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Racial tension, poor food didn't cause Northpoint riot report says
A report on the August riot at Norhpoint Traning Facility near Danville concludes inmates frustrated over lockdown and restrictions on movement led to disturbance, not bad food or racial tension.

Even in holiday season, it's hard not to be cynical in Frankfort
ELLIS COLUMN:

It's that special time of the year but a lack of vision and revenues portends coal nuggets in the state government stocking.

Local Briefs 11/20/09

Rx cards now available at Grayson city building
The city of Grayson has joined with the Kentucky League of Cities, GLI and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in the promotion of the Kentucky Rx Card, a discount prescription drug program that is free to all Kentuckians.

I-64 traffic returns to near-normal pattern
The flow of traffic has returned to a near-normal pattern on Interstate 64 in Boyd County following an embankment slide in September and repairs adjacent to the highway.

Kiwanis Club to deliver Thanksgiving baskets
For the 16th consecutive year, the Kiwanis Club of East Greenup County will deliver Thanksgiving food baskets to families throughout Greenup County.

State must fix budget woes
Likening the state of Kentucky’s budget woes to a leaking bucket, the president of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce told a gathering of local business and government leaders Thursday that the state’s largest organization representing business supports fixing the leaks instead of adding more water to the bucket.

Police: It’s starting to come together
The new Ashland Police Station is expected to be completed on schedule by the end of December but it will not be fully operational until 2010.

Ashland man dies in U.S. 60 accident
An 82-year-old Ashland man was killed when his pickup truck slammed into a tractor-trailer Thursday.

Reese and Flatt appointed as judges
Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday reached into two commonwealth’s attorneys offices to fill a pair of area judicial vacancies.

Man killed in accident
One man was killed in a two-car accident this afternoon at the junction of U.S. 60 and Summit Road.

Nunn pleads not guilty to murder charges
Former state representative Steve Nunn of Glasgow pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of murder and violation of an emergency protective order in connection with the death of his former fiance Amanda Ross.

Carroll's new album is broad and personal
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.

Students urged to live tobacco free
Anti-tobacco advocates saw some positive results of their efforts Wednesday morning at a local school.

City Christmas tree in Judd Plaza
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even in downtown Ashland where the city’s donated tree stands in Judd Plaza.

Jury recommends maximum sentence for drug trafficker
A Boyd Circuit Court jury on Tuesday recommended the maximum sentence for a man it convicted on a drug-trafficking charge.

Burchett: Bail program will be beneficial
Local officials say they’re pleased that Boyd County was chosen to participate in a test program aimed at reducing jail overcrowding and operating costs by allowing people accused of certain non-violent crimes to post bond immediately and avoid being locked up.

Church leaders: Rejection won’t hinder project
A proposed addiction recovery program in Louisa will not qualify for a $500,000 community block grant after elected officials in the city, as well as Lawrence County, voted to show no support for the project.

Line workers featured on license plate
Starting in February the car in front of you might have a license plate depicting in silhouette two helmeted workers perched on a utility pole.

Local briefs 111909

City Christmas Tree goes up
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.

Changing PFO laws might save money for strapped state budget
Some lawmakers are again looking at changes to Kentucky's persistent felony laws in an effort to save money on prison costs - but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.

Festival of Trees opens Saturday
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.

College presidents discuss collaboration
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.

Catlettsburg council member, building inspector resign
The Catlettsburg City Council accepted the unrelated resignations of a council member and the city’s building inspector on Tuesday night. Officials appointed a former council member to fill the vacancy on the six-member council.

Nunn pleads not guilty to wanton endangerment in Hart County
Steve Nunn, the former legislator and one-time candidate for governor who is charged in Fayette County with the shooting death of his former fiancée, entered a not guilty plea Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court to charges of wanton endangerment there.

KDMC warns women of possible scam
King’s Daughters Medical Center is warning patients of its Breast Care Center to beware of a possible telephone scam targeting them.

Flatwoods man arrested following long pursuit

Hole-in-the-head Part 2
Consider this Part Two of last week’s column about my early morning trip to the emergency room to get six stitches in my earlobe after colliding with a bedside table. For the record, my ear is fine. The stitches are out and my wife says you have to look really closely to even tell there was ever any damage.

Meals on Wheels targets Ky. 7
People are the missing ingredient in the Greenup Meals on Wheels recipe to add rural residents along Ky. 7 to the list of daily diners.

Group: Smokeout a great first step
The same group that wants to launch a smoke-free initiative in Boyd County is encouraging participation in Thursday’s Great American Smokeout.

Boyd chosen for jail initiative
Boyd is one of nine Kentucky counties selected by the Kentucky Supreme Court for a pilot program aimed at slowing rising jail costs by allowing nonviolent offenders to post bail immediately instead of being locked up.

Man driving slain woman's car arrested
Kentucky State Police have arrested a man whom they say was driving a vehicle belonging to one of the victims in a double homicide in western Carter County on Monday.

