Oral cancer screenings at OLBH
RUSSELL -Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital otolaryngologist/ ENT Jon A. Brinkman will conduct free screenings for oral cancers from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at his office in suite 350 of the OLBH Same Day Surgery Center.
The screenings are to detect for abnormalities and are especially important for past or present smokers and users of tobacco.
Brinkman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck disorders.
To register for the screening, contact the OLBH CareLine at (606) 833-CARE (2273).
Drug bust leads to arrest in Summit
SUMMIT - A Summit man has been charged with first-degree drug trafficking in the investigation of drug activity, according to a statement from the Boyd County Sheriff’s Department.
James B. Barton, 36, was arrested after deputies found large amounts of prescription drugs and cash at his residence Friday, according to the statement.
Barton confessed to selling the drugs and said he had been getting them from Florida pain clinics, according to the statement.
Lawrence to release financial report
LOUISA - The Lawrence County Board of Education’s annual financial treasurer’s report for the 2007-08 fiscal year will be available for review at the Lawrence County Public Library on West Madison Street, Louisa or at the board office, 50 Bulldog Lane.
It will be available for review beginning Tuesday during regular business hours. For additional information, contact Edris Humphrey at (606) 638-9671. The 2007-08 Annual Financial Report on display is subject to an annual audit.
Steelworkers to host convention party
ASHLAND - The United Steelworkers Local 1865 are hosting a Democratic National Convention Park at the Steelworkers Hall, 734 Carter Avenue, Thursday night from 7:30 until the convention closes.
Refreshments will be served and several televisions will be in service to view the convention. The event is open to the public and local democrats and union members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Mike Hewlitt at (606) 325-1950.
Meetings
Thursday
Crabbe Elementary School Council, 3:15 p.m. in room 1005 to discuss principal selection issues.
Sept. 3:
Fairview Elementary School Council, 3:15 p.m.
Staff reports
Local News
Local Briefs: 08/27/08
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10 most romantic hotels in the U.S.
Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and a romantic getaway may be just what the heart needs. TripAdvisor has released its list of the 10 most romantic hotels in the country, based on travelers’ reviews about the beautiful scenery, friendly staffs and romantic amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces.
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Search for new ACTC president to begin soon
A national search will begin soon to replace Ashland Community and Technical College President Gregory D. Adkins, who is retiring.
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Red Tails recommended
With sincere appreciation to their hosts, local military veterans whose service spanned World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan gathered at Kyova 10 Theatre late Tuesday afternoon for a screening of the film “Red Tails.”
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More updates coming to Boyd jail
While a nonfunctional fire alarm system has been fixed, the Boyd County Detention Center is now dealing with problems in another of its security systems.
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APD probes early morning stabbing
Ashland police are investigating a stabbing in the area of 30th Street and Greenup Avenue early Tuesday morning.
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Local briefs: 2/8/12
A Carter County man was killed Monday in an all-terrain vehicle accident.
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3 indicted in grave-marker thefts
A Carter County grand jury has indicted three in connection with the December theft of metal markers from the graves of World War II veterans.
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Boyd to save money with refinancing
The Boyd County Fiscal Court is planning to save money by refinancing a bond issued for work on the county’s jail and sewer system.
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White-nose syndrome found in more Kentucky caves
The mysterious and deadly disease that has been killing bats for several years in the United States has reached more caves in Kentucky.
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A haunted hunt for a hidden hundred
On the heels of a tremendously popular effort in Louisa, “the Scare Crew” from the Fallsburg Haunted House will begin its next Haunted Hunt for Cash in Ashland this week, starting with a clue on the organization’s Facebook page.
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