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Three names sent to governor to fill Casey County judgeship vacancy
tkleffman@amnews.comLIBERTY — Gov. Steve Beshear finally got three names to choose from in selecting a replacement for former Casey Circuit Judge James Weddle last week, but it’s not clear if an appointment will be made before the November election. The judicial...Tags: Local Elections, Republican Party, Lawyers, Judges, Politics
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BUILDING BLOCKS: $500,000 grant helps Harrodsburg reshape its future
tkleffman@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — Kentucky’s oldest settlement is feeling its age and, as such, is preparing to undergo a major makeover. A nip here, a tuck there. A hip replacement. Ażnew hairstyle, color, maybe some streaks. A healthier diet. More exercise....Tags: Christianity, Human Interest, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Arts and Culture, Hitachi Ltd.
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DHS grad uses crown as anti-bullying pulpit
smojica@amnews.comWhen Stephanie Ramos became a victim of cyber bullying, she quickly lost confidence in herself. As part of her recovery from the emotional effects of being targeted, Ramos, now 19, decided to enter the National American Miss Kentucky Pageant. She won the...Tags: High Schools, Human Interest, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Schools, Students
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Opening the blinds on pension secrecy
Guest columnistKentucky’s pension debt, which stands at nearly $34 billion today, is expected to reach $40 billion during the next three years. How different would our situation be today if former Gov. Wendell Ford had not decided back in 1972 that taxpayers...Tags: Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, Politics, Government, Career and Workplace
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News Briefs for July 31, 2012
Millennium Park electrical outage There will be no electricity available in Millennium Park from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman with Danville-Boyle County Parks and Recreation. Danville native named UK trustee Gov. Steve...
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Veterans designation on licenses available in October
Clark County veterans wanting to have their service status shown on their drivers licenses will have to wait until October at the earliest for the designation. In June, Gov. Steve Beshear signed a bill allowing veterans to have their status included on...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice
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GUEST EDITORIAL: Child abuse review panel has no teeth
By executive order, Gov. Steve Beshear recently created a panel to review child fatality and near fatality cases. The Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel is described as “independent” and “multi-disciplinary.”...Tags: Abusive Behavior
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Governor appoints Bill Dyehouse to second-district magistrate seat
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — Two days after Lincoln County magistrates voted to recommend that deceased Magistrate Dexter Todd's seat be filled by his widow, Brenda Todd, Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed fiscal court veteran Bill Dyehouse instead. Judge-Executive...Tags: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Elections, Politics, Government
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Beshear blows smoke on economy
Guest Columnist’m not sure President Barack Obama asked for help with sharpening his campaign message, but Politico reports that Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear offered a couple of gems anyhow. First, he advised Obama to cease accepting so much responsibility for our...Tags: Barack Obama, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, POLITICO LLC, Executive Branch
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Paul to speak at Chamber luncheon
Sun staff report The Winchester/Clark County Chamber of Commerce will welcome U.S. Senator Rand Paul to its August Public Policy Luncheon next week. Paul, Kentucky’s Republican junior senator, is scheduled to speak at the event which takes place...
Tags: Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Tea Party Movement
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NAACP banquet raises scholarship funds
smojica@amnews.comAbout 125 people attended the Danville-Boyle County NAACP’s 37th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday to raise money for college scholarships and also learn more about the importance of voting. The program, held at First Christian Church on...Tags: Music, Local Government, Judges, Elections, Politics
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Danville plant adding jobs as business rebounds
dbrock@amnews.comA Danville manufacturer bitten like many others by the floundering economy will be adding jobs on the heels of a recent upswing in demand. Green Boiler Technologies of Danville will add 27 full-time jobs and invest $365,000, which will include...Tags: Corporate Officers, Economy, Finance, Energy Saving, Engineering
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