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updated: Sun Jun 29, 2008 06:14 am

Martin News

Local news for Martin, KY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Sunday Jun 29 | Independent

Gilmore's resignation official on Tuesday

Ashland Mayor Steve Gilmore's resignation will become effective Tuesday, but officials cannot move to appoint a replacement until at least mid-July. Gilmore, who has stepped down to become superintendent of ...

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Courier-Journal

Twin office tower site needs rezoning

A zoning request to build twin office towers across from Louisville Slugger Field has passed a key review and now awaits final approval by the Louisville Metro Council.

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Related Topix: Louisville, KY

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Independent

In Your View -

Conservation best solution to oil woes Friday's opinion column by Martin Schram pretended to address the problem of high gas prices in this country.

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Related Topix: Jackson, KY, Worthington, KY, Ashland, KY, Opinion

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Independent

9 indicted in group home abuse probe

Nine former employees of a Carter County group home for mentally handicapped adults have been indicted in connection with what authorities have termed "a dangerous pattern of abuse" at the facility.

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Related Topix: Carter County, KY, Grayson, KY, Healthcare Law, Law

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Independent

Author details war lore

John David Preston takes delight in locating lost details of local Civil War history.

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Related Topix: Johnson County, KY, Louisa, KY, Ashland, KY

Thu May 29, 2008

Lexington Herald-Leader

Floyd County man dies riding in bed of pickup

A Floyd County man who was riding in the back of a pickup was killed early Tuesday when the truck ran over an embankment.

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Related Topix: Floyd County, KY, Langley, KY, Hueysville, KY

Tue May 27, 2008

Independent

Scholarship dinner slated

A Saturday benefit will serve up dinner as well as tributes to a retiring school superintendent and noted Tri-State artist.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Ashland, KY, Boyd County, KY, Greenup County, KY

Wed May 21, 2008

Winchester Sun

Martin-Burton married Dec. 8

Current Poll Do you agree with the Winchester city commission's decision Thursday to build a new $42 million water treatment plant rather than pursue water supply alternatives with Kentucky American Water Co.

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Related Topix: Printer, KY, Winchester, KY, Kentucky

Mon May 19, 2008

The Courier-Journal

Arts Calendar: The week ahead

TODAY Exhibition talk. Paul Schrade, Dr. Robert Joling and Philip Van Praage will discuss the second-shooter theory of the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. via The Courier-Journal

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Related Topix: Walton, KY, Center, KY, Louisville, KY

Sat May 17, 2008

Richmond Register

Improvements, growth center of 'State of County'

“It's the very best place to live, work, raise a family, get an education and retire.”

Madison Judge-Executive Kent Clark's road trip Friday through Madison County began on the north end at White Hall Historic State Park, and then moved on to Boonesborough State Park. via Richmond Register

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Related Topix: Berea, KY, Madison County, KY, Richmond, KY

Sun May 04, 2008

Independent

Non-profits push tenant, landlord act

“It's one more thing to enforce and it's huge when you talk about how many people rent in this town, but you have to begin somewhere. To me it's a springboard to making other improvements. It's a foundation. It's a building block.”

Disagreements between tenants and landlords are commonplace, but while some of the complaints stem from discrimination others are simply issues that need to be settled between the two parties. via Independent

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Related Topix: Boyd County, KY, Jackson, KY, Ashland, KY

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Winchester Sun

Here and There

Yes No Friday April 11, 2008 Here and There TODAY YOU-NEEKS BEADS LEXINGTON - Be unique and attend You-Neeks Beaded Creations Spring Bling at the Lexington Convention Center. via Winchester Sun

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Related Topix: Georgetown, KY

Thu Apr 10, 2008

UK News

Adelstein Award Winners Announced

LEXINGTON , Ky. Two University of Kentucky students have received the Carol S. Adelstein Outstanding Student Award this year Samanthia Farthing, a junior majoring in psychology, and Lian Liu, a graduate student ... via UK News

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Related Topix: Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Independent

Words of Thanks -

CAReS is very grateful to Commissioner Paula Hogsten and Greg Rice, director of Planning and Development, for the bus stop they arranged outside our new location. via Independent

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Related Topix: Bellefonte, KY, Ashland, KY, Allen, KY, Opinion

Mon Mar 03, 2008

WOWK

One Dies After Rock Falls on Truck in Kentucky

Kentucky State Police are still investigating. Story by Latasha Hughes Email Other Stories by Latasha Hughes MARTIN, KY -- A man is dead after a rock landed on his truck in Kentucky, Saturday evening It ... via WOWK

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Sat Mar 01, 2008

Independent

Apollo contest winners named

After astounding the crowd with their talents during last week's Night at the Apollo showcase, dancer R.J. Washington and rapper Jacqueline Cox walked away with top honors in the children and adult categories. via Independent

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Related Topix: Hillsboro, KY, Flat-Lick, KY, Sandgap, KY

Thu Feb 28, 2008

TheTimesTribune.com

Johnny Watkins gives away a Dodge truck

“Donating the Dodge Ram Quad Cab and supporting these FFA students is the least we can do to support FFA and Agri-Science education.”

Ronald Dowell of Laurel County was the winner of a Dodge Ram Quad Cab simply by donating to the South Laurel FFA Chapter. via TheTimesTribune.com

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Related Topix: Laurel County, KY, Dodge Ram Quad Cab, Dodge, Kentucky, Ezel, KY

Wed Feb 20, 2008

The Courier-Journal

Project One names headquarters for longtime volunteer

“We really plan to utilize this facility”

Alice Lucille Martin volunteers her time to several causes. But she has kept Project One of Louisville, a non-profit educational organization, at the top of her list throughout its 23-year history, working ... via The Courier-Journal

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Related Topix: Louisville, KY, Standardized Testing, Education, Education Etc.

Fri Feb 08, 2008

Cynthiana Democrat

Read the whole story

Cattle roundup I had the urge at midnight for pancakes. Since there is no one here to wake up, I decided I really needed to treat myself with pancakes. via Cynthiana Democrat

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Related Topix: Nicholas County, KY, Carlisle, KY, Berry, KY

Thu Feb 07, 2008

WMKY-FM Morehead

Students selected for Intercollegiate Honor Band

Twelve Morehead State University students have been selected to participate in the 2008 Kentucky Intercollegiate Band. via WMKY-FM Morehead

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Related Topix: Morehead, KY, Hillsboro, KY, Flat-Lick, KY, Kentucky, Sandgap, KY

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