Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

More arrests were made in Russell County in 2022 than the year prior, according to new data released by Kentucky State Police. By law, Kentucky State Police is required to submit an annual report each […]

Jamestown Council holds first reading of proposed rate increase

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council held its first reading of an ordinance that would increase water and sewer rates. The proposed ordinance, which still requires a second reading and vote to pass, includes a 31.5 percent […]

Increase in ticks locally, across Kentucky this summer

Monday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

Here locally and across the state, there are reports of an increase in the number of ticks being found on people and animals. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the increase in ticks […]

KCTCS colleges to see tuition increase

Tuesday, June 20 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents has approved a $2,000 base salary increase for regular full-time employees and voted to increase tuition at all KCTCS colleges, including Somerset Community College. The […]

City of Russell Springs facing substantial insurance cost increase

Wednesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs had a good year financially, with each department coming in under budget, according to Mayor Eddie Thomas. As the city looks ahead to next year’s budget, it will do so […]

Jamestown City Council examining water & sewer rate increase

Wednesday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is examining a water & sewer rate increase that is desperately needed, according to the engineering firm that conducted a rate study for the city. No action was taken at last […]

Slight increase in Republican voter registration ahead of primary

Tuesday, May 16 by Derek Aaron

There was an increase in Republican voter registration in early April, prior to the voter rolls closing for today’s primary election for governor and other statewide constitutional offices. According to figures from the secretary of […]

Local, statewide wild turkey harvests increase this year

Tuesday, May 9 by Derek Aaron

With the 2023 spring wild turkey hunting season coming to a close this past weekend, preliminary harvest results from this season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Russell County, […]

Price of first-class stamp set to increase again this summer

Friday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Postal Service is hoping to raise the price of first-class stamps to 66 cents, an increase of 4.8 percent from its current 63 cents. If approved, the price of a first-class stamp will […]

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

New data shows Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month from the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics recorded a 6 percent unemployment rate in February, a one-percent increase from the same […]

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Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

Jamestown Council holds first reading of proposed rate increase

Increase in ticks locally, across Kentucky this summer

KCTCS colleges to see tuition increase

City of Russell Springs facing substantial insurance cost increase

Jamestown City Council examining water & sewer rate increase

Slight increase in Republican voter registration ahead of primary

Local, statewide wild turkey harvests increase this year

Price of first-class stamp set to increase again this summer

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

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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