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Gerald W. Collins, age 68, of Mount Sterling Formerly of Russell County

September 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Gerald (Jay) W. Collins, 68, of Mount Sterling, KY passed away Tuesday, September 16th, at Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling, KY. Gerald was born in Evansville, IN on January 18, 1957, a son of the […]

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KSP Investigating Murder in McCreary County

September 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police is investigating a murder that occurred in McCreary County late last week. 36-year-old Damian A. Poole of Monument, Colorado, was reported missing, prompting an investigation by the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies […]

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Harold Dean Ramage, age 87, of Jamestown

September 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Harold Dean Ramage (aka Hallelujah Harold), passed away at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Jamestown, Kentucky, Saturday September 13th of this year and awoke in the Presence of his Creator and Redeemer, entering […]

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Betty Carol Hadley, age 77, of Jamestown

September 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Betty Carol Hadley, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. She was 77 years of age. Born March 8, 1948, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Millard […]

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James Crawford Gosser, age 99, of Russell Springs

September 12, 2025 Sean Hammond

James Crawford Gosser was born on February 6, 1926 in Russell County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Chester and Nova Gosser and died Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital […]

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William “Pony” Dale Polston, age 58, formerly of Jamestown

September 11, 2025 Sean Hammond

William “Pony” Dale Polston, age 58, formerly of Jamestown, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Clayton, Georgia following a short battle with cancer.. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie […]

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LIHEAP Summer Subsidy Program Ends Friday

September 10, 2025 Sean Hammond

The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program wraps up on Friday. This program is for residents who need assistance with paying their electric bill. Terri Crowell, with the Russell County Outreach Office of the Lake Cumberland Community […]

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Independent Voter Growth Continues in Kentucky

September 9, 2025 Sean Hammond

Secretary of State Michael Adams says Kentucky is continuing to see growth among voters registered under political affiliations outside the two major parties. For the sixth month in a row, that “other” category outpaced both […]

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Ruby Wheeler Lawhorn, age 93, of Russell Springs

September 8, 2025 Sean Hammond

Ruby Wheeler Lawhorn, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 93 years, 10 months, and 2 days of age. Ruby was born in Casey County, on […]

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Ewell Hill, 84, of Russell Springs

September 4, 2025 Sean Hammond

Ewell Hill, 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, September 4th, at Russell County Hospital. Ewell was born in Jamestown, KY on October 9, 1940, a son of the late Adell Mae (Lawless) Hill and […]

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