In May 15-21 issue
WOLF CREEK DAM - Work stopped on grouting of Wolf Creek Dam last weekend because of ecological problems, and bore holes into the dam continue to drink in grout, meaning there is still no answer on if or when the level of Lake Cumberland may be increased.

In May 15-21 issue
NEAR ROWENA - Last weekend marked a first this year for Lake Cumberland. According to reports Cory Bankemper, 22, from northern Kentucky, was seriously injured in a boating accident.

In May 15-21 issue
JAMESTOWN - Special Judge Cletus Miracle returned to Russell County this week to hear matters either brought by or against James Stewart Faller II, as well as his wife and pharmacist Leon Grider.

In May 15-21 issue
JAMESTOWN - Fiscal Court members took exception to the jailer's absence during the jail report and the amount of overtime in the jail. In a unanimous vote, the magistrates approved the purchase of a computer-operated time clock system that will log in employees by their fingerprints, both for the staffs of the jail and the county road department.

In May 15-21 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - The monthly meeting of the City Commission on Thurs., May 8, was highlighted by a 30-minute discussion between commissioners and two groups of citizens over a noise complaint.

In May 15-21 issue
JAMESTOWN - An ongoing dog problem is forcing the city's police department to take "aggressive" action towards locating animals and even citing their owners, according to Police Chief Mike Keaton.

In May 15-21 issue
JAMESTOWN - At a special called budget workshop Monday night, the city council addressed the rising cost of fuel and other supplies, as well as pay raises.