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  • Economy, taxes top legislative session

    With state legislators beginning the 30-day 2009 General Assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 6, Rep. Royce Adams and Sen. Damon Thayer, the two local lawmakers, talk about issues likely to be discussed during the session. See next week’s News for updates from the session.

    Rep. Royce Adams, D-Dry Ridge

    As the 2009 General Assembly begins, what are a couple of issues you believe will be the main focus and how do you stand on those issues? What do you personally hope to see discussed during this session?

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  • Help with groceries is here

    How would you like to spend $30 for groceries and walk away with enough food to feed a family of four for a week?

    It’s possible, Kim McKinnon said.

    McKinnon and other members of Family Worship Center have gotten involved with Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational relief and support group helping communities across the United States.

    “With this economy, we felt like we needed to help families,” said McKinnon. “This isn’t about Family Worship Center. We want the other churches and the community to get involved.”

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  • Icy roads lead to hazardous driving

    The weather outside was frightful on Tuesday, Dec. 23 for motorists and local first responders.

    Drizzling rain and freezing temperatures led to icy roadways and countless wrecks.

    A pickup truck overturned on the U.S. 25 bypass at 4:30 p.m., beginning an onslaught of calls that did not end until late, said Dry Ridge Fire Chief Robert Bruin.

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  • Looking back at 2008

    The year 2008 brought Grant County a lot of changes, as well as tragedy and triumph. During the year, Grant Countians faced adversity by acts of nature and crimes committed against each other. The community said farewell to fallen soldiers, former political leaders and teenagers who died much too young. The community also celebrated the opening of a new school in Sherman and a national cemetery in Williamstown. It was a year of sad endings and new beginnings. As 2009 begins, we take a moment to glance back at the news that made 2008 a year to remember.

    January

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  • Fire symposium set for Jan. 17, Jan. 18

    The Dry Ridge Fire Department will host its second fire symposium featuring two nationally recognized speakers.

    This year’s symposium is planned for Jan. 17 and Jan. 18 at Grant County High School.

    The cost of the symposium is $75 and includes breakfast and lunch both days.

    In order to reduce and possibly eliminate the cost to local volunteer firefighters, sponsors from the community are needed. Businesses, individuals or organizations choosing to sponsor a fire fighter will be recognized on a banner and during the programs.

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  • News observes holiday deadlines

    The News office will be closed for New Year’s on Thursday, Jan. 1.

    The editorial (news) and advertising deadline for the Jan. 5 issue of The Grant County Express will be 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

     

     

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  • Grant County schools set new regulations

    The Grant County Schools Food Service is implementing new regulations and procedures relating to charges for food purchased in the cafeterias. The new regulations do not, in any way, relate, affect or change anything for students who have already applied and qualify for free meals via the Federal Free/Reduced Priced Meal Program for the 2008-09 school year -- students receiving free meals will continue to do so.

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  • Out of Africa

    Awa has returned home to Grant County.

    That was the African name given to 26-year-old Krystal Hutchinson during her more than two-year mission trip to Mali in West Africa.

    The Dry Ridge resident arrived home in mid-November to a slew of signs and happy family members and friends.

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  • Anti-drug group hosts champions night

    The Champions For A Drug Free Grant County are hosting champions night at two upcoming ballgames.

    Students will be admitted free to the following home games:

    • 6 p.m. - Jan. 12 - The GC Lady Braves take on the Lady Wildcats of Pendleton County

    • 7:30 p.m. - Jan. 13 - The GC Braves face off against the Owen County Rebels

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  • Relay kickoff set for Jan. 19

    Are you ready to relay? The Grant County Relay For Life gets started with a bang on Jan. 19. A kickoff breakfast has been planned for 8 a.m. at Dana Corporation (in the conference room.) An evening kickoff has been planned for 6 p.m. at Grant County Deposit Bank (next to Tractor Supply) in Williamstown.

    The relay is the signature fund raising event for the American Cancer Society. Money is used for programs and research. The kickoff event is open to business owners, team captains, cancer survivors or those just wanting more information about the relay.

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