Two people airlifted from Somerset wreck, details unknown about parkway wreck

Wednesday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Two people were airlifted following a two-vehicle wreck in Somerset yesterday. The Somerset Fire Department said two people were airlifted following a wreck that occurred at the intersection of Highway 80 and West Highway 914. […]

Lester recognized at regional FRYSC meeting

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinator Gordon Lester was recently recognized at a regional Family Resource and Youth Services event. One of Lester’s programs was selected for the Impact Report Spotlight. Local coordinators across […]

Monticello Elementary student passes away from injuries from car wreck

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Wayne County School District announced yesterday the death of a 4th-grade student from injuries sustained in a car wreck last week. Caroline Alvarez, a 4th-grade student at Monticello Elementary, passed away as a result […]

Nearby licensing offices busy as REAL ID deadline nears

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Starting tomorrow, an individual’s license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the United States or enter federal buildings. A REAL ID can be received by visiting one of […]

Brumett selected for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School student Blair Brumett has been selected to participate in this year’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. The one-week summer leadership program is hosted by the Center for Rural Development. This year, 24 students […]

Burton says RCPL looking at variety of programs this summer

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is gearing up for the summer with a variety of programs for the community. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton said the library is looking to cover its bases in providing […]

Local students from LWC Nursing program recognized

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Local students in the Lindsey Wilson College Nursing program were recognized at a recent ceremony. Haley Cook of Russell Springs was presented the Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Nursing Professional Development Award. Cook was also recognized for […]

Homework Help program at RCPL has been beneficial for local students

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Homework Help program offered by the Russell County Public Library has been beneficial for local students. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton said the program has been a major success. For more information, or to […]

Russell County Children’s Theater set to make a comeback

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Children’s Theater is set to make a comeback. At its most recent meeting, the board of education voted to allocate funds to bring the program back for the first time since schools […]

KSP Post 15 adds new trooper

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15, which covers Russell County, has added a new trooper. Somerset native Sean Sweat will join Post 15 after recently graduating from the state police academy. Sweat is one of 33 […]

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Two people airlifted from Somerset wreck, details unknown about parkway wreck

Lester recognized at regional FRYSC meeting

Monticello Elementary student passes away from injuries from car wreck

Nearby licensing offices busy as REAL ID deadline nears

Brumett selected for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

Burton says RCPL looking at variety of programs this summer

Local students from LWC Nursing program recognized

Homework Help program at RCPL has been beneficial for local students

Russell County Children’s Theater set to make a comeback

KSP Post 15 adds new trooper

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown