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Stanford, Kentucky is located in Lincoln County. Zip codes in Stanford, KY include 40484. The median home price in Stanford is $104,000. More Stanford information.

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Monday | The Interior Journal

Elderly Stanford woman hospitalized after being raped

An elderly Stanford woman was in the hospital in unknown condition Monday after she was allegedly raped during a burglary Friday night.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

The Interior Journal

Relay for Life in Lincoln County raises $107,000

Covered wagons could be seen circled in a field just south of Stanford off U.S. 27 Friday night.

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The Interior Journal

Stanford mayor offers budget

Mayor Bill Miracle has proposed a $2.2 million budget for Stanford in the coming fiscal year that would reduce the city's police force and rework the organization of the arts program, among other changes.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

The Advocate Online

Coroner releases info about fatal motorcycle crash near Stanford

The Lincoln County coroner has released the identity of a motorcyclist killed Saturday morning on U.S. 27 just north of Stanford.

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Sat Jun 08, 2013

The Advocate Online

Motorcyclist killed in Stanford collision

A vehicle and a motorcycle collided about 10:28 a.m. Saturday on U.S. 27, leaving the motorcyclist dead and sending his female passenger to the hospital.

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Lexington Herald-Leader

Danville's Willis Green house sold at auction for $87,200

Built in 1800, the Willis Green house was sold at absolute auction for $87,200. The groups who will pay that bill are the Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation, Angela and Jess Correll of First Southern National Bank in Stanford, the James Harrod Trust in Harrodsburg and the Crutcher Family Foundation in Lexington.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

The Advocate Online

Artists showcase their creations at Gallery Hop Stop

The evening bloomed beautifully: warm and sunny, with just a hint of breeze. It was a properly prime time for a Gallery Hop Stop.

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Wed Jun 05, 2013

The Interior Journal

New lanes being added in front of Don's Food Mart on U.S. 127

After years of lobbying by a gas station owner and elected officials to improve a wreck-prone stretch of U.S. 127 just south of Junction City, construction is now underway to add turning lanes in front of Don's Food Mart.

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The Interior Journal

Stanford cruise-in brings $1,400 for Habitat for Humanity

A rainy start didn't stop many car and tractor enthusiasts from showing up Friday evening for a cruise-in on Stanford's Main Street.

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The Interior Journal

Auditor: Stanford outspent revenue in fiscal year 2012

Despite seeing total revenue grow by 15 percent last fiscal year, the city of Stanford still wound up spending more than it brought in, according to an audit performed by accountant Craig Butler.

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Tue Jun 04, 2013

Lexington Herald-Leader

Lincoln County woman to be arraigned in July in shooting death of her husband

Tamara Richie, 50, allegedly shot her husband in the head Oct. 22 while he was sleeping in their home south of Stanford.

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Sat Jun 01, 2013

The Advocate Online

Audit, financial future raises concerns in Stanford

With a July 1 deadline looming, City Council has yet to get its first peek at Mayor Bill Miracle's proposed financial plan for fiscal year 2013-14. That's raised the alarm of at least a couple of councilmen, especially since Stanford's most recent audit shows the city's finances losing ground and Miracle has been slow to discuss the audit with the ... (more)

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Fri May 31, 2013

The Advocate Online

Boyle County Fair tractor pull rained out, but rest of entertainment goes on as planned

Though thunderstorms ultimately canceled the truck and tractor pull scheduled for Friday evening, the rides and food associated with the Boyle County Fair went on as planned.

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Thu May 30, 2013

Monterey County Herald

St. Louis priest writes book about being gay

A Roman Catholic priest in St. Louis has written a book about his life as a gay priest, a move that could risk his priesthood.

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The Interior Journal

Lincoln ambulance service shutters operation

Ambulance service in the McKinney area is being provided temporarily by neighboring EMTs after the local ambulance service shut its doors May 17.

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Mon May 27, 2013

Jessamine Journal

Tears and pride mark Camp Nelson National Cemetery's annual Memorial Day observance

Camp Nelson National Cemetery was a sea of red, white and blue during its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday afternoon.

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Sat May 25, 2013

The Advocate Online

Service pays tribute to fallen soldiers

The first-time event, organized by members of the American Legion Caswell Saufley Post No.

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Thu May 23, 2013

The Advocate Online

Former Danville couple indicted again

A former Danville couple has been re-indicted on drug trafficking charges by a Fayette County grand jury.

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The Interior Journal

Insurance rates in Stanford could rise if ISO rating drops

Poor performance numbers from the Stanford Fire Department over the past three years are threatening to cause insurance rates in the city to rise.

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The Interior Journal

Stanford police arrest three for armed robbery

Three Lincoln County men have been arrested on charges they committed an armed robbery of a Stanford home last week.

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