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  • Madison man arrested on counterfeit, drug charges

    A Madison man faces charges after attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at Walmart, according to Madison Police Chief Dan Thurston.
    On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the City of Madison Police Department received a call of a subject at Walmart attempting pass a counterfeit bill. Lieutenant Slygh, Sergeant McKay and Patrolman Guzman responded to the scene. Officers made contact with an employee who directed them to a male subject, later identified as Vincent L. Wiefling, 26, of Madison.

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  • Handgun complaint leads to arrest

    A Madison man was arrested on several drug charges during an investigation that stemmed from a complaint of a man brandishing a handgun, according to Madison Police Chief Dan Thurston.
    At approximately 6:45 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, the City of Madison Police Department received a call of a subject on Vaughn Drive, near the Madison Milton Bridge who had brandished a handgun. Lieutenant Simpson and Patrolman Bowles responded to the area.

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  • DAQ cautions residents to ‘learn before you burn’

    Kentucky Press News Service
    Frankfort - Spring-cleaning season is here and for many Kentuckians that means burning unwanted debris.  But before you light that burn pile, the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) reminds the public that burning garbage is illegal in the state and that Illegal burning could result in fines of up to $25,000 per day per violation.

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  • Bevin declares May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week

    FRANKFORT, Ky. - Governor Matt Bevin recently signed a proclamation officially declaring May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week in Kentucky, joining the National Educators Association in honoring and celebrating teachers and recognizing their invaluable contributions to society.

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  • KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

    The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the counties of Oldham, Trimble, Henry, Owen, Carroll and Gallatin through May 31.
    The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration of vehicles, the licensing of drivers, and detection of impaired drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed in accordance with Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws.

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  • Kentucky mom celebrates 30 years of life thanks to organ donation

    Staff Report
    Kathy Anderson’s heart was severely damaged by medicine she was prescribed while pregnant with twin girls. The damage wasn’t evident until after her daughters were born. Within a couple weeks, she was given only a slim chance of survival. Her doctors knew her only option was a heart transplant. This was in March of 1987.

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  • Small businesses are the backbone of rural communities

    By Rhea Landholm
    Center for Rural Affairs
    Small scale entrepreneurship is a proven strategy to revitalize rural communities. Owning one’s own business can create genuine opportunity across rural America with the support of a modest public investment.

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  • Spay/neuter Clinic planned Sunday, May 7 in LaGrange

    The Oldham County Humane Society will hosting a Spay and Neuter Clinic on Sunday May 7th in Lagrange. This clinic is for CATS only. Cost is $10.00 for males and $20.00 for females. This includes all shots. You must call the Humane Society at 502-222-7337 to set up an appointment and if you have any questions. This is for all of Trimble County and there are no limits to how many you may take.

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  • Quarles: Perdue confirmation good for Ky.

    FRANKFORT — The confirmation of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as U.S. agriculture secretary will strengthen Kentucky’s position on federal farm policy, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said today.

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  • April flowers bring May’s monarchs

    FRANKFORT, Ky. - With highway construction season kicking off in April, orange barrels and freshly laid blacktop have become a common site throughout the state, but the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is also paving the way this spring for one of nature’s black and orange phenomenon: the monarch butterfly. In addition to continuing the Cabinet’s traditional planting of wildflowers along state roadsides, KYTC agronomists will be establishing monarch butterfly habitats – called waystations – for the diminishing species.

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