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Summer food service program continues providing for youth
While school is no longer in session and kids enjoy summer’s splendors, Clark County Public Schools continue to stay actively involved. The summer food service program allows employees and others to continue providing for youth, who receive the resources they need for a successful day. “The summer food service program is a community service opportunity […] The post Summer food service program continues providing for youth appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Central KY Day of Valor supports and thanks veterans
While showing gratitude, Friday, June 28, also marked a day to provide resources and information. The Central KY Day of Valor occurred from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the auxiliary gym of George Rogers Clark High School. “It’s an important day in our community, and not just in our community, but we have guests […] The post Central KY Day of Valor supports and thanks veterans appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Shooting death at gun store in Carroll County appears accidental
A Kentucky man was shot and killed Saturday night at a gun store in Carroll County. The shooting appears to be accidental, according to the Kentucky State Police. KSP Post 5 supervisors said they were contacted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday night at 8:30, reporting that a shooting had taken place at […] The post Shooting death at gun store in Carroll County appears accidental appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot
When I think about my childhood, it’s hard not to think about my time in school. I have no idea how I survived it. Somehow, I managed to survive the speeding dodge balls that were whirled at my head as well as the countless social interactions that I tried to avoid but could not. Back […] The post Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Dillingham excited to join Timberwolves
Often a top 10 draft pick will be on a rebuilding team that could be years away from contending for a championship. Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham went eighth in the recent NBA draft but he went to Minnesota — the team that lost to Dallas in the Western Conference Finals this season. Minnesota traded […] The post Dillingham excited to join Timberwolves appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks at Old State Capitol
The front steps of the Old State Capitol, on West Broadway in downtown Frankfort, was the site of an event to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kentucky State Parks System. The Old State Capitol, which now serves as a museum, played a significant role as a backdrop in establishing the Kentucky State Parks […] The post Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks at Old State Capitol appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Clark County Detention Center installing new HVAC units
Recently, the county was informed about the lack of air conditioning at the Clark County Detention Center. According to a press release from the Clark County Detention Center, Jailer Frank Doyle and members of the Clark County Fiscal Court have been diligently working for over one year to address the matter. This process officially began […] The post Clark County Detention Center installing new HVAC units appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Clark County Fair continues with carnival, motorsports
At the Clark County Fair Grounds at 4980 Ironworks Road, a festive atmosphere continued within the lively environment last week. The annual Clark County Fair & Horse Show offered many opportunities that others could explore. As could be expected, attendees were able to enjoy a multitude of rides available. Among them were Pirates Revenge, The […] The post Clark County Fair continues with carnival, motorsports appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d
A US Navy sailor from Kentucky, who died during the Pearl Harbor attack and whose remains went unidentified for decades, will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, next month. According to the Navy, Seaman 2nd Class Joseph Morris Robertson, who was born in Paragould, Arkansas, and native to Covington, Ky., died […] The post Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d appeared first on Winchester Sun.
UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedule
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has his first roster intact and is busy finalizing a schedule for next season and beyond. Pope said earlier this week that he’s “really close” to completing his first schedule at Kentucky. “I think we’re just waiting on some contracts,” he said. “Scheduling is complicated. It is like, it never ceases […] The post UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedule appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses
Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis business license, and medical providers can apply to Kentucky’s Board of Medical Licensure and Board of Nursing for permission to write cannabis prescriptions. This is thanks to a bipartisan House Bill 829 that became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timeline […] The post Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven
If you watch much national news, you may have seen a flag flown at political rallies with a pine tree on it and the inscription: “An Appeal to Heaven”. I don’t know what message was meant by the flag at these rallies, but its origin goes back to the Revolutionary War, and with the July […] The post Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Clark County Fair starts with pageantry, competitions and more
The Clark County Fair always provides a festive atmosphere during the late days of June. Throughout the week, several pageants, competitions, and more were showcased. Among them were pageants to decide 2024’s Miss Clark County, Tiny Miss & Mister, Tiny Tot Miss & Mister, Little Duke & Duchess, Prince & Princess, Little Miss & Mister, […] The post Clark County Fair starts with pageantry, competitions and more appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Developments continue at Billy Bush Riverside Park
With its location at 450 Athens Boonesboro Road, Billy Bush Riverside Park is a site that others hope to see as a recreational hot spot. Fortunately, some developments continue. Several points of interest throughout Billy Bush Riverside Park were recently spoken of. “It’s the only riverfront park that we have in Clark County, so it’s […] The post Developments continue at Billy Bush Riverside Park appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten
It was a night of celebration for Reed Sheppard and the rest of his family. The former Kentucky guard and Kentucky Mr. Basketball was selected as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn on his mom’s birthday. “No more nerves,” Sheppard said on ESPN after his selection by the […] The post Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Dave Says: He needs to be reminded
Dear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending. The issue in my mind is that he would have a lot more […] The post Dave Says: He needs to be reminded appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry
The hot and mostly dry weather of the past several weeks led a quarter of Kentucky to be classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. While 74.41 percent of the state is considered to have no drought condition, 25.58 percent of Kentucky is abnormally dry, or D0 on […] The post Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Winchester business owner sets world record
Chad Walker, who co-owns The Engine House Pizza Pub with his wife Jill, is one of the most active members of the Winchester community. With an eagerness to help raise funds and an eye for entertainment, Walker recently took action. After months of planning, Walker set a world record for the longest distance traveled in […] The post Winchester business owner sets world record appeared first on Winchester Sun.
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