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Danville hero lost at sea 143 years ago
Contributing writerBellevue Cemetery is the final resting place of many Kentuckians, ranging from governors and Civil War generals to unidentified soldiers in the National Cemetery section. A paved road weaves between towering stone monuments and modest markers, over...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Interest, Wars and Interventions
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Prep Swimming: Danville's Chappie Couzens has enjoyed his long ride with the Admirals swim team and is looking forward to ending the season on strong note
marsee@amnews.comSenior night was over, but Chappie Couzens had one more thing to do. The only senior on the Danville swim team took a moment following the meet Wednesday at Boles Natatorium to address his teammates, telling them how much he appreciated what they did...Tags: Swimming, Hobbies, Science and Technology, Schools, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Obituary: Col. James W. Ferguson (1923-2012)
COCOA BEACH, Fla. — Col. James Woodrow Ferguson, U.S. Army, retired, died Aug. 15 in Jacksonville, Fla. He lived in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Born Nov. 3, 1923, in Ashland, Ky., he graduated from the United States Naval Academy and retired from the United...Tags: Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Cocoa Beach, U.S. Army
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Governor launches designated-driver campaign
news@jessaminejournal.comGov. Steve Beshear launched Kentucky’s HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers on Friday, encouraging people to participate in designated driving programs throughout Kentucky and the nation. The national campaign was established by the family of Navy...Tags: Motorvehicle Accidents, Steve Beshear, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections
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Danville businessman Stuart Powell receives state aviation award
LEXINGTON — Kentuckians who made achievements in the field of aviation and aeronautics were honored with induction into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame in Lexington on Oct. 27. Danville businessman Stuart Powell received the Aviation...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War II (1939-1945), Vietnam War (1955-1975), Human Interest, Wars and Interventions
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Education briefs for May 10
East Middle students visit DC About 100 students from East Jessamine Middle School traveled to Washington, D.C., April 25-29. Students visited historic sites and national monuments in the nation’s capital as well as Mount Vernon and Naval Academy...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Schools, Mount Vernon, Education, High Schools
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LOOKING BACK: From Our Files for April 29
100 years ago — 1912 The express business at the Danville depot is the heaviest in years, and a force of men is necessary to transfer the shipments. Five hundred crates of vegetables shipped from the southern states were transferred yesterday...
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Prep Football: Boyle County linebacker Zach Hester signs with Navy
hmorris@amnews.comZach Hester can finally relax. The long, stressful task of getting his appointment to the United States Naval Academy is complete. The Boyle County senior accepted his appointment to Navy on Wednesday, ending months of interviews, medical tests and...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, The Associated Press, Health, Ken Niumatalolo, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Obituary: Wendell Smiley Jr.
LANCASTER — Wendell Wayne Smiley Jr. of Lancaster, Ky., passed away Feb. 5, 2012, at the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Joyce Burgess Profitt Smiley; and his children and...Tags: Cancer, Healthcare Provider, Rockwell Automation Inc., U.S. Air Force, Obituaries
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Keepsakes: Military news for Jan. 1, 2012
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Danville native Commander Jason Hammond recently deployed aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Hammond is the ship's operations officer.
The operations department manages the combat direction center and is responsible for all operational planning,...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Defense, Station North, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Health
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Football Preview 2011: Boyle accustomed to winning titles, taking aim at another
hmorris@amnews.comWith two straight state titles and seven in the last 12 years, winning is a habit at Boyle County. And it’s a habit that coach Larry French knows will not change just because of who may be gone. “They’re accustomed to winning the state...Tags: High School Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions
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Prep Football: Boyle's Hester shows ability, class in loss to Highlands
larry@amnews.comFor a season-opening game, it’s hard to imagine it being any better than the Boyle County-Highlands matchup here Friday night. The Bluebirds won 35-14 to end Boyle’s 30-game win streak, but certainly losing to the team that won the last...Tags: High School Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions
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