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Month: December 2019

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Ruth Hadley, age 79, of Russell Springs

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

Ruth Hadley, age 79, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by: One Daughter Martha Hadley of Russell Springs One Son Tim Hadley of Liberty One Sister […]

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O. Roger Harris, age 74, of Indiana

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

O. Roger Harris, age 74, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: Two Children Laura and Warren Harris, both of Indiana One Sister Diana Williams of Zoe […]

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Trading Post Items- Tuesday

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

1. 2002 Mazda 626 and a 2010 Chevy Alveo for sale (270)585-1381 2. Looking for 2 13,  a Radiator for a 90 Chevy 1500 a Dog House and has for sale a spare 15″ tire […]

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Office Closures During Holiday

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

Several county offices will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. Among the offices closed today and tomorrow: The Russell County Judge Executive’s Office, the Russell Circuit Clerk’s Office, the […]

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Law Enforcement Stepping Up Enforcement During New Year Holiday

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in full force this New Year Holiday. Tammy Sexton has more…

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Local Group is Building and Donating Bunk Beds

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Matt Gosser about the group and their goals… Gosser tells us how anyone in the community that would like to help financially can do so…

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Charles Edwin Grider, age 72, of Lexington

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond

Charles Edwin Grider, age 72, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by: One Sister Nancy Grider Two Brothers Roger and Ronald Grider A […]

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Laker Sports, Tuesday, December 31st

December 31, 2019 Sean Hammond
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Sharon Lee Mondie, age 34, of Ohio

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Sharon Lee Mondie, age 34, of Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. She is survived by: Her Father Junior Mon die of Indiana Step-Mother Vickie Mondie of Indiana […]

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Danny Keith Rogers, age 51, of Russell Springs

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Danny Keith Rogers, age 51, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at Kindred Hospital. He is survived by: His Wife Kerrie Derby of Russell Springs Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January […]

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