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Today's News

  • Police Beat 4-2-09

     

    Dry Ridge

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  • Fugitives nabbed in Nebraska

    Three fugitives from an Indiana prison are back behind bars after being apprehended in Nebraska almost a week after their escape.

    Jerry Sargent, a 59-year-old from Williamstown, fled the Branchville Correctional Facility near Tell City, Ind., on Friday, March 20, along with Bobby Cockerell III, 31, and Christopher Marshall, 49.

    Grant County authorities were on alert and local schools kept security tight after speculation Sargent might try to see family members living in the area.

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  • GCHS seniors season comes to a close

    At the beginning of their season, the Grant County High School boys’ basketball team set a goal of reaching 16 to 18 wins.

    Although they reached 19 wins, the seniors wish they had totaled at least 20 and advanced past Owen County in the first round of the region tournament.

    “It was our expectation to get to the region tournament,” Caleb Kinmon said. “It was great to play in an environment like that. We’ve always been told that we had the potential to be a good team. We had to believe in ourselves.”

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  • Wash, girl, Jan. 21

    Joel and Melissa Wash of Sanders announce the birth of their first child.

    Emma Noel Wash was born on Jan. 21, 2009.

    She weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

    Her maternal grandparents are Fred and Judy Money of Dry Ridge.

    Her paternal grandparents are Patricia Jones of Owenton and the late Jimmy Wash.

     

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  • Demons bats come alive for first win

    The Williamstown boys’ baseball team lost their first two games by one run each

    They had been battling to score runs and take advantage when runners were on base.

    The Demons wasted no time in their game against Bracken County, scoring six runs in the first inning on their way to a 10-4 win on March 30.

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  • KSP trooper honored for speed citations

    Kentucky State Police honored eight members of their agency who went above and beyond the call of duty to make the highways in the Commonwealth a safer place. The “Excellence in Highway Safety” Awards are based upon the highest number of occupant protection, speed, driving under the influence (DUI) and commercial vehicle citations written in 2008. An additional award was presented to the Public Affairs Officer who recorded the highest number of community education events relative to highway safety.

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  • Jennings, girl, Feb. 5

    Amber Horn and Merrell Jennings of Williamstown announce the birth of their first child.

    Rhianna Sharell Jennings was born at 7:58 a.m. on Feb. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood.

    She weighed 7 pounds and .02 ounces and was 19 inches long.

    Her maternal grandparents are Tonya and Donald Horn of Williamstown.

    Her paternal grandparents are Brenda Odom and Wilbur Thornton of Murfeesboro, Tenn.

    Rhianna was welcomed home by Tyrell, Grandma and Grandpa.

     

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  • Raquel Tracy chosen as state finalist in Miss Ky. pageant

    Raquel Tracy, 11, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Kentucky pageant to be held June 28, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington. The pageant is held for girls ages 10 through 12.

    The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California.

    Tracy’s activities include cheerleading and gymnastics. She also enjoys playing with her baby sister Tessa.

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  • Spears Lunch Kitchen fills gap for hungry

    Pat Holmquist had driven past the Free Lunch sign outside of 11 S. Main St. in Dry Ridge about 12 times before she decided to come in.

    She was not sure what to expect when she walked into the diner with UK Wildcat blue carpet, an inspirational verse on its menu board and home-cooked food ready to be eaten.

    “I had tears in my eyes,” Holmquist said. “I had never seen anything like this. I had to write to (Larry Spears) and tell him. It was just wonderful. I just thank the Lord for Mr. Spears.”

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