Former Russell Co. Schools Transportation Director Robert Leach Dies at 70

Wednesday, November 11 by WJRS Staff

A former Russell County school transportation director and longtime local theater operator has died. Robert Hale Leach, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 70. Leach was […]

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, November 11 by WJRS Staff

Robert Hale Leach, 70, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born on Saturday, September 22, 1956, in Somerset, he was a son of the late […]

More Than 70 Businesses Explore Federal Contract Opportunities

Wednesday, October 21 by WJRS Staff

More than 70 businesses gathered in Somerset Wednesday to learn how to compete for federal contracts and bring new opportunities to the region. Congressman Hal Rogers and Southeast Kentucky Economic Development hosted the eighth annual […]

Bonnie Sue Acree, age 70, of Russell Springs

Thursday, June 11 by Sean Hammond

Bonnie Sue Acree, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. She was 70 years of age. Born on March 21, 1956, in Kokomo, Indiana, Bonnie was a daughter of […]

Donna Carol Anderson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Donna Carol Anderson, age 70, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday June 6, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. Born July 14, 1955, in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late […]

Kenton G. Bolin, age 70, of Jamestown

Thursday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Kenton G. Bolin, 70, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. Kenton was born in Jamestown, KY on November 28, 1955, a son of the late Frances Adalene (Marcum) […]

Chandra Dalton, age 70, of Windsor

Saturday, December 13 by Sean Hammond

Chandra Dalton, age 70, of Windsor, KY passed away Saturday, December 13 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Saturday, May 21 1955, in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]

KY 70 Bridge Closure in Casey County Begins September 2

Tuesday, August 26 by Sean Hammond

KY 70 in Casey County will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as crews perform bridge deck restoration work. The closure will affect KY 70 at the Green River bridge (mile point 14.6), […]

Joseph Dean Loy, age 70, of Jamestown

Monday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

Joseph Dean Loy, 70, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, June 30th, at home. Joseph was born in Somerset, KY on August 17, 1954, a son of the late Wilma (Shearer) and Azro Loy. Joseph is […]

Anita Ann Brown, age 70, of Columbia

Tuesday, April 22 by Sean Hammond

Anita Ann Brown, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away at Russell County Hospital on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was 70 years of age. Born March 2, 1955, in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter […]

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Former Russell Co. Schools Transportation Director Robert Leach Dies at 70

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

More Than 70 Businesses Explore Federal Contract Opportunities

Bonnie Sue Acree, age 70, of Russell Springs

Donna Carol Anderson, age 70, of Russell Springs

Kenton G. Bolin, age 70, of Jamestown

Chandra Dalton, age 70, of Windsor

KY 70 Bridge Closure in Casey County Begins September 2

Joseph Dean Loy, age 70, of Jamestown

Anita Ann Brown, age 70, of Columbia

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Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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