvine rail yard to become tourist attraction appeared first on The Interior Journal.
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