http://www.dailyindependent.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:14:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_324230241.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_324230241.html "We are No. 1, where learning is fun!” Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:13:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_324225412.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_324225412.html With a generous load of food in cans, boxes and bags collected before the annual Russell Turkey Trot, organizer Ruthie Lynd says students at Russell High School have been especially generous despite tough economic conditions within the community. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:28:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322233600.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322233600.html Bud Carroll says the songs on his new album “Wasted Words and Best of Intentions” reflect a diverse range of influences and come from an extremely personal place. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:27:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322233431.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322233431.html Anti-tobacco advocates saw some positive results of their efforts Wednesday morning at a local school. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322234725.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322234725.html It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even in downtown Ashland where the city’s donated tree stands in Judd Plaza. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322162118.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322162118.html Ashland Parks Department employees Paul Miles, right, and Paul Allen, left, work Wednesday to shim the city's christmas tree in Judd Plaza. The tree, weather permitting, will be decorated Thursday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322064925.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_322064925.html Jim Shope works Monday on a tree for this year's Festival of Trees, which will open to the public on Saturday at the Paramount Arts Center. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:45:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_321234129.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_321234129.html Three years after area college presidents gathered on a barge in the middle of the Ohio River and agreed to collaborate in boosting enrollment, all remain enthusiastic about their agreement. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_321110902.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_321110902.html The most wonderful time of year can be the worst time of year for those struggling with loss. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:04:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_320194924.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_320194924.html Rose Hill Christian School went to Lexington on Monday expecting sanctions but left with a reprieve. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_320145735.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_320145735.html Morehead State University’s annual Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste is slated for Dec. 3, 4 and 5 at the Adron Doran University Center. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_319234246.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_319234246.html Even with decades of decay evident, the old stone-walled home near Louisa’s city limits has caused thousands of passersby to imagine what the place was like when it was alive and what could be done with it today Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_318225625.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_318225625.html After 65 years as husband and wife, Carl and Buzzy Leming’s love remains evident even from a distance. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:38:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_318234034.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_318234034.html The Fairview girls cross country team fared better than last year.St. Henry easily won its eighth straight Class A state team title with 48 points Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park, and Trimble County was second with 109. The Lady Eagles were third with 118 — one spot higher than last year’s fourth place — and they edged Louisville Collegiate by a single point. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_317235929.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/homepage/local_story_317235929.html Lawrence County’s rags-to-riches turnaround continued Friday night.