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9 hrs ago | Kentucky Law Blog

Judicial Appointments Announced Nov. 19 for Nov. 2, 2010 Election

FRANKFORT, Ky. a ' Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the following judicial appointments to serve until the general election on Nov.

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Related Topix: Frankfort, KY, Catlettsburg, KY, Widener University, Louisville, KY, University of Louisville

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Independent

Reese and Flatt appointed as judges

Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday reached into two commonwealth's attorneys offices to fill a pair of area judicial vacancies.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, US Governors, Steve Beshear, Widener University, Ashland, KY, Carter County, KY

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Independent

Ashland man dies in U.S. 60 accident

An 82-year-old Ashland man was killed when his pickup truck slammed into a tractor-trailer Thursday.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY, Westwood, KY

Independent

Burchett: Bail program will be beneficial

Local officials say they're pleased that Boyd County was chosen to participate in a test program aimed at reducing jail overcrowding and operating costs by allowing people accused of certain non-violent crimes to post bond immediately and avoid being locked up.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

WOWK

One Person Flown to Hospital after Accident

One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a single vehicle accident in Boyd County, Kentucky.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Morehead News

Forest fire hazard season

Rowan residents are encouraged to be cautious when burning leaves and other items during the Fire Hazard Season.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fleming County, KY

Independent

Boyd grand jury indicts 36

Three suspects in a September purse-snatching incident were among 35 indicted Friday during a busy Boyd County grand jury session.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Independent

Woman charged with passing fake bills

The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports: Forgery -Police on Thursday arrested an Ashland woman for allegedly trying to pass $250 in bogus bills at a local pawn shop.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY, Westwood, KY, Raceland, KY

Independent

In Your View a "

Cruel policies should be changed Recent circumstances have led me to begin the search for adult day care and possibly long-term care for a loved one.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY, Opinion

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Independent

VIDEO: Putting history in place

A special addition to the Boyd County War Memorial arrived at Armco Park on Monday in time for Veterans Day.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Independent

Report: Boyd libraries have $7.1M in funds

The Boyd County Public Library's annual report shows taxpayers are getting a good return on their investment, library officials say.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Tax, Ashland, KY

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Independent

New election filings announced

Local election filings continue to trickle in for a range of 2010 races. Candidates could begin filing their official paperwork to seek election next year last Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Greenup County, KY

Sun Nov 08, 2009

KLEX TV

Armored Vehicle To Be Displayed At Ky. Memorial

Workers are pitching in to give a facelift to a Vietnam-era armored vehicle that soon will be on display at the Boyd County War Memorial in northeastern Kentucky.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY

Independent

Westwood Fire Department turns 60

The Westwood Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 60 years of service to the community with an open house on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Westwood, KY, Ashland, KY

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Independent

Words of Thanks a "

CASA expresses thanks to all the students, parents, faculty and staff of Ashland, Boyd County, Russell and Fairview schools for their participation in our annual Pennies from Heaven Campaign.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY, Russell, KY, Catlettsburg, KY, Opinion

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Kentucky.com

Eastern Ky. farmers battling birds to harvest crop

Some farmers in Eastern Kentucky say their crops are being consumed in the fields by huge flocks of birds.

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Related Topix: Eastern, KY, Agriculture, Science, Lawrence County, KY, Ashland, KY

Independent

Candidates begin filing for election

A number of local individuals took advantage of the first day of election filings to announce their candidacy for 2010 races.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY, Catlettsburg, KY, Greenup County, KY, Worthington, KY

Tue Nov 03, 2009

WAVE-TV Louisville

3 judicial candidates sent to KY governor to pick

A nominating panel has sent Gov. Steve Beshear the names of 3 candidates to fill a judicial opening in Kentucky's 32nd Judicial District, which covers Boyd County.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Steve Beshear, Ashland, KY

Independent

Trick or treat a " 10/29.09

Tiny goblins, witches, ghosts and other not-so-scary creatures will be roaming the streets throughout Ashland, Boyd County and most other area communities tonight as young children celebrate Halloween by going trick-or-treating. As we prepare for this annual event, we offer a few words of caution: --Drivers need to use extra care as they travel ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Ashland, KY, Family, Kids, Opinion

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Independent

Vandals hit Blazer

Vandals spray painted graffiti over large swaths of the Ashland Paul Blazer High School campus on the eve of its annual football grudge match with Boyd County High.

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Related Topix: Ashland, KY

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