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Vendors sought for heat program
OLIVE HILL - Applications are being accepted for vendors in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program through Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency starting Nov. 5.
Wood, coal, fuel oil, propane and kerosene vendors in Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup and Lawrence counties are needed. Vendor agreements are available at the Northeast office in Olive Hill and other Northeast outreach offices.
For more information, call (606) 286-4443 or (800) 817-4443.
Other offices are: Grayson — (606) 474-8118; Boyd County — (606) 324-8617; Elliott County — (606) 738-6577; Greenup County — (606) 473-9873; Lawrence County — (606) 638-4067.
Hospice run will be Saturday
ASHLAND - The third annual Community Hospice Run in Remembrance 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday at Ohio University Southern.
Race-day registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. Entry fees are $20 per participant. The first 200 registrants will receive goodie bags and long-sleeved T-shirts. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female and also to the top three male and female in each age category. Food and door prizes will be available.
The race will start and finish at Ninth and Heplar streets behind OU. The course traverses Ironton neighborhood streets.
Race results and photos will be posted immediately following the race at tristateracer.com. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Community Hospice.
Registration is available at tristateracer.com. For more information, call Community Hospice at (740) 532-8841 or (606) 329-1890.
Hospital to move therapy, rehab
LOUISA - Three Rivers Medical Center will relocate its physical therapy and rehabilitation center from the hospital campus to Yatesville Crossing (306 Commerce Drive, Suite 600) effective Monday.
The new location will offer on-site registration, tripled square footage, new equipment and enclosed rooms for increased privacy.
Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number will be (606) 638-1323.
Local News
Local briefs: 10/16/12
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Bardstown police officer killed
A Bardstown police officer has been shot and killed while driving home from work, according to Kentucky State Police.
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18 years and running, Adkins’ golf tournament continues to help in fight against cancer
Rocky Adkins is passionate about a lot of things in his life.
Maybe none moreso than the fight against cancer.
Anybody who listened to Adkins’ emotional and heart-felt speech on Friday at Eagle Trace Golf Course would have to agree. -
Carter library's deal closed on Main Street building
Carter County Public Library officials closed the sale Friday on what will be their new Grayson branch on Main Street downtown and proceeded immediately to show it off to some visitors.
Following an impromptu ceremony outside at which former owners Barry and Lisa Stewart of Lexington turned over the keys to board chairwoman Barbara Davis, Davis led a tour of the Houck Building. -
Raceland to ‘kick off summer’ today
People in downtown Raceland want others to visit the city this afternoon for a community celebration, to catch a glimpse of some of the projects under way and visit a few of the places which give the town its own charm and personality.
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Not guilty plea in death of Boyd baby
A Powell County teenager accused in the beating death of an infant pleaded not guilty to the charge Friday.
Brett T. Thompson, 18, of Stanton was arraigned Friday in Boyd County Court.
Thompson has been indicted in the death of 2-month-old Alivia Noel Worstell of Westwood. He was the boyfriend of the baby’s mother, Heather Worstell, 19. -
Paul plans re-election bid for Senate
Republican Rand Paul will run for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2016 regardless of any decision to launch a presidential bid. And he will campaign for his Kentucky colleague and Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in 2014.
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Area woman’s book collection of aviator grandfather’s technical writings
All her life, Barbara Sellers gave much thought to flight.
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Musical memories
A new nonprofit group is planning a concert this summer intended to offer a positive social gathering for music lovers.
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Water main break causes headaches
A water main break in the area of 29th Street and Greenup Avenue has caused headaches for public works employees and water customers in Ashland.
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MLB exec speaking to Greenup graduates
Greenup County High School graduates are going to hear a little baseball tonight.
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