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8.28.25 · Springfield Sun

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Speaker 1: We now turn to the Springfield Sun to bring you
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news from in and around Washington County. Your reader today
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is Amy Junes Timmony. We begin with the addition dated Wednesday,
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I'm sorry Thursday, August twenty eighth, twenty twenty five.
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Speaker 2: As a reminder, Radio I.
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Speaker 1: Is a reading service intended for people who are blind
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or have other disabilities that make it difficult to read
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printed material. Nine to one one fee soon to go
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into effect. By Jenna George, August twenty seventh to twenty
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twenty five.
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Speaker 2: During the Fiscal Court.
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Speaker 1: Meeting on Friday, so brief, many important items were discussed,
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largely the second reading of the Ordinance, which allows the
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nine one one sea to be set by resolution.
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Speaker 2: Was brought back to the table.
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Speaker 1: The second reading of the Ordinance itself was passed with
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the motion made by Magistrate Steve Divine and seconded by
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Philip Corrico. When it came to the resolution, however, not
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all agreed. The motion was made by Magistrate Curricos this
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go around and.
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Speaker 2: Seconded by Bobby Lee Russell.
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Speaker 1: Yet, as the individual roll call was made, each magistrate
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agreed to place the resolution into effect, except Stephen Carney. Therefore,
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this ordinance and resolution will soon be placed into effect.
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The old Armory building and soon to be the old
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MS home base, was officially declared surplus, meaning that now
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the building will be advertised for sale, both in this
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paper and the physical Court's website. Another form of advertisement
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will be proactive from G and G Production, which is
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offered the Court a deal of five hundred dollars to
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put together a tour video to be used for advertising.
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Though nobody will be packing into boxes quite yet, as
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time passes, they soon will. As of December first, the
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building will be removed from the Court's possession and into
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the new owners.
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Speaker 2: Hopefully around then. The new Emergency.
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Speaker 1: Services building is in its final stages of completion. On Friday,
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the punch list was completed as Judge Timothy Graves and
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a few others did their walk through. Hopefully the building
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remains on schedule for the teams to move in. The
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finishing touches such as flooring, toilets and so on are
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finally in next steps, just leave appliances and furniture to
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be delivered.
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Speaker 2: And put into place.
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Speaker 1: Flex funding from the state was also distributed and the
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county received one hundred and seventeen thousand to pay paved
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county roads. Their hopes are to start at Soilitou Lane
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and continue on Highway one fifty, though those funds don't
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include the thirteen thousand. The court was refunded from the
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fifteen to sixteen year, which was a little boost to
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their funds and their spirits. There was also a new
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hire of a transfer station employee, Hedger Smith, who will
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work part time. The next fiscal Court meeting will be
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at nine am on September eighth, twenty twenty five. Concerned
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Citizens protest near Representative Comber's Danville office by Anne.
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Speaker 2: Cheney, Special to The Sun.
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Speaker 1: August twenty seventh, twenty twenty five, a crowd of nearly
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seventy concerned citizens, including nuns, several elderly area residents, and others,
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gathered near US Representative James Comber's Danville office on Monday.
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Speaker 2: The group performed a.
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Speaker 1: Street theater protest to voice their concerns regarding the recently
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passed US budget bills. Carrying two rectangular bosses representing the
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coffins of an adult and a child, the group created
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an informal funeral procession to Comber's office to protest the
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expected reduction in Medicaid services. According to Sister Carolyn Girillimo,
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a member of the mother House community. At the Sisters
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of Loretto in Marion County, multiple speakers voiced concern that
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Kentuckians will lose access to critical health services due to
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the proposed federal reductions in the potential closing of rural
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Kentucky hospitals. Protest attendees held from Boyle, Washington, Mercer, Marion, Sayett, Jefferson,
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and Franklin Counties. The cod included Indivisible Danville, the Sisters
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of Loretto Motherhouse from Mares and Marion County, the Dominicans,
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Sisters of Peace from Saint Catharine's in Washington County, the
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Washington County Democratic Women's Club, the Poor People's Campaign, and
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other concerned citizens.
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Speaker 2: Protesters with letters for Representative Comber were unable.
