Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs announced plans to purchase a new fire truck for the city’s fire department at last week’s council meeting, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as […]

Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Tuesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working to address issues identified in a recent federal review of a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice. The sheriff’s office received more than $100,000 in federal […]

Fiscal court receives grant funds toward purchase of new tanker truck for Eli Fire Department

Wednesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for nearly $21,000 that will be used toward purchasing a new tanker truck for the Eli Fire Department. The new truck will replace the department’s 1982 […]

Russell County Honor Guard receives grant to fund building repairs

Friday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Honor Guard was the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Lake Area Foundation to help fund needed building repairs. The funds will go toward repair/replacement of the roofing, gutters, and water-damaged […]

County set to begin work soon on road with modified asphalt grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

The county is set to begin work soon on a road project on Crocus Road with the assistance of a grant. The county opened bids for a project on Crocus Road at the fiscal court […]

Russell County still in contention for EPA grant

Friday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County continues to be in contention for a major grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The fiscal court recently applied for a grant that would provide seed funding to launch a comprehensive recycling program […]

Fiscal court receives grant for new road project

Wednesday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for a new road project on Crocus Road. The fiscal court announced a grant for just over $133,000 from the Kentucky Department of Waste Management. The […]

County receives grant to kickstart civics club

Wednesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to begin work on starting a civics club aimed at teaching students about local government. The county recently received a $7,000 grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission to […]

Hospital receives grant for Food is Medicine program, looking forward to possibilities

Friday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital recently received good news with the announcement of a grant that will help fund the Food is Medicine program. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson discussed what’s ahead for the program. Thompson also said […]

Russell Springs looking to utilize grant funds to replace water lines; Mayor thanks community for support during recent health concerns

Monday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs plans to utilize grant funds to update its water infrastructure. Much of last week’s city council meeting was spent approving documents for a grant that would modernize the city’s water […]

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Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Fiscal court receives grant funds toward purchase of new tanker truck for Eli Fire Department

Russell County Honor Guard receives grant to fund building repairs

County set to begin work soon on road with modified asphalt grant

Russell County still in contention for EPA grant

Fiscal court receives grant for new road project

County receives grant to kickstart civics club

Hospital receives grant for Food is Medicine program, looking forward to possibilities

Russell Springs looking to utilize grant funds to replace water lines; Mayor thanks community for support during recent health concerns

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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