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$1 million in funding secured for Stanford water line upgrade
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — Department of Agriculture officials have awarded more than $1 million in loan and grant funding for a water system upgrade project on Danville Avenue. USDA Rural Development State Director Tom Fern said Stanford Water Department will...Tags: Water Supply
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Federal USDA rural business official tours Lincoln Manufacturing
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — A top business development official in the Obama administration visited Stanford last week to tour a local factory that has benefitted from millions in government-guaranteed loans over the past three years. Lillian Salerno, acting...Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues
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Deadlines loom on Lancaster water plant deal
kpeek@amnews.comLANCASTER — Following a ruling by the state attorney general, the city of Lancaster was forced to turn over recordings from a January executive session where council members discussed the water contract between the city and the Garrard County...Tags: Water Supply, Plant Openings, Government Contracts
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Garrard water agreement put on hold
kpeek@amnews.comLANCASTER — Garrard County Water Association voted to reject the proposal submitted to them from the Lancaster City Council regarding the pending water plant. According to Paul Reynolds, president of the association, the board had concerns... -
Lancaster considers options for water treatment plant
kpeek@amnews.comLANCASTER — Discussion about a proposed new water treatment plant in Lancaster is continuing following a workshop Monday at city hall. Attending were Lancaster City Council members, Mayor Brenda Powers, Garrard Fiscal Court members, engineers,...Tags: Water Supply, Science and Technology, Plant Openings, John Wilson, Technology
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There's no tomfoolery with Thanksgiving turkey
The traditional holiday turkey will be prepared by about 250 million households this year. To make that dinner safer for everyone to enjoy, there are a few precautions to take when preparing your next turkey dinner. Planning ahead will help reduce the...
Tags: Butterball Turkey, Turkey, Holidays, Turkey (animal), Dressing and Stuffing
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Chandler praises recovery act during Nicholasville stop
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comJust one week before Kentucky voters will head to the polls, U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler made a campaign stop at Nicholasville’s McKechnie Vehicle Components on Tuesday morning to tout the accomplishments of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...Tags: General Motors Corp., Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Russ Meyer, Ben Chandler
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Education briefs for Oct. 11
Kids Connection participating in USDA food program Kids Connection Learning Center announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Food Program administered by the Kentucky Department of Education. Meals will be served at no separate charge to...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Education
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Education briefs for Oct. 4
Danaher completes honors academy Makensie Danaher, a senior at East Jessamine High School, participated in the Commonwealth Honors Academy during the summer at Murray State University. Makensie and 94 other students completed the three-week academy ...Tags: Human Interest, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Colleges and Universities, Bellaire
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Water district receives nearly $1M loan from USDA
brossi@jessaminejournal.comJessamine County received nearly $1 million from the Kentucky USDA Rural Development department Friday morning to go toward a new water storage tank in District No. 1. USDA State Director Tom Fern presented a ceremonial check of $945,000 to Jessamine...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Water Supply, Tom Buford, Russ Meyer, Ben Chandler
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Education briefs for Sept. 27
FFA sells raffle tickets for Dodge truck The Jessamine County FFA chapter is teaming up with the local Dodge dealership of Nicholasville and the Kentucky FFA Association to raise money for the chapter in a new way. Through this partnership, Dodge...Tags: Services and Shopping
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Lack of funding stalls water plant project
smojica@amnews.comKentucky Division of Water officials are reviewing Danville’s plans to expand its water treatment plant, and once state officials sign off on the project, the city can formally pursue state and federal funding programs. Sending out the $19...Tags: Water Supply, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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