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Speaker 1: To deliver them to staff or put them through Representative
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Comber's office door miil Flot because a gate and the
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alleyway leading to his office was locked. According it to
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several attendees, Senator Jimmy Hegden received twenty twenty five Outstanding
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Legislative Service Awards. Staff Report August twenty seven twenty five
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Senator Jimmy Hegden, a Republican from Lebanon, had been selected
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or has been selected as a twenty twenty five recipient
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of the Outstanding Legislative Service Award by the Kentucky Association
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of Chiefs of Pulpies or KACP, recognizing his continued advocacy
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for Kentucky's law enforcement officers and his contributions to shaping
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public safety policies. The KACP sides Higden's role as co
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chair of the Public Pension Oversight Board or PPob, and
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a press release KACP stated, quote, Higden has long been
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a steady voice on complex issues impacting law enforcement benefits
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and retirement security. His deep understanding of pension systems and
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his collaborative leadership have helped move key reforms forward and
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ensure fairness for officers while protecting the sustainability of public resources.
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Speaker 2: End of quote quote.
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Speaker 1: This year's legislative session delivered major wins for Kentucky's police community,
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with Higden supporting and voting in favor of several high
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impact bills. Stated the press release, his consistent presence at
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the policy table and his institutional knowledge continued to make
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him a respective partner among law enforcement leaders end of
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quote quote. Un Grateful for this recognition, Higden said, our
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law enforcement officers deserve our full support and I'll always
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have their back.
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Speaker 2: They are the real heroes who deserve recognition and of quote.
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Speaker 1: Higden played a key role in advancing legislation supported by
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KACP in the Kentucky League of Cities, including Senate Bill
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ten enhancing health insurance benefits for retired law enforcement officers
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under the County Employee's Retirement System, House Bill thirty addressing
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fairness and retirement calculations by reforming pension spiking provisions, and
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additional measures such as House Bill two thirty four, House
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Bill three sixty nine, and House Bill four thirty seven
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improving funding for officer equipment, personnel policies, and professional certification standards.
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Speaker 2: Quote.
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Speaker 1: This year's recipients for instrumental and championing legislation that supports
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our officers, protects our communities, and addresses the needs of
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law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth, said Chief Sean Butler,
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retired KACP Executive Director. Their leadership reflects a strong, ongoing commitment.
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Speaker 2: To public safety. End of quote.
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Speaker 1: The KACP Outstanding Legislative Service Award is presented to lawmakers
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who champion the meaningful improvements to public safety, law enforcement support,
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and policing standards across the Commonwealth.
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Speaker 2: For more information.
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Speaker 1: About the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and their
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legislative priorities, visit www dot Ky Police Chiefs dot org.
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Weight restrictions and slower speed limits imposed on park drive
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in Willisburg property tax rate said by Jane Reid Kline
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August twenty seventh, twenty twenty five. Earlier this year, the
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Willisburg City Council voted to impose a weight restriction of
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five tons along with slower speed limit on park drive,
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but failed to create the proper ordinance to put those
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restrictions into effect. That was rectified this week, as the
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City Council held the first reading of the new organs
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on Thursday, August twenty first, and voted unanimously on Monday,
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August twenty sixth to approve the ordinance at a special
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call meeting held specifically for the second reading. The new
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signs will be posted later this week at the park.
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Also on Thursday, the council reviewed the property tax rate
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for the city of Willisburg and voted to keep the
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rate the same at point zero zero five percent. The
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council considered repairs to city streets and voted to get
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a quote to blacktop Highland Park Road and repair the
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speed bumps on Park Drive. The council also asked for
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a quote for additional speed bombs on Park Drive to
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further slow traffic through the park. The council also discussed
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hosting a Pallett cell at the park along with the
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city surplus Cell. Council members voted to hold the event
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on September twentieth. The city will sell some surplus property
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and open the concession stand. Pallet sale vendors are being
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contacted as set up in the park as well.
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Speaker 2: Halloween Trick Retreat for.
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Speaker 1: The City of Willisburg was set for Friday, October thirty first,
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from five thirty to seven pm.
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Speaker 2: Christmas in the Park was also on the agenda.
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Speaker 1: The City of Willisburg will have a boost set up
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in the park during the North Washington School Christmas drive through.
