Thursday Feb 4 | Commonwealth Journal
Pulaski voters facing precinct realignment
The State Board of Elections has approved realignment of precinct boundaries that puts practically all Somerset, Science Hill and Ferguson voters in city precincts.
At press time, authorities from around the region were on the lookout for two men suspected in a Wayne County armed robbery.
Fourman leaning toward not running for re-election
Chuck Fourman has seen a lot in his time as mayor of Burnside. How much more he sees depends on what 2010 has in store.
Norfolk Southern operation changes
Fear of the unknown can take its toll on the human spirit, but for now the Norfolk Southern Railroad Corporation is reassuring employees and family members that the Danville switch yard won't be closing.
Hines: Recycling center susccessful in 2009
It was business as usual during the first Pulaski County Fiscal Court meeting of 2010.
Arrests made for local car break-ins
'Tis the season ... for vehicle break-ins? It seems that way to local authorities.
Russell County men plead guilty to robbery
Two Russell County men pleaded guilty in Pulaski Circuit Court this week to robbing a southern Pulaski County store.
Teen, unborn son killed by fallen tree laid to rest
A teen and her unborn child who were killed last week by a falling tree in downtown Somerset were laid to rest.
School mourns loss of two girls killed in seperate accidents
It's been a strange, sad week at Pulaski Central High School. "They have just been really ... quiet," said Central Principal Dan Price.
Teen killed by wind-toppled tree
A community is in shock after a 17-year-old pregnant teen was struck and killed by a falling tree on Wednesday afternoon.
Girl killed in wreck near Burnside
A girl was killed in a Pulaski County crash that injured two men, Kentucky State Police said.
Theft Investigation and Arrests
The Kentucky State Police Vehicle Investigations Section began an investigation, in February 2009, into the theft of vehicles from Pulaski and Lincoln Counties.
Fourth Suspect Arrested In Vehicle Theft Case
State police say they have arrested a fourth person in connection with vehicle thefts in two counties.
Arrest made after Pulaski County pharmacy burglarized
A man faces charges Sunday night, after police say he tried to break into a pharmacy, causing lots of damage.
Sentencings set for two involved in home invasion
Two men were sentenced in court this week after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a home invasion in April.
Rilee announces birth of brother, Jaxson Reece Phelps
Jayson "Rilee" Phelps would like to announce the birth of his brother, Jaxson Reece Phelps.
Large number of stolen DVDs, shoes discovered
A Tennessee man and his son are facing criminal charges after the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department turned up hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen goods.
Eager candidates continue to file in droves
Candidates for local offices have filed at the rate of more than one an hour since the Pulaski County clerk's offices began accepting candidacy papers at 8 a.m. November 4. As of 1 p.m. Tuesday -- 37 hours after filing began -- a total of 40 candidates had plunked down $50 and filed their papers.
Ferguson mayor unsure about seeking another term
The mayor of Ferguson may not seek another term. Allen Dobbs told the Commonwealth Journal Wednesday he is pondering another term as mayor of Ferguson or seeking the office of magistrate from District 4. "My long-term goal is to seek a higher office ... to serve more people," said Dobbs.

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