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Danville, Kentucky is located in Boyle County. Zip codes in Danville, KY include 40422, and 40423. More Danville information.

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Yesterday | The Interior Journal

Pipeline fire erupts in Hustonville

For commuters and school bus drivers, the timing of Monday's gas line fire in Hustonville couldn't have been worse.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Courier-Journal

Book reviews | Heather Henson's tales capture life in small towns

Heather Henson, the Central Kentucky author who has returned from her sojourn of studying creative writing and working in publishing in New York City, has drawn on her Kentucky roots to produce a half dozen books for children, from picture books to young adult novels that capture the nuance of kids growing up in small towns in the upper South.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Kentucky.com

U.S. Senate race attracts 10th candidate

John Long, 64, who operates a convenience store outside of Danville, is the 10th Kentuckian to announce a bid for next year's U.S. Senate race.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Louisville Business First

Red Wing Shoe to close Danville plant, lay off 140

Already operating at reduced capacity for months, Red Wing Shoe said it will close its manufacturing facility in Danville, Ky.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

Danville boot plant closing

The loss of blue-collar jobs across the country has led to the closing of a Danville plant that makes work boots.

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KPLR-11

Red Wings Shoes to lay off about 200 workers in Kentucky and Minnesota

Minnesota-based boot maker Red Wing Shoes says it will lay off about 200 workers in Kentucky and Minnesota due to soaring unemployment among blue collar workers - the company's core market.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Small Times

Red Wing to close Danville plant

Nov. 12--Here's a ripple effect from the recession: The loss of blue-collar jobs across the country has led to the closing of a Danville plant that makes work boots.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Kentucky.com

Big Brothers could struggle to make next payroll, board says

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass fulfilled its last payroll, but the organization could struggle to pay its 18 employees in the future because of the alleged embezzlement of $435,837 by a former office manager, board members said Tuesday.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

WTVG

Former student will be getting back some blasts from her past

Crews of Midwest Environmental Control are cleaning up Scott high school right now.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader

No role too small in 'Oz'

It was the first step on the Yellow Brick Road. "It was, like, oh, oh, oh my gosh," said Lexi Watts, 13.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

WAVE-TV Louisville

Danville man dies in duplex fire

A fire in Danville has killed a 70-year-old man. Boyle County Coroner James Ramey said Howard Watts was sitting at his kitchen table when fire broke out in his duplex Sunday night.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

Kentucky.com

State approves loan for new business to hire 65 in Lexington

State officials on Thursday approved a $250,000 forgivable loan for a high-tech company locating in Lexington.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

KLEX TV

Danville Man Arrested After Firing Shots At U.S. Postal Truck

A man was arrested in Boyle County Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly fired shots at a U.S. postal truck as it drove away from his residence.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Richmond Register

Choosing a practically perfect college

Whew! I'm exhausted. My brain hurts. I've dedicated countless hours to figuring out the best way to get rid of Mitchell, our high school senior.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

KLEX TV

Woman Injured In Fall Out Of Boyle County Haunted House

A woman was injured after falling from a second story window at a popular Boyle County haunted house Thursday night.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

WAVE-TV Louisville

Inmates to face charges in KY. prison riot

A Kentucky prosecutor says that more than 100 inmates will be criminally charged for their role in an August 21 riot.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Kentucky.com

Central Baptist, Ephraim McDowell limit hospital visitation

Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington said that as of Thursday, it will limit hospital visitations by people younger than 18 to help prevent the spread of flu.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

Kentucky Governor's Office

Three Kentucky scenic byways receive national designation

Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that three Kentucky scenic corridors - Lincoln Heritage Highway, Kentucky Great River Road and Woodlands Trace - have been elevated to National Scenic Byway designation by the Federal Highway Administration.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader

A cultural loss

Central Kentucky is losing a great asset in George Foreman, director of the Norton Center for the Arts for 26 years and founder of Danville's Brass Band Festival.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Campbell County Recorder

Villa Madonna Counselor is Recognized

Carole Lonneman, high school counselor at Villa Madonna Academy, was informed last week that she has been chosen Counselor of the Year by Centre College in Danville, KY.

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