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In addition, the council hopes to decorate the park for
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holiday season. They are inviting local churches to set up
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displays in the park as well. As asking for donations
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of holiday decorations new or used for the city to
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use in decorating for the holidays. Tax decreased for the community,
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more money for the schools. By Denna George, August twenty seventh,
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twenty twenty five.
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Speaker 2: This tax will past week.
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Speaker 1: Many themes were discussed at the Washington County School Board meeting. However,
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there was something on the agenda which was more prominent
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than the others, the property tax rate. Much deliberation was
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had during the board's work session, and many topics were
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thoroughly gone over, such as the rapidly increasing rate of
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the items the school district is purchasing like buses and
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other items. Alongside this was the amount the district earned
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a life last year and how that can and will
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change this year. Once the special called meeting was in order,
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the topic was brought back to discussion. Officially, the compensating
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rate was set at fifty four point eight, while the
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four percent increase was fifty six point nine. Both of
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those numbers are lower than the twenty twenty four to
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twenty twenty five fiscal years tax rate, which sat at
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fifty eight point zero. Even though the tax rate for
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the community will be dropping for the year. The board
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still could have made it lower. Now, no matter what,
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the schools will be receiving a large portion, especially with
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the selection they made. Board member Chester made the motion
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to accept the compensating rate, though the vote died. Therefore,
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when the four percent increase was pitched and emotion was
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initiated by Canterbury and seconded by Hamilton, leading to the
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four percent increase being solidified as the property tax rate
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for the twenty twenty five twenty twenty six fiscal year,
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with the board members Canterbury, Hamilton, and.
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Speaker 2: Thompson to vote yes and Chester and Harley to vote no.
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Speaker 1: As the rate was a s officially solidified with the
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passing vote of three to two. There was also the
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pitch of raising money through sponsors to help slund an
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overall goal of five thousand dollars which would be used
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to give students the opportunity to attend sports games for free.
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The students would be able to attend each game of
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the fall and spring seasons for the year and support
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their team.
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Speaker 2: The approval was later granted.
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Speaker 1: Quote we want kids in the stands, aid Washington County
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High School Principal Charlie Cox. As the meeting progressed, the
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request for the board to help kickstart a vending machine
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for the school was brought up. This machine has a
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possibility of items that could be filled with such as spiritware, snacks, drinks,
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and even school supplies. Where the machine would be placed
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would make it accessible to the public as well during
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sports games and other events at the school. This request
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was approved as well. Another topic on the agenda was
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to consider the approval of the first reading of revisions
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to Policy zero eight point one one three one Alternative
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Credit Options and this was motioned by Canterbury and seconded
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by Harley, where it passed, leaving the last item to
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be the update of the new athletic complex, which is
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now in Phase three. New bids were opened August nineteenth
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at ten am in order to see where the construction
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plan will.
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Speaker 2: Be placed during the rebid for.
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Speaker 1: The baseball and softball field along with the tennis courts,
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meaning if the bids are in fact favorable, which they were,
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the board will be called back for a special call meeting.
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That meeting was set for Tuesday, August twenty sixth. Meanwhile,
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the rest of Phase two's final finishing touches are being completed.
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The next school board meeting will be Monday, September fifteenth,
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twenty twenty five, at six o'clock PM in the Tail Center.
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And moving on Keeping student Athletes Safe.
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Speaker 2: And Healthy for the school year by j R.
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Speaker 1: Kline, August twenty seventh, twenty twenty five. As student athletes
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across region return to practices and competitions for the fall
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sports such as football, soccer, volleyball, and cross country, Baptist
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Health Harden is encouraging families to take steps now to
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reduce the risk of common sports related injuries. Orthopedic experts
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say that many injuries seen.
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Speaker 2: During the fall season, including.
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Speaker 1: Sprains, strains, stress fractures, and growth plate injuries, can be
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prevented through proper training habits, recovery routines.
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Speaker 2: And early recognition of symptoms. Quote. We see a lot
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of avoidable.
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Speaker 1: Injuries this time of year that start with fatigue, over use,
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or poor technique, said Stuart Blankenship, inde orthopedic surgeon with
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Baptist Health Medical Group. Orthopedics. Injury prevention is about being proactive,
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not reactive. End of quote. In season injury prevention tips
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for student athletes, prioritize warm ups and cool downs. Athletes
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should never skip a warm up before practice or games.
