Albany street department employees Brooks Ferguson, Chad Asberry and Tyler Stearns were busy Tuesday morning repairing an area on Wood Street near the Community Center, where a waterline leak had been worked on last week. The crew was preparing the area for a covering of hot-mix asphalt.
Magistrates hear that facility also behind in SKRECC payments
Another meeting was held by Clinton Fiscal Court last Tuesday afternoon, July 22 to specifically discuss the Wellness Center.
The call meeting saw all
The U.S. 127 Corridor Sale is set for next weekend with the official dates Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 7-10.
The 690-mile yard sale extends from Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama.
Beginning about the middle of next week (and possibly even earlier in some places) Clinton County will be a part of over 690 miles of “wall to wall” bargains as another 127 Corridor Sale will begin. The official days are Thursday through Sunday, August 7-10 for
by Sarah Stockton
Cumberland County News
[Editor’s note: The following is a feature article published
During the recent May primary election in Clinton County, the total number of local candidates seeking several offices was somewhat less than expected.
Now, with filing almost over for a few non-partisan races, that same trend is holding true locally, as still
The Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center’s financial and now legal issues continue to be ongoing and was once again discussed at the most recent meeting of Clinton County Fiscal Court.
However, what was discussed wasn’t disclosed as
The Clinton County Emergency Services Management has been working on a project for more than three years and is just now almost complete.
More than 120 hours have been spent retrofitting and outfitting a
Picture-perfect weather keeps events on schedule for first time in three years
The eighth Annual Fireworks Celebration proved to be the biggest event
Annual July 4 celebration should be biggest, best production yet
Independence Day is coming up this Friday and local residents don’t have to leave Albany and Clinton County to enjoy not only an always great fireworks display, but also have a
Grand Canyon hike to fund newest Trooper memorial
On the week dedicated to commemorating the independence and freedom of America, the week of July 4 Independence Day, the
Only one additional candidate tossed his hat into the ring for political office over the past week and also became the first candidate who is not already holding a seat.
Brad Thrasher became the first non-incumbent and sixth overall candidate for one
An effort that has been ongoing for many years now to secure a much deserved Congressional Medal of Honor for Clinton County native Garlin Murl Conner is apparently moving forward despite recent setbacks.
Clinton County will have the opportunity to apply to become a “Certified Work Ready in Progress Community” as fiscal court members heard a presentation from Darrell McGaha about the project through the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board in conjunction with the Education and Workforce Cabinet. The presentation
With this issue of the Clinton County News, we proudly present an annual special section that has become one of our most popular, and most informative special sections, offering an in-depth look at a topic that is
The aged and well used playground equipment on hand at Mountain View Recreation Park, will soon be part of a major upgrade project thanks to the combined efforts of several separate local agencies as well as regional and state organizations.
Clinton County Board of Education held an approximate half-hour regular meeting Monday evening at the Central Office with all members present as well as board attorney Lindsey Bell.
The board first recognized one retiring teacher, Martha Harlan, who was unable to attend
Filing for non-partisan races in Albany and Clinton County continues for just under another month, and over the past week, two individuals filed for seats.
Tony Delk and James “Smitty” Smith, both incumbents, filed for re-election to seats on the Albany City
During the month of June 2014, there were 21 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.
The newly impaneled Clinton County Grand Jury held its first session last Thursday, July 10 and handed down several indictments in open Circuit Court.
The following true bills were returned last week:
* William D. Pate, alleged assault
The winners from Monday night’s scramble at 76 Falls Country Club were John Goodside, Clayton Brown, Wayne Stockton and Mike Riddle.
Former basketball players invited to reunion
It’s hard to believe that we’re just a month away now from the last of the “Big Three” summer holidays – the Labor Day weekend – but even harder to believe
Last of the first and only Fabulous Five, Wallace Clayton ‘Wah Wah’ Jones left us this week. He was 88.
Nicknamed Wah Wah by his sister Jackie when she was just learning to talk and couldn’t pronounce his name, stuck.
The winners from Monday night’s scramble at 76 Falls Country Club were Sawyer Stalcup, Lance Sasser, Kenny Stinson and Lindsey Bell.
Former basketball players invited to reunion
Charlie Hunter, a former standout basketball player from the old Ralph Bunche High School in Barren County, stopped by the office last week to leave some information that might intrigue a
College football season in Kentucky is six weekends away, right? Wrong.
Tis half-dozen Friday’s away. In Bowling Green, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host Bowling Green U., August 29.
CAULEY-STEIN PROTEGE`?
Six-feet-11, 240 pound bundle
Activities still slow, but we’ve passed that magic date
Things are still in that “dog days” of summer stretch that keeps sports activities at a slowdown on the local scene, especially where high school action is concerned.
Summer ball buzz.
July-August in Kentucky is keep-the-pot-boiling time for basketball fans.
Around Louisville, Cardinal buzz – Russ Smith has signed an NBA contract. …. and college basketball’s premier coach Mike Krzyzewski weighed in. “Louisville brings the ACC
Matthew Duvall of the Albany Heat was named MVP during the Southern Kentucky Classic Coach Pitch tournament in Russell County last week.
The winners from Monday night’s scramble at 76 Falls Country Club were Sawyer Stalcup, Lance Cash, Eric Latham and Donnie Sewell.
announce
wedding
Amy Thrasher and
Michael Sams
Amy Thrasher, daughter of Timmy and Kathy Riddle of Burkesville and Donald Thrasher of Algood, Tennessee will
Buying the right bull
The overall goal of any beef operation should be to increase net income. This can be accomplished by bringing in more total dollars than you spend.
Local bikers can trek to Biker Sunday event
Local motorcycle enthusiasts can make the annual trek to the Biker Sunday event this Sunday, August 3 at Alive in the Spirit Church in
Nutrition and the
health of young people
Source CDC
Benefits of
Jimmy Sidwell , above right, is shown accepting a plaque from Albany Mayor Nicky Smith during a luncheon held last week at Albany City Hall in Sidwell’s honor.
A special meeting of the Clinton County Board of Education was held last Thursday afternoon, July 24 at the Central Office board room. Only three board members–chairperson Paula Key, Jeff Sams and Kevin Marcum–were able to attend the special session, along with superintendent Charlotte Bernard.
by: Gayla Duvall
What’s new at the Clinton County Public Library. www.clintoncountypubliclibrary.org.
Best Sellers: Power Play by Catherine Coulter; Invisible by James
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Freshman Orientation will be held at Clinton County High School on July 31st at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Incoming ninth grade students will receive essential information about high school
Emily Bertram, a 2014 Clinton County High School graduate, was the recent recipient of the R. Fred Capps Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $500. The presentation was made last week in Burkesville by Cathi Capps, shown
EWS will be responsible for picking up and destroying unwanted medication that is dropped off in Clinton County’s Safe Drug Drop-Off container located at the Albany Police Department. Denney said the prescription drugs are transported to Somerset
