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Hunting for bodies deep at the base of dam
 In June 19-25 issue
WOLF CREEK DAM - Gene and Sandy Ralston made a return trip to Lake
Cumberland recently, and again they were searching for the body of a
drowning victim. They were also asked to hunt for a possible murder victim. The Ralstons run a very successful recovery service, which quickly
located the body of Shane Pierce in December of 2006 in the dark depths
of Lake Cumberland.
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Movement on jail: not much
In June 19-25
JAMESTOWN - No decisions, no recommendations, no movement at all came
from the Russell County Fiscal Court in regard to the question of
whether to build a jail or not. The members of the court received the report they'd asked for from the
consulting company hired to study the options for building a new jail.
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Russell Springs says no to ATV riders
In June 19-25 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - Upon hearing the reading of a letter by City Attorney
Matthew DeHart concerning the riding of all-terrain vehicles on city
property, city leaders decided it best not lease property to citizens
for ATV use during last Thursday's meeting of the Russell Springs City
Commission.
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Residents raising own food to save $$
In June 19-25
RUSSELL SPRINGS - With much of the Midwest experiencing record flooding
and the loss of million of dollars worth of crops in recent weeks,
Kentucky farmers and vegetable garden growers — including those in this
county — are looking at how they can help themselves shore up from the
loss, according to E. Raymond Thompson, Russell County's extension
agent for agriculture.
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Fuel prices fuel local farmers' concerns
In June 19-25 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - Russell County's farmers are being hit hard by rising
diesel fuel costs, which as of Tuesday are around $4.70 per gallon,
nationwide, according to E. Raymond Thompson, Russell County's
extension agent for agriculture and natural resources.
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Three seriously injured in head-on collision
In June 19-25 issue
JAMESTOWN - A head-on collision Monday afternoon east of Jamestown sent
three people to UK Medical Center via Air-Evac helicopter with serious
injuries. Two otheres were treated at the Russell County Hospital for
non-life threatening injuries.
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Better road, new building for more jobs
 In June 19-25 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - Construction is progressing on the realignment of
French Valley Road. So is construction on the Russell County Industrial
Authority’s new “spec” building.
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Leveridge announces plea agreements, sentencings
In June 19-25 issue
Commonwealth Attorney Matthew Leveridge announced plea
agreements and sentencings in cases at Russell Circuit Court.
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