Local briefs: 11/18/09

Beshear paints gloomy budget picture for county officials
Gov. Steve Beshear painted a gloomy budget picture for county officials whose mood was already "somber" in the face of the recession and very tight budgets.

Nunn pleads not guilty to wanton endangerment in Hart County
Steve Nunn, the former lawmaker and one-time guberantorial candidate who is charged with the murder of his former fiance, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to related wanton endangerment charges in Hart County.

Identity of Carter shooting victim released
Authorities have released the name of a Carter County man found shot to death in his home on Monday.

Grief during holidays
The most wonderful time of year can be the worst time of year for those struggling with loss.

Man driving slain woman’s car arrested
Kentucky State Police have arrested a man whom they say was driving a vehicle belonging to one of the victims in a double homicide in western Carter County on Monday.

Holiday Highlights — 11/20/09

it’s a glow
Hot cocoa, cookies, children and an unseasonably warm evening combined to provide the perfect atmosphere for Monday’s Winter Wonderland of Lights opening night.

5 Special Metals workers treated for acid exposure
Five workers at the Special Metals nickel alloy plant in rural Boyd County were taken to a local hospital Sunday night for treatment of symptoms caused by exposure to sulfuric acid.

Royals get KHSAA reprieve
Rose Hill Christian School went to Lexington on Monday expecting sanctions but left with a reprieve.

Double homicide in Carter
Kentucky State Police and the Olive Hill Police Department reported the ongoing investigation of a double homicide in the Mocabee Creek area Monday evening.

Boyd grand jury indicts 36
Three suspects in a September purse-snatching incident were among 35 indicted Friday during a busy Boyd County grand jury session.

Area candidates continue to file
Candidates seeking a range of local and state offices are continuing to file to seek election in 2010.

Free memory screenings Wednesday
Here’s something those concerned about their forgetfulness may want to jot down as a reminder: Active Day of Ashland will conduct free, confidential memory screenings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Rose Hill gets reprieve
Rose Hill Christian School went to Lexington on Monday expecting sanctions but left with a reprieve.

Fit for a king
Morehead State University’s annual Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste is slated for Dec. 3, 4 and 5 at the Adron Doran University Center.

5 Special Metals workers treated for acid exposure
Five workers at the Special Metals nickel alloy plant in rural Boyd County were taken to a local hospital Sunday night for treatment of symptoms caused by exposure to sulfuric acid.

Woman charged with passing fake bills
The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports:

Sellers book rich with Carter history
Details about daily life in Carter County during the early 1900s are abundant in a new book by Barbara Sellers chronicling the life of her grandfather, aviation pioneer Matthew B. Sellers.

KDMC offering free screenings
In its ongoing battle against heart and vascular disease, King’s Daughters Medical Center is offering free vascular screenings throughout the region. For screening locations or appointments, call (888) 377-5362. Appointments are required.

Cheerleaders unite in fight against cancer
Ashland Youth Basketball cheerleaders were united Saturday in a common fight: winning the battle against cancer.

Red Cross chapter looks for new home
The American Red Cross chapter based in Greenup County is looking for a new home but has no intention of leaving the county, according to one of its leaders.

New luster for a Lawrence gem
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

A life of love and adventure
After 65 years as husband and wife, Carl and Buzzy Leming’s love remains evident even from a distance.

DuPont attorneys to appeal
Attorneys for DuPont have given notice of their intent to appeal a portion of the $1.3 million verdict returned against the company in July in connection with a 2004 chemical release at its Wurtland facility.

Winter Wonderland of Lights kicks off Monday
Newly crowned Winter Wonderland of Lights Queen Whitley Bays will flip the switch Monday illuminating the more than 800,000 individual bulbs on light displays in Central Park.

Louisa says no to rehab program
When it comes to helping people recover from addiction, city officials in Louisa have decided to ‘Just Say No.’

Call for advocates
Facing another budget-cutting legislative session, Kentucky’s community colleges are launching an aggressive campaign to recruit advocates they hope will lobby for them.

BCHS joins holiday gift-giving program
Students from Boyd County High School are sending more than 90 shoe boxes filled with Christmas gifts to poor children throughout the world.

Local briefs 11/14/09

Rush of excitement
The scene at the Paramount Arts Center resembles Santa’s workshop, with busy volunteers and staff members working hard at their assigned task, getting ready for the opening of the Festival of Trees and Trains on Saturday.

RONNIE ELLIS: Candidates and voters want it both ways
Rand Paul tires to balance criticism of Republicans who voted for big spending measures without offending McConnell while Grayson has to appeal to conservative voters without losing more moderate supporters.

Worthington strings
The sounds of Christmas drifted through the halls of Worthington Elementary School Thursday afternoon.