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A proper cool down and post activity stretching help prevent
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tightness and muscle imbalances. Focus onform and technique. Poor movement mechanics,
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especially when jumping, pivoting, or tackling, can increase the risk
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of injury. Coaches and trainers should reinforce proper techniques throughout
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the season.
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Speaker 2: Don't train through pain.
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Speaker 1: Ongoing discomfort or smalling can be early warning signs of
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something more serious. Encourage young athletes to speak up and
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rest when needed.
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Speaker 2: Hydrate and fuel properly.
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Speaker 1: Dehydration can impact performance and increase the risk of muscle injuries.
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A well balanced diet supports recovery and endurance. Incorporate rest
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and cross training. Rest days are essential for muscle repair.
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Mixing in different types of physical activity can also help
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prevent overused injuries tied to repetitive motions, Listen to your body.
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If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Early treatment
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can help prevent minor issues from becoming major injuries. While
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many student athletes have already completed sports physicals, continued attention
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to health and recovery remains key throughout the season. Baptist
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Health offers comprehensive orthopedic in sports medicine services, including injury evaluations,
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physical therapy, and rehabilitation for athletes dealing with pain or
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mobility concerns. Early diagnosis and intervention can lead to a
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quicker and a safer return to play. Grand jury hands
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down seven indictments by Jane reid Kline August twenty seven
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to twenty twenty five. A Lexington man was indicted on
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sixteen counts of wanton endangerment by a Washington County grand
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jury on Wednesday, August twentieth. Robert does Start thirty four
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of Lexington was indicted on sixteen counts of first degree
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wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to
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render aid, and reckless driving. The incident occurred on April fifteenth,
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twenty twenty five, in Washington County.
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Speaker 2: Bond was set at ten thousand dollars full cash.
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Speaker 1: James Dylan Barnes, thirty one of Barnestown was indicted on
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ten counts. The charges are possession of methanthetamine's second offense,
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driving under the influence, fourth or greater offense, driving on
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the duy, suspended license, and driving duy, third offense, no insurance,
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second or greater offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, giving officer
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false identifying information, no or expired vehicle registration, no or
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expired license plates, not approved or no eye protective device, motorcycle,
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and persistent felony offender. All charges are connected to an
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April twenty third, twenty twenty five incident. Bond for Barnes
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was set at ten thousand dollars full cash. Andrew mccollan
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twenty one of Perryville was indicted on two counts of
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first degree once and a magerement, failure to register the
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transfer of a motor vehicle, driving on a suspended or
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revoked license, no insurance, and reckless driving charges stem from
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a June twenty seven to twenty twenty five incident. Mccollan's
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bond was set at ten thousand dollars full cash. James Perry,
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fifty four of Willisburg was indicted for possession of a
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firearm by a convicted fountain, possession of drug paraphermilia, and
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first degree persistent selony offender for a July fourth, twenty
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twenty five incident. Terry's bond was also set at ten
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thousand dollars full cash. Lucy Whitaker thirty four of Willisburg
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was charged with possession of methanthtamine, second assense, possession of
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drug paraphernilia, resisting arrest, and public intoxication. Her bond was
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set at five thousand dollars unsecured. Jennifer Harden thirty four
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of Willisburg was indicted for assaulting a police officer. Other
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charges in the indictment are resisting arrest, second degree disorderly conduct, menacing,
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disregarding a stop sign, failure to produce an insurance card,
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and no or expired vehicle registration. Bond was set at
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twenty five hundred dollars full cash.
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Speaker 2: Stephen Hughes, forty two.
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Speaker 1: Of Willisburg was indicted on five counts. Charges against Hughes
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are possession of methan fetami, second ascent, possession of a
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firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession
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of mayor wae juana, and first degree persistence on on
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the offender. Bond was said at five thousand dollars full cash.
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Note an indictment by a grand jury is merely a
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charge all decendants are presumed innocent until proven.
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Speaker 2: Guilty in the appropriate court of law.
