In June 21 issue, Russell County News
While there’s probably not a lot of use for it, the web site for the Russell County News and the Times Journal is available in in multitude of languages. This means you can send a link to your friends in Moscow, Tokyo, Bagdad or Mexico City and they read it in their native language.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
Habitat for Humanity of Russell County is now taking applications for their next house that will be started some time in 2009. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry that builds houses with families in need of a simple, decent house. It is not a give away program.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
If persevering through tough and trying times and fighting for a cause makes one a hero, this week’s choice as “Russell County Hero,” was made nearly a decade ago. Matthew Cape, 15, lost his mother to an overdose nine years ago and has been doing his best to combat drugs and alcohol abuse ever since.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
Taking effect March 1 2009, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has modified the upstream boundaries of Lake Cumberland for fishing regulation purposes. To be included under Lake Cumberland fishing regulations are parts of what are now the Cumberland, Big South Fork, Rockcastle and Laurel Rivers.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
Whether you are a 60 foot house boat or a canoe, the United States Coast Guard requires that every boat carry certain safety equipment. This year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Cumberland Project and the Friends of Lake Cumberland have teamed up to establish an awards program available to the public.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
Anyone who happened to arrive at the auditorium at Lindsey Wilson College (LWC) the afternoon of June 17th, may have gotten the impression they were at a reenactment of the Kentucky Derby. However, the folks on stage had some strange binoculars and were prone to act on whatever suggestion came from the emcee, Jim Wand.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
By Ron Cowell, Columnist
This week we take a look at a local business man who is a true car lover. Ted Beckman and his wife Julie who own Lake & Shake Grill have been in business in Russell Springs for the past 14 years.

In June 21 issue, Russell County News
By Barbara Sharp Zimmerman, Columnist
In a recent editorial in a sister publication, the writer wondered if we really and truly want change from a newly elected president, asserting that,  “All the politicians, Presidents Reagan, Clinton and Bush, have stated they will bring us this change. But we are still waiting.” Oh, I beg to differ.