ASHLAND —
Woman killed in U.S. 23 wreck
BURNAUGH
A Boyd County woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 23 at Burnaugh Tuesday morning.
Carrie Kirk, 54, of Burnaugh, was pronounced dead at the accident scene by the Boyd County Coroner’s Office.
The accident occurred at 10:35 a.m. According to the Boyd County Sheriff’s Department, Kirk was pulling out of the Burnaugh BP and attempting to enter the southbound lanes of U.S. 23 when her 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier was struck by a northbound 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Bill M. Thompson, 62, of Prestonsburg.
Thompson was taken to King’s Daughters Medical Center. Kirk and Thompson were both wearing seat belts and were the only occupants of their respective vehicles, the sheriff’s department said.
Russell man arrested by FADE
RUSSELL
A Russell man was arrested on drug charges Monday after the Russell Police Department executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Railroad Street.
William D. Darling, 47, was charged with first-degree drug trafficking and first-degree drug possession, according to a news release from the FADE Drug Task Force.
Officers confiscated oxycodone pills, cash and a loaded shotgun. Darling was lodged in the Greenup County Detention Center, where he remained Tuesday.
The FADE Task Force is comprised of officers of the Flatwoods, Olive Hill, Raceland, Vanceburg and Russell police departments and the Carter County Sheriff’s Department.
Heart-health luncheon set
SOUTH SHORE
A Go Red for Women event will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Allen Chapel Church of Christ at 64 Allen Chapel Road.
The speaker will be Megan Boggs, who will discuss the importance of diet and exercise in the prevention of heart disease.
Attendees are asked to wear comfortable clothing and to bring two small cans of food, which will be used in an exercise after the event. Those who wish may donate their cans to Greenup County High School’s food pantry.
A light lunch will be served and door prizes awarded.
Register before Monday by calling (606) 932-6235.
Ashland BOE meets Thursday
ASHLAND
The Ashland Board of Education will meet in special session at noon Thursday in the Board Conference Room at 1820 Hickman St.
Demolition bids for Putnam Stadium will be reviewed and the superintendent’s annual evaluation discussed.
Parkinson’s walk will be May 18
CANNONSBURG
The Coalition for the Cure of Parkinson’s Disease will host an awareness and fundraising walk from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 at the Kyova Mall.
Proceeds will support Parkinson’s research. For more information, call (606) 922-8839 or 922-1442.
Local News
News in brief, 02/13/13
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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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Span into Ky. likely out of commission through holiday
The Ben Williamson Bridge, closed Thursday morning because of a damaged I-beam, probably will remain closed at least through the Memorial Day holiday, and transportation officials don’t yet know how soon they will be able to reopen it.
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Students celebrate grandparents
The fellowship hall at Unity Baptist Church was bursting with pride Thursday afternoon.
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Olive Hill Council holds off on appointments
The Olive Hill Council met in regular session Tuesday night to accept the resignations of former Council members Tony Williams and Angie Johnson Fultz.
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U.S. 23 Yard Sale under way
The annual yard sale which runs from Greenup County to Letcher County is under way, with Boyd County officials reporting strong early interest in the local portion of the U.S. 23 Highway Yard Sale.
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Ashland to salute vets on Memorial Day
Ice cream always tastes better outdoors on Memorial Day in Central Park while saluting the nation’s veterans, according to Sue Dowdy of the Ashland Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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