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Speaker 1: Local man arrested in connection with gravel Switch murder by
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James Rei Klein August twenty second, twenty twenty five, updated
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August twenty third, twenty twenty five. A Springfield man, along
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with three accomplices were arrested Tuesday morning in connection to
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a deadly shooting that occurred overnight in gravel Switch. According
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to a release from Kentucky State Police KSP Post fifteen,
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Joshua Spaulding Wells thirty six of Springfield, Faced Singer twenty
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one of Bardstown, and Alison Lyver's eighteen of holy Cross
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were arrested and charged with murder complicity and robbery first degree.
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Speaker 2: They are investigating the deadly.
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Speaker 1: Shooting that occurred overnight Tuesday in Marion County. Either Gun,
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thirty two, of Lebanon was arrested and charged with murder
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and robbery first agreed. On Tuesday, August nineteenth, twenty twenty five,
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at four fifteen am, KSP Post fifteen received a call
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from the Marion County Sheriff's office requesting investigative assistance of
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the fatal shooting. Troopers and detectives responded to a residence
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on Hurrigan Lane and found.
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Speaker 2: Stephanie Keyling, forty eight, of.
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Speaker 1: Lebanon, deceased from an apparent gunshot loom quote. The preliminary
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investigation revealed that four individuals, two males and two females,
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forcibly entered the residence and held the occupants at gunpoint.
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Speaker 2: One of the individuals.
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Speaker 1: Then shot Miss Keighing, causing fatal injuries to her. Stated
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the KSP release, all four of the individuals fled the
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residents prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Detectives relate
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information about the vehicle used by these individuals when leaving
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the residents to local law enforcement, leading officers with Bardstown
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Police Department or BPD to perform a track.
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Speaker 2: Fixed up on the vehicle on US one fifty in
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Nelson County.
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Speaker 1: BPD officers located all four individuals believed to have been
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involved in the incident. Ks B said this appears to
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have been a targeted home invasion and there is currently
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no known threat to public safety from this incident. KSB
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Detective Dexter Colvin is conducting the investigation and now turning
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to an obituary. John Tyler JT. Brothers, eighty eight, of
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the Fairview community of Washington County, passed away Tuesday August twelfth,
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twenty twenty.
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Speaker 2: Five, at his home.
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Speaker 1: A native of Washington County, he was born on July
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twenty third, nineteen thirty seven to the late Morgan and
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Clara Wilson Brothers. Preceding him a death was a grandson,
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Gary Fallis, a brother of junior brothers, two half brothers,
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Richard Allen Brothers and Arthur Eugene Brothers, and a half sister,
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Barbara Deane. He was a retired employee of Armor Suits
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and later the Tanagra cu Company, and a retired farmer.
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Survivors include his wife of sixty seven years, Margaret Drury Brothers,
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a daughter, Dianna Hewing, Warren and Warren, two sons, Nathan
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and Kim Brothers and Scott Brothers, and Michelle of the
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fairfew View community. Six grandchildren Crystal Perry, Jered Hewing, Georgia
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Bell Brothers, Madeline Brothers, Heather and Fred Brothers, and Tyzer
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and Courtney Brothers. Ten great grandchildren, a half sister, Mary
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Ellen Hagen, and two half brothers Michael Brothers and Rickey Brothers.
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Funeral Services were held at two pm Saturday, August sixteenth
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at the Fairview Christian Church, with the Reverend Winford Hagerman
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and Reverend Bobby Chester associating. Burial was at the Brother's
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Family Cemetery at Fairbum.
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Speaker 2: Serving as pallbearers were Jared.
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Speaker 1: Ewing, Tyler Brothers, Dylan Spencer, Fred Spencer, Connor Brothers and
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Justin Jones. Carrie and Sons Funeral Home was in charge
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of the arrangements and now to a little bit of support,
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Commanderets win in Morris debut by Doug Thomas, Special to
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The Sun. August twenty seventh, twenty twenty five, the Washington
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County volleyball team edged Campbellsville in a five sets thriller
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to mark a successful debut for coach Darren Morris.
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Speaker 2: On Monday.
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Speaker 1: The team went one and two in the first week
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of the season, with the highlight coming from its opening
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night comeback against the Eagles. After a narrow twenty five
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to twenty two loss in the first set, Washington County
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rallied to win the next two sets in impressive fashion,
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twenty five to seventeen and twenty five to twenty three.
