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Red Cross In Need Of Disaster Response Volunteers

London, Kentucky, Wednesday, January  25 – The Lake Cumberland Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers with flexible schedules to respond to single and multi-family home fires and often disasters in the Lake Cumberland service area which includes the following counties:  Casey, Adair, Cumberland, Clinton, Russell, Pulaski, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley, Laurel, Clay, Knox,…

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SCC Ems Paramedic Program Earns Accreditation

Somerset  – The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Paramedic program at Somerset Community College (SCC) recently earned recognition from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as a fully accredited program with no violations or recommendations for improvement. Such recognition, said program director Tracey Franklin, is rare and should be celebrated. “Our program…

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PSC grants rate hike

FRANKFORT  – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) last week granted Cumberland Valley Electric a rate hike but reduced the amount requested by the electric distribution cooperative. In an order issued last week, the PSC directed Cumberland Valley to conduct a financial study that examines how the utility can reduce expenses and also directed Cumberland…

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PRIDE offers solid waste management workshops across the region

SOMERSET  — Southern and Eastern Kentuckians are invited to a free workshop to learn more about solid waste management as well as how to organize and recruit volunteers for a Spring Cleanup event in their community. Starting in February, PRIDE will host six free workshops across southeastern Kentucky to assist communities with their solid waste…

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Kindergarten Entry Age Cutoff Moves To August 1

Frankfort  – Beginning with the upcoming school year, children entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before August 1. Up until now, the cutoff was October 1. The General Assembly changed the law in 2012, based on the premise that younger students may not be ready for kindergarten and may not get off…

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Lady Raiders Alumni Celebrations

  Photos by Greg Bird The Lady Raiders celebrated both past and future members of the team during Alumni Night celebrations before the game Monday. Future Lady Raiders from the District’s elementary teams were honored prior to tip off. United Cumberland Bank also presented a check to Coach Waters and the squad to help support…

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Deputy Horne receives Governor’s Award

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron announces Wayne County Deputy Sheriff Joe Horne is a recipient of a 2016 Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award. Sheriff Catron nominated Deputy Horne for this award in November 2016 which covered the enforcement period of October 1, 2015 thru September 30, 2016. Governor Matt Bevin awarded Deputy Horne this prestigious…

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