Harold News

By Becky Manley / Staff Writer A chain saw, flatbed wrecker and backhoe aren't the typical equipment required to setup a Christmas tree.

Names of both incumbents and new candidates are beginning to surface at the Madison County Clerk's office since the candidate filing window for the 2010 election opened on Nov.

Every town needs its quiet leaders. Chief among Wendell's quiet leaders is a fellow who has spent the last 25 years serving in the pulpit at Wendell First Baptist Church.

A late January trial date is scheduled for a man accused of force-feeding feces to a 4-year-old child.

KING Harold School has appointed a new headteacher as it continues its efforts to make a break with the past.

U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers announced Thursday that the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Community Services has approved a $600,000 grant for the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation to create 40 jobs in Cumberland.

U.S. Congressman Harold a oeHala Rogers announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Morehead State University with a $235,620 Rural Health Care Grant to continue to bring community wellness and health care services to Martin County.

By CHARLOTTE SANDERS Senior Writer PIKEVILLE, Ky. - " A 23-year-old man of Erlanger, Ky., has been indicted by the Pike County grand jury on a charge of second degree burglary and three counts of custodial interference involving three minor children.

U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers announced today that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved federal funding for flood control efforts in southern and eastern Kentucky.

Wilmore Mayor Harold Rainwater was named City Official of the Year Sept. 24 by the Kentucky League of Cities at its conference in Covington, Ky.

Think of it as 911, but backwards. Emergency officials in Lawrence County recently implemented a new program that enables them to quickly notify residents en masse and relay important information to them in the event of a disaster.

The community worship service at the start of Sunday's Poage Landing Days Festival will serve far more than those in the crowd.

" Grading work is currently underway on the Minnie-to-Harold Connector project that was long stalled during former Gov.

The checkered flag will fly again at Lake Cumberland Speedway this Saturday as racing resumes following the recent death of the track's owner, Harold Hardgrove.

Paul R. Gearheart was honored Monday as officials unveiled a sign naming the old Harold bridge as the Paul R. Gearheart Bridge.

HAROLD a ' What has long been referred to as the Harold bridge will, after Monday, be known officially has the Paul R. Gearheart Bridge.

A Floyd County woman injured three years ago in a car wreck that left her with what her lawyers have referred to as "catastrophic injuries" requiring "constant care" will now receive $2.5 million following a lawsuit filed on her behalf.

"This is a weapon we've never had before." Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers wasn't talking about a new tool for Homeland Security, or firearm to be used by Operation UNITE agents against illegal drug dealers.

U.S. Congressman Harold a oeHala Rogers announced that the Department of Health and Human Services , through the Office of National Institute of General Medical Sciences , has awarded Morehead State University A a $198,768 grant for cancer research.

Regional environmental group PRIDE will be getting more green - as in the color of money.