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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 02:14 am

Sparta News

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

13 hrs ago | The Herald

Trackside: Your chance to catch Tayler Malsam in action

Friday, July 18 is your chance to watch ARCA RE/MAX Series drive Tayler Malsam in action, live on SPEED channel.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Campaign donation criticized

DRY RIDGE - State Rep. Royce Adams is being criticized by his opponent for taking a campaign contribution four years ago from a Gallatin County lawyer who is under federal investigation.

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY, Dry Ridge, KY, Kentucky, US News

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Kypost.Com

Sparta Man Charged With Murder, DUI

A Sparta, Ky., man has been charged with murder and DUI 1st aggravated for a 2007 fatal collision on U.S. 127 near Glencoe.

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Kypost.Com

Road, Hwy. Repair To Delay Commute

KY 536 from Dale Williamson Road past Sullivan Road . KY 1925 from Ryle Road toward bender Road .

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Related Topix: Glencoe, KY, Gallatin County, KY

Thu May 22, 2008

The Courier-Journal

'Major announcement' set, reportedly for Ky. Speedway

SPARTA, Ky. -- The future of Kentucky Speedway is expected to be addressed during a 'major announcement' scheduled this afternoon in Concord, N.C. Sources close to the speedway confirmed to The Cincinnati ...

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Related Topix: Speedway Motorsports, Entertainment

Sat May 10, 2008

Paddock Talk

ARCA: Win-Tron Racing Turns To Kentucky For Turnaround

“Last week's run at Rockingham was overshadowed with a less than pleasant finish”

After a strong run delivered another sour finish last Sunday at Rockingham Speedway, Win-Tron Racing and driver Dominick Casola hope to have the spotlight shine on them in Saturday night's Drive Smart! Buckle ... via Paddock Talk

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Thu May 08, 2008

The Frontstretch

Michael Annett Kentucky Pre-race

Michael Annett Kentucky Pre-race Race/Date: Drive Smart Buckle Up Kentucky 150 - ' May 10, 2008 Location: Kentucky Speedway - ' Sparta, Ky. via The Frontstretch

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Related Topix: Toyota, Retail, Toyota Camry

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Kentucky Speedway closed to testing because of seepage

“We're taking a proactive approach to it. We have everybody's interests in mind. The track is fine. There's just been so much water that we just need to make sure that what's under the track is dried out.”

SPARTA, Ky. -- A blue sky and pleasant temperatures made yesterday an ideal time to take some laps around Kentucky Speedway. via The Courier-Journal

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Thu Apr 10, 2008

Cincypost.Com

Racers Nightclub Owner Under Investigation

“It's just been bad for the community altogether. I hate to see it, but people can make their living another way”

Reported by: Shannon Kettler A high-profile Northern Kentucky attorney and businessman is under investigation by the federal government. via Cincypost.Com

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY, Warsaw, KY

Fri Feb 08, 2008

Business First of Louisville

PepsiAmericas to sponsor Kentucky Speedway

PepsiAmericas Inc. will serve as the official soft drink sponsor for the Kentucky Speedway's 2008 season. via Business First of Louisville

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Related Topix: Beverages, PepsiAmericas, Drink, Soft Drinks

Sun Jan 27, 2008

The Courier-Journal

Barriers placed at curve near Sparta

“She loved to laugh and she loved her kids.”

SPARTA, Ky. -- Road crews put up concrete barriers on Friday at a sharp curve along a winding road where a family of five died after their vehicle ran off the road and into a creek. via The Courier-Journal

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY

Sat Jan 26, 2008

WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Barriers Installed on Deadly Stretch of Road

“It's very frightening, if you don't know the road, then you shouldn't be on the road, and if the water's up it's going to take you out..it's got the curve there and if you don't know it, you'll just go right off.”

Orange barrels warn drivers of curve on Route 467 where family went into creek Glenn and Kendra Johnson were buried today, along with their three children, Sevin, Mekenzie and Mya. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY, Glencoe, KY

Fri Jan 25, 2008

LancasterEagleGazette

Barriers placed along sharp curve where family died

SPARTA, Ky. - Road crews put up concrete barriers Friday at a sharp curve along a northern Kentucky road where a family of five died after running off the road into a creek. via LancasterEagleGazette

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Thu Jan 24, 2008

Lexington Herald-Leader

News briefs from around Kentucky at 5:58 a.m. EST

“It's been extremely upsetting”

Neighbors and friends of a family of five whose drowned bodies were found in a car submerged in a Kentucky creek described them as friendly people who were down on their luck. via Lexington Herald-Leader

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Related Topix: Fayette County, KY

Mon Jan 21, 2008

Kentucky.com

Around Kentucky

Five bodies were found Thursday in a vehicle submerged in a Northern Kentucky creek, Kentucky State Police said. via Kentucky.com

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY, Glencoe, KY, Anderson County, KY, Franklin County, KY, Kentucky

Sat Jan 19, 2008

Chronicle-Telegram

Drowned family had fallen on hard times

“I thought, 'I hope it's not them, but I'm afraid it probably is,'”

Neighbors and friends of a family of five whose drowned bodies were found in a car submerged in a creek described them as friendly people who were down on their luck. via Chronicle-Telegram

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WXIX-TV Cincinnati

Police Find Five Bodies in Car Submerged in Gallatin Co. Creek

Police pulled five bodies from a car found this afternoon in rural Gallatin County. via WXIX-TV Cincinnati

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Fri Jan 18, 2008

WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati

Family Of Five Found Dead Indentified

“I was just driving by last night and they had the road block. They were picking the car up out of the creek. It just wasn't a good sight to see”

Kentucky State Police have now released the names of the family of five found dead inside a car that plunged into a Northern Kentucky creek. via WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati

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Related Topix: Sanders, KY, Gallatin County, KY

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5 bodies found in vehicle submerged in creek

Five bodies were found Thursday in a vehicle submerged in a Northern Kentucky creek, Kentucky State Police said.

The car was found in Eagle Creek off Ky. 467 in rural Gallatin County between Sparta and Glencoe about 4:30 p.m., state police said. The victims, two adults and three children, were found inside the vehicle after it was removed from the creek.

Foul play was not suspected in the deaths. The victims had not been identified Thursday night. Read more

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Related Topix: Gallatin County, KY, Glencoe, KY

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