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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:18 pm

Somerset News

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

6 hrs ago | Commonwealth Journal

McCreary prison workers released from hospital

A third test to determine whether a substance found Tuesday at the United States Penitentiary in McCreary County was toxic was completed early Wednesday morning in Frankfort - and results confirmed what ...

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14 hrs ago | Commonwealth Journal

Keeney: Plans underway for possible SomerBlast III

An early evening storm wasn't enough to dampen the mood during the second annual SomerBlast Saturday, and numerous people lined up on surrounding roads for miles just to catch a glimpse of the fireworks display ...

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22 hrs ago | Commonwealth Journal

Heart health at forefront of program

The Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will present a call to local businesses to be proactive about heart health today at The Center for ...

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY, Stroke, Medicine, Health

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Commonwealth Journal

Parents have a few days to register for SPD bike giveaway

Parents have just a few days to register to give their children chances to win any of several bicycles through the Somerset Police Department.

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Commonwealth Journal

Davis & Keith announce wedding plans

Greg and Gayle Davis, Nancy, Ky., and Wayne and Pat Keith of Somerset, Ky., would like to announce the wedding of their children, Jennifer Tyne Davis and Nathan Allen Keith, July 19, 2008.

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Commonwealth Journal

Overseeing a changing Downtown

Downtown Som-erset is changing - and the man who has overseen its development over the past several years believes there are both positives and downsides to its current situation.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY, Arts, Theater

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Commonwealth Journal

Elderly woman hit by car

A Somerset woman was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Tuesday morning for injuries she sustained when she was hit by a car while crossing the street in front of her home.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY

Commonwealth Journal

Local longtime judges running for Supreme Court seat

The two Pulaski Countains who have announced their hopes to hold that position include Judge Daniel J. Venters, who was formerly chief circuit judge for the 28th Judicial Circuit and current Pulaski Family ...

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Related Topix: US Supreme Court, US News

Commonwealth Journal

SomerSplash patrons treated after accident

A small number of individuals were transported to the hospital Thursday after they were likely exposed to an acidic substance common to pools while at the SomerSplash water park.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Commonwealth Journal

Tyler & Coffey announce wedding plans

Chuck and Mona Tyler, Somerset, are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Holly Ann Tyler, Somerset, to Ryan Keith Coffey, Buffalo.

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Commonwealth Journal

Blevins & Hines announce forthcoming marriage

Lisa Nicole Blevins and Christopher Ray Hines would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

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Related Topix: Nancy, KY, Science Hill, KY

Commonwealth Journal

Ky. 39 accident victim still critical

An elderly Somerset woman was still listed in critical condition yesterday, a day after being struck by a car.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Commonwealth Journal

Ricin scare at prison false alarm

Twelve employees of the United States Penitentiary in McCreary County were decontaminated and "watched for symptoms" of poisoning yesterday after a scare reminiscent of the days following the Sept.

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Related Topix: McCreary County, KY, Pulaski County, KY, Laurel County, KY

Commonwealth Journal

Somerset's Sears steps down

His family's involvement with the Somerset Independent School District can be traced to the early 1940s.

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Related Topix: Bowling Green, KY, Education Etc., Kids, Family

Commonwealth Journal

Somerset man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

A Somerset man pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Thursday in connection with two incidents in which several shots were fired in the downtown Somerset area in March.

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Commonwealth Journal

Treasurer tackles - hardest budget' yet

"I think this has probably been the hardest budget I've done since I've been here." Those were the words of Pulaski County Treasurer Arlene Young on the chore she had putting the 2008-2009 budget together.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Commonwealth Journal

Cool Runners brave rainy conditions

Neither a dark ominous sky nor a steady downpour of rain could dampen the spirits of the over 200 runners competing in Saturday's 11th annual Somernites Cool Run at Rocky Hollow Park.

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Commonwealth Journal

Wildlife rescue/rehab center needs support

Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation specialist Alan Sidwell of Somerset goes the extra mile - both literally and figuratively - to rescue and rehabilitate deer, wildcats, coyotes and other wildlife from southern ...

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Commonwealth Journal

Danville man accused of 'inciting riot' at local store

A Danville man pleaded guilty Thursday to inciting an early morning June 15 riot at Speedway North that involved nearly 100 people.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY

Commonwealth Journal

Somerset man arested on traffic-related charges

A Somerset man was arrested on traffic-related charges after he fled from Pulaski County Sheriff's units Sunday evening.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, KY, Mount Vernon, KY

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