Sep 23, 2018
Road work to begin on Bethel Street in Russellville
From the District 3 Highway Department: KY 2146 Bethel St./W 2nd St. in Russellville from KY 3240 extending to KY 3519 - Contract crews will begin milling and paving operations starting Monday night. Major work will be done between the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Another contractor will begin work on traffic signal loops. Motorists should avoid this area if possible. Traffic will be controlled by a one-lane roadway with flaggers. At the other end of KY 3519, it joins U.S. 431 North where crews continue to work on rocking the shoulders to the Muhlenber County line.
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Sep 21, 2018
Running clocks in play on Cougars' win, Panthers' loss
A running clock was good news for one team from the Land of Logan in high school football Friday, but not for the other. Logan County led 48-6 at the half over visiting Hopkins County Central. A 36-point margin is needed to keep the scoreboard clock in motion on traditional time stopages. This is the fifth game in the Cougars' six wins that the clock has worked extra fast. Logan, which leads the state Class 4A in scoring and in fewest points allowed, won 68-13.
At Murray, the Russellville Panthers were only behind 31-6 at the half, but Murray gained the running clock at 2:36 in the third quarter at 45-6. The Tigers scored on their first nine possessions to take a 59-12 lead midway through the fourth quarter, which proved to be the final score. The ninth possession came on the return of a fumbled Panther kickoff return.
Logan County is now 6-0, Murray 4-2, Hopkins County Central 3-3 and Russellville 2-4.
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Sep 21, 2018
Chamber holding ribbon cutting for Soulful Touch Saturday
A ribbon cutting for Soulful Touch Wellness & Massage will be conducted by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Saturday morning between 10 and 11. It's located at 252 North Main Street. Suite 2 in Russellville.
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Sep 20, 2018
Ribbon cutting set for Logan Primary Care Frieday
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting Friday at 12:30 p.m. for Logan Primary Care, which is located at 975 Hopkinsville Road in West Russellville.
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Sep 16, 2018
Cougars' Hendricks wins cross country meet
Logan County runner John Hendricks won the Fairgrounds Frenzy 5000-meter run Saturday at the Hardin County Fairgrounds near Elizabethtown. He ran the distance in 17:7.92, 2.3 seconds ahead of Colton Bullington of Warren East. Coach Joe Dan Laster's Cougars finished 11th of 24 teams.
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Sep 16, 2018
Darden shines in Toppers' narrow loss at U of L
Former Russellville star Coco Darden played a super game at Louisville Saturday night in the Cardinals' come-from-behind 20-17 win over WKU. Darden, who is the starting nickelback for the Toppers, was credited with a career-high-tying eight tackles, including one for a loss. He returned two U of L kickoffs for WKU totaling 52 yards, including a 37-yarder after Coach Bobby Petrino's team had taken their first lead of the game on a late field goal. The Cardinal quarterbacks refused to throw toward receivers matched against Darden. The narrow loss may well have been the most impressive performance of embattled coach Mike Sanford's lackluster 1.3 coaching career on The Hill so far.
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Sep 13, 2018
Decker to fill city council seat
Former Councilman Bill Decker has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on Russellville City Councl for the remainder of 2018. The remaining five members of the council--Jimmy Daveport, Sandra Kinser, Pat Bell, Darlene Gooch and Larry Wilcutt--selected Decker to fill the seat that came open when long-time councilman Jack Whipple submitted his resignation after having missed many meetings this year because of health problems. Decker is not a candidate for the council in the November election. In addition to the five incumbents, candidates are Diane Gilliam Walker, Amy Stafford and Albert Head. Decker last served on the council in 2014.
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Sep 12, 2018
Muhlenberg author to speak to Pastfinders Saturday
The Southern Ky Pastfinders will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Logan County Public Library. The speaker this month will be Barry Duvall from Greenville. An author of two books, Duvall is a civil war historian and collector. He is currently working on compiling a publication of soldiers and units from Muhlenburg County. The public is invited, and admission is free, so don't let history be a mystery and come learn with us.
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Sep 11, 2018
Chamber Networking hour set at Crabtree Wednesday a.m.
Logan County Chamber of Commerce will hold a membership Networking at Crabtree Furniture just off Carrico Park Square Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:30.
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Sep 7, 2018
Cougars led Panthers 41-7 early in 3rd quarter
Russellville put a scare into the fans of host Logan County early in Friday’s Clash of the Cats. Coach Mikie Benton’s Panthers recovered a Cougar fumble at the RHS 8 and went 92 yards for a touchdown, 65 of them coming on a touchdown pass from Jacob Naylor to Lennon Ries. Hunter McDowell’s PAT made it 7-0. From then on it was all Logan in the first half. Tyler Ezell ran for two touchdowns and threw to Anthony Woodard for another. Junior classmate Gary Hardy ran for a pair of scores, and Luis Arevalo kicked five extra points, and Coach Todd Adler’s Cougars led 35-7 at the half. Third Bell’s 46-yard kick return and Zack Yates’ interception return for a touchdown were nullified on blocking penalties. Hardy ran 46 yards for a touchdown at the start of the third quarter to make it 41-7, one score away from a running clock.
