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Safe Haven Box comes to Wartburg

Safe Haven Box comes to Wartburg By Shane Gilreath [email protected] It’s not a problem anyone hopes to face, but every year, the United States sees children disposed of in a multitude of inhumane manners. Statistics suggests that 7,000 babies are abandoned annually across the United States.  To combat that on-going crisis, all 50 states have enacted…

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Two bodies found in car

Two bodies found in car By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Police are investigating a mysterious case of two deaths after their bodies were found inside a gray Chevy Malibu stopped in the middle of an intersection of KY Hwy 92 West and KY Hwy 2792, a thoroughfare that connects McCreary and Whitley Counties at Williamsburg where…

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Rails to Trails remains hot topic

Rails to Trails remains hot topic By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A group of locals proposing to turn old railway corridors into tourism opportunities recently held their monthly meeting.  Hosted at Oneida City Hall, the open meeting drew landowners to the fold, a group that has often been critical of the organization’s mission.  According to Ralph…

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Historic Rugby’s 4th Annual Irish Road Bowling Tournament Launches the Village’s 2025 Season

Historic Rugby’s 4th Annual Irish Road Bowling Tournament Launches the Village’s 2025 Season RUGBY, Tennessee – A week-long rain delay couldn’t put a damper on Historic Rugby’s 4th annual Irish Road Bowling Tournament. After dangerous storms forced organizers to move the tournament from March 8th to March 15th, participants were rewarded Saturday with perfect weather…

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Administrator Loeffler announces new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

Administrator Loeffler announces new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative This week, Administrator Kelly Loeffler traveled to Indianapolis to announce SBA’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative alongside elected officials, small manufacturers, and other community stakeholders. Administrator Loeffler was joined for the announcement by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, U.S. Sen. Todd Young and U.S. Sen. Jim…

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Congressman Fleischmann Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Defend Nuclear Assets Related to National Security Against Drones

Congressman Fleischmann Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Defend Nuclear Assets Related to National Security Against Drones Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense (NEDD) Act in the House to increase the…

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Wartburg Couple Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor

Wartburg Couple Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Morgan County couple, Darrison Randal Hood, 19, and Kierston Armanda Grace Hooper, 22, have both been charged following an investigation into a Snapchat video that depicted the sexual assault of a minor. According to arrest citations, both face charges of the aggravated…

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Scott County Looks good to me

Scott County Looks good to me Great American Cleanup comes to area By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Get ready to make a difference. On Saturday, March 29th, Scott County will look to clean up after itself with the Vivian Smith “Scott County Looks Good to Me” County-Wide Cleanup.   The event is part of the Great…

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