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Vaccine Appointments now available for those 60+

March 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department said it has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available and will begin offering appointments to those 60 years of age or older. Those interested in scheduling an […]

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Business capacity restrictions increased to 60 percent

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Governor’s Office loosened restrictions on capacity requirements for several businesses during an announcement Monday. The changes will go into effect this Friday and include: Indoor Auctions                […]

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1 new case of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.84%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 359 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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Joey Hoover named interim chief of Monticello Police Department

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Former Jamestown Police Chief Joey Hoover is now leading another police agency, this time as interim chief of the Monticello Police Department. Hoover, who served for 16 years with the Jamestown Police Department, was sworn […]

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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday morning

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management, along with first responders, schools, Russell County Hospital, nursing home and local industries will participate in the statewide tornado drill that will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 9:07 a.m. […]

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Ford to propose four-days of in-person school for RC students

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County students could soon be returning to the classroom on a much-larger scale. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent out a message to school staff and parents Monday afternoon stating that he will […]

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Round 3 of P-EBT approved

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

The third round of P-EBT payments has been approved, covering Oct. 2020 – present and plan to continue through the remainder of the school year. Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer, also known as P-EBT, provides a […]

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Salato Wildlife Education Center reopens this month

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2021) – The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopens March 16. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates the center as part of its mission to educate the public about […]

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Greensburg Bottling Company collapses Sunday night

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

A well-known landmark in Green County collapsed Sunday night, causing power outages across the city of Greensburg. The Greensburg Bottling Company, located in Greensburg, collapsed from weather conditions and fell onto a power pole, knocking […]

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Two Russell Co. residents arrested on Sunday

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Two Russell County residents were arrested on Sunday. Stephanie C. Beeler, 39, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree (child abuse), disorderly conduct second degree, and alcohol intoxication in a public place. […]

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  • Franklin Elmer Whitson, age 80 of Russell Springs
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  • Martin Kuety, age 70, of Russell Springs
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