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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.
Two charged in southeastern Kentucky slaying
Police in southeastern Kentucky have charged two people in connection with the death of a 72-year-old man found slain in his Somerset apartment.
Never in memory has there been such a fever pitch for public office as witnessed Wednesday, the first day candidates could officially file for local offices.
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.
Office seekers must wait until Nov. 4 to file papers
Based on intense interest, a line may form at the county clerk's office at 8 a.m. November 4, the first moment of an 11-week period during which candidates may officially file for local offices.
Three Arrested After Police Find Meth Lab In Pulaski County
Three people were arrested in Pulaski County after police said they discovered a meth lab.
Flu not affecting local school attendance
If you're a student hoping school will be called off for the flu so you don't have to take that big test ... you're out of luck.
Storm wreaks havoc in Pulaski County
It seemed like UK Coach John Calipari's visit to Somerset would be yesterday's biggest topic of discussion - until the line of damaging storms swept through the area, leaving downed trees and power lines and damaged properties in its wake.
A line of damaging storms swept through the area, leaving downed trees and power lines and damaged properties in its wake.
Science Hill Haunted House offers thrills and chills for a good cause
You wouldn't expect a place called Science Hill to have much interest in the unexplained, in ghosts and goblins but for the month of October, the northern Pulaski community might just be the scariest place for miles around.
School districts optimistic about testing results
CATS may have ceased to exist in name, thanks to legislation passed in early 2009, but it's still around in spirit.
Candidates continue to throw hats into 2010 ring
Candidates for local offices subject to the 2010 elections keep popping out of the woodwork.
STATE SERVICE OFFICER FOR D.A.V. WILL NO LONGER BE AT SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING Pauline Conner, State Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans, will not be at the Senior Citizens Building any more.
Today, Sat., Sept. 12, 2009: Fall Festival at Homeplace
Today, Sat., Sept. 12, 2009: Fall Festival at Homeplace Spotlighting in brief, today's events for Day 255 of 2009.
Georgia May Daulton, 73, a resident of Britthaven Nursing Home of Somerset, Ky. passed away on Saturday afternoon, Sept.
Martha Maxine Lucas Patterson, 81, of Cleo Patterson Road in Kings Mountain, Ky., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Four-lane north U.S. 27 set to speed up drive from Eubank to Somerset
Local man airlifted to UK after crash
A Science Hill man was flown to the University of Kentucky Medical Center following an automobile accident early Monday 4 miles north of Somerset on Ky.
Somerset students are back in class
Summer break is now a thing of the past for students of all major local school systems.
Myrtle Sumner, 87, of Heaton Ford Road in Science Hill, Ky., passed away Saturday, Aug.