Kirk Street case begins in Boyd
A judge on Thursday heard oral arguments in a lawsuit involving Ashland’s zoning board and its decision to deny a permit for a controversial housing development on Kirk Street.

Locals get flu shots
Hundreds of local residents received H1N1 vaccines at a public clinic hosted by the Ashland-Boyd County Health Department on Thursday, but hundreds more are still waiting for their opportunity.

Input sought for Cave Run Trail; open house on tap
Daniel Boone National Forest officials will host an open house later this month in Morehead to gather public input on their proposed Cave Run Lake Non-motorized Trail Initiative.

Local briefs 111309

Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week coming up
Hunger is a significant problem in Greenup County, the director of the Greenup homeless education program says.

Outsider Rand Paul gains momentum
It’s an article of faith among Kentucky Republicans that 38 or so counties determine winners in their primaries. They lie primarily in the Fifth Congressional District and nearby in what is known as the “Old Fifth,” before re-districting of congressional districts.

Governor may call special session
Gov. Steve Beshear confirmed Thursday he is considering a special session in December if Harley-Davidson decides to move a York, Pa., motorcyble facility to Shelbyville.

Special session in December?
Gov. Steve Beshear confirmed Thursday he might call a special session in December if Harley Davidson decides to move a manufacturing facility to Kentucky, but he and Senate Minority Leader Ed Worley said the session isn't about gambling.

Legislative report recommends lawmakers look at PFO laws
A report by the legislature's staff on prison populations and costs reached some of the same conclusions of previous studies - the state should consider easing its persistent felony offender laws.

Russell man surprised by PCH Prize Patrol
Jack Layne was awakened from a sound slumber by the persistent pounding on his apartment door Wednesday afternoon.

local briefs 111209

Veterans appreciative of restaurant meal
Local veterans were eager to take a couple of local restaurants up on their offers of free meals on Veterans Day.

Salute to those who have served
Speaking at the annual ceremony at the Boyd County War Memorial on Wednesday, Eulas Hayes had one request for everyone there.

Mall collecting for River Cities Harvest
Local shoppers who support River Cities Harvest have a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card from Ashland Town Center as part of Glimcher Realty Trust’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Report: Boyd libraries have $7.1M in funds
The Boyd County Public Library’s annual report shows taxpayers are getting a good return on their investment, library officials say.

A musical tribute to veterans
With that throwaway remark, Paul G. Blazer High School’s string orchestra director set the bar for Wednesday’s joint performance at Blazer’s Veterans Day ceremony.

Pathways offers new autism services
Two forums in March aimed at parents and other caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorders have brought results.

Paul challenging Grayson's perceived frontrunner status
Bowling Green eye surgeon Rand Paul inched ahead of Secretary Trey Grayson in a recent poll upsetting usual trends in state Republican primaries.

Down on the farm
The simple life appeals to Jarrod E. Stephens.

26th MAGI show this weekend
Morehead Art Guild’s 26th annual Art Show (MAGI) will be Saturday at Carl Perkins Community Center.

Stacks of enjoyment
Lawrence County’s new library is more than a repository for books. It’s a community center, a center for education and economic development, “something everybody in the community will use,” said State Librarian Wayne Onkst.

Oil spill reaches Grayson tributary
A crude oil spill in Elliott County did reach a cold water habitat stream that is a tributary to Grayson Lake.

Officials join pro-coal campaign
Two local county governments have signed resolutions supporting a pro-coal campaign.

Greenup County, conservation district suit settled
Greenup County will pay the county’s soil and water conservation service $40,000 to settle a lawsuit.

Police beat: 11/11/09

Ashland Waldenbooks to close
The Waldenbooks in the Ashland Town Center is expected to be among 200 stores closed by Borders Group Inc. at the end of 2009.

Steve Nunn indicted in Ross murder
Former lawmaker Steve Nunn was indicted Tuesday on charges of murder and violation of a EPO/DVO in the death of his former fiancee Amanda Ross.

No surprise: state tax receipts down again
State budget director Mary lassiter announced Tuesday state tax receipts were down again in October as the recession continues to hang on.

Steps for better recovery
Getting stolen items back after a theft is challenging but law enforcement officials and others say a few simple but effective steps can make a big difference.

Second H1N1 vaccine clinic set
Ashland-Boyd County Health Department officials say they have received enough additional H1N1 vaccine doses to have a second public clinic next week.

Elliott oil spill contained
A crude oil spill in Elliott County on Friday that made its way into an unnamed tributary of the Grayson Lake Reservoir has resulted in significant cleanup actions by company contractors and the Department for Environmental Protection’s Emergency Environmental Response Team.

Local brief 111009

Building relationships
Vaughn and Jennifer Thomas have been missionaries in Asia for almost 15 years, but they prefer not to be called Christians because of the negative connotation of that word in the region where they live and serve.

New election filings announced
Local election filings continue to trickle in for a range of 2010 races.



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