Russell Springs Council to Consider Creating Recreation Director Position

Wednesday, November 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council will consider creating a recreation director position when it meets Thursday evening. The meeting agenda includes the first reading of an ordinance establishing the position, along with a retirement award […]

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 […]

Russell County EMS Board Elects New Chairman, Expands Director Search

Tuesday, November 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board of Directors has a new chairman and is expanding its search for a new EMS director. The board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, welcoming newly appointed members Dale […]

Russell County Jailer Reports October Average Daily Population of 82

Monday, November 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center housed an average of 82 inmates per day during October and generated more than $64,000 through various programs and revenue sources. Jailer Bobby Dunbar presented the monthly totals during Monday […]

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday Morning

Sunday, November 8 by WJRS Staff

A proposed transfer of $100,000 from the county’s general fund to the jail fund is among the items on the agenda for Monday’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting. The court will meet at 10:00 a.m. Magistrates […]

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

Saturday, November 7 by WJRS Staff

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home. Survivors include: His wife – Christine Sarver Sterner Three sons — Ronny (and Traci) Sterner, Jr., of Ravenna, OH; […]

Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset man has been sentenced to thirty-two years in federal prison and still faces state charges, including a case in Russell County. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says Jesus Chavez, 33, was sentenced November […]

Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Cake Auction Set for November 18

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Hospital Auxiliary is preparing for its annual cake auction on Wednesday, November 18th, in the hospital’s conference room. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Longtime auxiliary member […]

David Alan Schafer, 71, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

David Alan Schafer, 71, of Russell Springs, died Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Bernard Ridge Church of God. Friends may call for visitation after 10:00 a.m. until […]

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Russell Springs Council to Consider Creating Recreation Director Position

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

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Russell County EMS Board Elects New Chairman, Expands Director Search

Russell County Jailer Reports October Average Daily Population of 82

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday Morning

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

Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Cake Auction Set for November 18

David Alan Schafer, 71, of Russell Springs

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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