In July 3-9 issue
JAMESTOWN - With the annual Lakefest activities set to get underway, Jamestown Mayor Brooks Bates is urging everyone to attend this year's celebration. He notes that next year's celebration around Monument Square may be jeopardized at its current location due to the forthcoming building of the new Judicial Center.

In June 28 issue, Russell County News
By Barbara Sharp Zimmerman, Columnist
The other night just before midnight, I was awakened from a deep sleep by the sounds of firecrackers and other booming fireworks. I got up, looked out across my front yard and sure enough, my weekend neighbors were having a blast – at the expense of my rest.

In June 28 issue, Russell County News
A vaporous full floating torso apparition got you nervous about your library? Commonwealth Paranormal wants to hear from you. They are a group of paranormal investigators, recently coming to light in Kentucky. “Our clients provide us information about what they are experiencing,” explained on of the group’s leaders. “Then we come in with scientific equipment to either justify or de-bunk.”

In June 28 issue, Russell County News
Growing up in separate parts of England, this week’s “Russell County Heroes” never imagined that they would live their retired lives in Jamestown, teaching dancing to any and all comers.

In June 28 issue, Russell County News
Commonwealth Attorney Matthew Leveridge reported several pleadings in Russell Circuit Court over the last week.

ONLINE UPDATE, June 27
The Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments against 12 individuals this month ranging from rape and sodomy to drug trafficking, according to Russell Circuit Court.