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KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential
The Kentucky Community and Technical System (KCTCS) says an estimated 290,000 Kentucky adults in the working-age population, or nearly 11% of people ages 18-64, do not have a high school diploma or GED credential. The lack of a diploma or GED can limit people’s job prospects and opportunities to enjoy a higher quality of life, […] The post KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential appeared first on Winchester Sun.
UK wideout committed in paradise
Even before he made his visit to Kentucky, Ohio receiver Preston Bowman felt confident he was going to commit to the Wildcats. “This visit was top notch. Me and my family felt at home. Even my little cousins liked it,” said Bowman. “They made me feel like a priority and that they really wanted me. […] The post UK wideout committed in paradise appeared first on Winchester Sun.
‘Porch Pirate’ sought by KSP
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) post in Henderson is looking for an alleged “Porch Pirate,” who was apparently caught in the act by the victim’s home security camera earlier this month. The KSP says they are asking for help from the public in identifying the woman in the photo that accompanies this story. Troopers say […] The post ‘Porch Pirate’ sought by KSP appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Stream clean-up succeeds at new location
Each year, the Strode’s Creek Cleanup takes place in Clark County. While 2024 would be no different, a new location provided different experiences. The cleanup occurred recently off Bypass Road, just before Woody’s Sports Bar & Grill and Planet Fitness. “It’s just a year-round cleanup that helps try to make the community a little better,” […] The post Stream clean-up succeeds at new location appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you
It’s reassuring to know that as a child of God, you are not alone in this world. Our gracious heavenly Father has promised that He is aware and interested in even the tiniest occurrences in your life and has promised to be with you always. Does this mean you will never have struggles and problems? […] The post Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities
The move to allow medical cannabis facilities is progressing in three Kentucky communities. This week, Elizabethtown’s city council unanimously agreed to an ordinance to allow the facilities. That action came after the council considered an ordinance to deny medical marijuana businesses in the city limits, according to a report in the Elizabethtown News-Enterprise. In nearby […] The post Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) encourages anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to enter some basic information about their sightings into an online survey portal. According to KDFWR, data collected through this survey period will help the department to better understand turkey population trends over time. […] The post Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future
Kentucky coach Mark Pope appreciates what John Calipari did during his tenure at UK. “Cal is one of the great coaches who ever coached,” Pope said. “He went to four Final Fours in five years, coached a billion draft picks and represented Kentucky really, really well and gave his heart and soul to this place.” […] The post Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Doughty named to top position with Marine Corps League
After over 20 years as Commandant of Marine Corps League Detachment #113, former Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner recently stepped down. Fortunately, the group remains on solid ground. Richard Doughty, a veteran who had worked in Clark County for a long time, was recently named in the position. “It’s the highest office you can hold locally, […] The post Doughty named to top position with Marine Corps League appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Fiscal Court and City Commission discuss Comprehensive Plan
CORRECTION: In the print version, Clark County Judge-Executive Les Yates was incorrectly referred to as a Magistrate. The Sun apologizes for the error. The Clark County-Winchester Comprehensive Plan, designed for 2018-2038, has frequently been a subject of government and public interest. The conversation topic arose at the latest Clark County Fiscal Court and Winchester City […] The post Fiscal Court and City Commission discuss Comprehensive Plan appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Safety campaign on roads runs through July 31
As travel increases this summer, a safety program called “Not So Fast KY,” is designed to remind drivers to slow down and pay attention to posted speed limits, to keep all road users safe this month. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says speed limits are the law and enforceable if not obeyed. Driving over the […] The post Safety campaign on roads runs through July 31 appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Kentucky teacher sentenced 22 years in prison over child pornography
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky has announced sentencings in two cases, one involving production of child pornography by a former high school teacher and coach with one of his students, the other was a case of COVID relief fund fraud. Andrew Zaheri, 40, a former Rowan County Senior High School […] The post Kentucky teacher sentenced 22 years in prison over child pornography appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Advice for today: Love one another
Looking around these strange days, I am reminded of a story: This farmer trained his two prize roosters for the cockfight. The afternoon of the fight, he put his two roosters in a cage and drove his truck to the cockfight. When the farmer got there, he went to the back of the truck. He […] The post Advice for today: Love one another appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Former Cat punches ticket to Paris
Former University of Kentucky star Masai Russell is now headed to her first Olympics and has a great chance to win a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles which just makes the story of how she got to Kentucky even more remarkable. She was an eight-time national champion and 2018 Gatorade Athlete of the Year […] The post Former Cat punches ticket to Paris appeared first on Winchester Sun.
BCTC Winchester names new Campus Director
Citizens of Winchester can expect to see a new community figure. According to a press release, effective July 16, 2024, Ms. Renee McFall has been named the new Director of the Winchester Campus of Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC). She replaces Dr. Bruce Manley, who recently was appointed City Manager. “We are delighted to […] The post BCTC Winchester names new Campus Director appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Fun and fireworks takes place at Lykins Park
Twenty-four hours before the United States recognized its Independence Day, Winchester residents had the place and opportunity to celebrate. On Wednesday, July 3rd, the annual Lights Over Lykins ceremony took place at the park’s location of 1601 Mt. Sterling Road. “The city and the county [and Winchester-Clark County] Parks and Recreation were really interested in […] The post Fun and fireworks takes place at Lykins Park appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Camp Nelson to celebrate 160th Anniversary
Camp Nelson, originally built as a supply depot during the Civil War, transformed into a freedom center as thousands of African- American men sought emancipation through enlistment as the war dragged on. Camp Nelson National Monument will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Camp Nelson with a free public event on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, […] The post Camp Nelson to celebrate 160th Anniversary appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Pope continues to feel joy as UK head man
He’s been the Kentucky head coach for almost three months now but the honeymoon period is not even close to over for Mark Pope. He’s as happy and giddy now as the day Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart offered him the job after John Calipari’s departure and continues to do everything right to be embraced […] The post Pope continues to feel joy as UK head man appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Roark: Plants that announce supper time
In mid to late summer if you’re out and about you will likely see plants bearing fruit going through color stages, especially blackberries right now. Blackberries and several other wild fruits go from green to red and finally black or blue when they fully ripen. As is almost everything in creation, there is a purpose […] The post Roark: Plants that announce supper time appeared first on Winchester Sun.
4 dead, 3 injured after mass shooting in northern Kentucky
Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence. When they arrived, law enforcement […] The post 4 dead, 3 injured after mass shooting in northern Kentucky appeared first on Winchester Sun.
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