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The Commanderets stumbled to a twenty five to nineteen defeat
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in the fourth, setting up a memorable fifth set thanks
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to two lake kills from Izzy Midley, The Commanderets came
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back from match point at fourteen to eleven to win
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the decisive set seventeen to fifteen for the opening ninth victory.
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Speaker 2: Quote.
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Speaker 1: It was great to see this team continue to fight
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like that. We showed great determination all week end of
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quote Morris sets freshman Riley Hunt led a balanced Washington
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County attack with ten kills, while teammates setter Caate Smith dished.
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Speaker 2: Out thirty four sets.
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Speaker 1: In its second outing, Washington County dropped the final two
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sets to lose the four set match with District SO
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Nelson County on Wednesday.
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Speaker 2: After Reboundy to take.
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Speaker 1: The second set twenty five to twenty two.
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Speaker 2: To even the match, Washington County.
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Speaker 1: Had come to numerous self inflicted errors to lose the
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final two frames twenty five to fourteen and twenty five
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to nineteen. Washington County amassed forty four hitting errors and
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only four sets to essentially hand their opponents the match.
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Speaker 2: Quote. I think we got psyched out.
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Speaker 1: Playing on a road against Nelson County in our first
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road game and our first district game. It was a
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great environment, but we just didn't have the right mindset
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against them. We kept swinging for the fences and eventually
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it all just came down to us not being able to.
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Speaker 2: Put the ball in play.
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Speaker 1: Foot into quotes, Morris explained the Commander Ads put up
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a strong fight before falling to regional power Taylor County
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and four sets on Thursday. Playing without the state's top
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ranked junior, Madeline Gates, the Cardinals still managed to outlast
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Washington County's improved play. Taylor County pulled away in the
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first set for a twenty five to twenty advantage, but
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Washington County bounced to surprise the Cardinals in a twenty
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five to eighteen win in the second. Taylor County dominated
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for the third set twenty five to twelve, but Morris
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and the Commander Rats drew even in the fourth steps
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until the visitors gained the twenty five to twenty three
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to close the match.
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Speaker 2: Quote.
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Speaker 1: When we play with poise and confidence, we can compete
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against anyone. We played as well on the second set
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as we can, but we just had too many unforced
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errors the rest of the way.
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Speaker 2: End of quote. Morris said, Sophomore.
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Speaker 1: Haley mcklvoy registered thirteen hills with a three point three
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to sixty seven hitting average to pace the local squad. Quote,
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that's her personal best game at hitting. But I was
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pleased with the whole team and are bounced back from
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the Nelson County game. We're still trying to figure each
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other out. Taylor has been good for a long time,
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and I think this is the first set Washington County
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has taken from them in a very long time. So
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this is not a disappointing loss, but rather another lesson
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in our learning mode season. And to quote Morris added,
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Washington County hosts rival Marion County tomorrow at home and
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then travels to Spencer County for an out of region
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contest on Tuesday. The first win of the season. August
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twenty seventh, twenty twenty five by Jenna George. A great
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start to the twenty five football season for the Washington
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County Commanders, who are one to zero as the wonder
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game Friday night against the Anderson County Bearcats zero to
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one with a score of twenty one to fourteen. The
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first quarter was off to a slow start, yet one
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filled with determination. For the Commanders. Slowly but steadily, the
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team moved the ball further down the field and Anderson
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County would push back. After twelve short minutes, the quarter
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was over with the score of z ro d z
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rope bouncing into the second quarter, the Commanders had a
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strong game plan. There was a nice set up play
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from Jase Bryant, who ran the ball from the twenty
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eight to the eighteen yard line. This play then aided
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junior Jakeston Thompson, who scored Washington County's first touchdown of
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the season, pushing the tallies to seven to zero in
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the Commander's favor.
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Speaker 2: Though the Bear has didn't let.
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Speaker 1: Washington County get too comfortable, as they had a touchdown
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as well, tying up the score going into halftime at
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seven to seven. The Commanders had a strong comeback in
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the second half, but Washington County ended up playing and winning.
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This concludes excerpts from recent editions of The Springfield Sun.
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