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Sep 6, 2018
Logan middle softball & football cancelled Thursday
Middle school softball and football games involving Logan County athletes have been cancelled, according to Athletic Director Greg Howard.
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Sep 6, 2018
McDonald's renovations to be on display at Chamber ribbon cutting
Results of remodeling and renovation at Russellville's McDonald's location will be on display Friday during a ribbon cutting by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. The event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. with the actual ribbon snipping scheduled for 12:30.
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Sep 5, 2018
Minority parent member still needed for LCHS SBDM
Per KRS 160.345, LCHS parents will need to elect a minority parent member to the SBDM Council for the 2018-19 school year to comply with minority representation requirements. The vacancy is open to any minority parent/guardian/etc. who currently has a child attending LCHS. The nominations are due to David Dayton. Principal Caycee Spears announced Wednesday that no nomination was received by the deadline and the application date has been moved to this Friday. Contact Dayton or Spears for details.
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Sep 4, 2018
Panthers shut out Falcons 7-0 in All A regional
Hunter McDowell & Jesus Zamarripa led Russellville to an impressive 7-0 win over Monroe County in the Fourth Region Boys Soccer Tournament as part of the All A Classic Monday. McDowell earned nine points on his season resume by scoring three goals and adding three assists. Freshman Avery Flener scored two goals while Milo Brooks & Dustin Brown added one each. Roy Flores contributed an assist. Clinton County defeated Todd Central 7-1 in the other regional match.
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Sep 4, 2018
Swine show and sale set today at Logan Ag Arena
The Logan County 4-H and FFA Swine Show and Sale will be held today at the Ag Arena on the campus of the Logan County Extension Office. See the attached flier for details of the long-anticipated event, beginning at 2 p.m. and going into the night.
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Aug 31, 2018
Cougars & Panthers win home games
The Russellville Panthers and Logan County Cougars both won home football games Friday night as they preapre for next week's Clash of the Cats. Coach Todd Adler's Cougars ran their record to 3-0 with a 46-0 win over Breckingridge County. It also marked the third straight running-clock on the mercy rule. The Cougars built a 39-0 lead at the half with a safety as time expired. Logan is averaging wins of 53-3... Russellville built a 14-0 lead on passes by Jacob Naylor to Ryan Flores totaling 132 yards. Hunter McDowell kic
d what proved to be the winning field goal in the second quarter.
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Aug 29, 2018
Adairville Playground Volunteer Day set Sept. 22
A Volunteer Day has been scheduled by the Adairville PTO for "sprucing up" the school playground. Volunteers are needed for painting and cleaning up the playground on Saturday, Sept. 22, beginning at 9 a.m.
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Aug 28, 2018
WRUS 65 years old today
Sixty-five years ago today—Aug. 28, 1953—a grand experiment came to Russellville when WRUS radio (610 AM) went on the air for the first time. A few years later, WRUS FM was added to make it easier for listeners to hear broadcasts for a greater distance, especially at night. On Aug. 28, 2018, the AM station remains in the same location and with the same commitment to service for the people of Logan County. The FM station has been known as WRUS FM, KQ101, and WBVR (The Beaver). It even disappeared for a few years. Now, however, WRUS FM is back on the air at 94.1, and is again strengthening the AM simulcast throughout the county. Watch The LoJo for more history of WRUS’ 65 years of serving the Land of Logan.
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Aug 27, 2018
One of holes on Square filled in Monday
One of the craters which have long plagued the east end of Carrico Park Square in Russellville was filled in and covered with dirt and gravel Monday. Both corners of East Fourth Street have been deeply vacant for almost a year since the former locations of Duncan's Drug Store, the Bank of Southern Kentucky and Helen's Dress Shop were razed with the promise of two hotels coming in their place. Word now is that only one hotel is planed in the immediate future and that the former Perry's Drug Store location which stood for decades next to Duncan's has also been purchased by developer Deborah Hirsh and is scheduled for demolition. The filled-in site is on the south side of East Fourth where the bank previously stood.
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Aug 27, 2018
Primitive Campground scheduled for second weekend of October
The annual Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous will be held at the Red River Meetinghouse at 3008 Schochoh Road outside Adairville Oct. 12-14. This celebrates the beginning of The Great Awakening in America, which originated in part at the Meetinghouse. It includes camping, primitive crafts, demonstrations, seminars and religious services. Coy’s BBQ on Wheels will have food available. For more information visit the website at www.rrmh.org or contact Tom Ruley at 270-586-7632.
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Aug 26, 2018
SES 5th Grade Band needs donation of instruments, funds
From Carol Kersteins: 58 of the 77 students in the 5th grade at Stevenson Elementary have joined the band. With the students in the 6th grade at R21C, we have over 100 students who want to participate. We don't have enough instruments - what a great problem to have! If you have an instrument sitting in your attic, garage, closet, or tucked away somewhere else, please consider donating it to the Russellville Elementary Band program. Mr. Trevor Cardwell is working diligently with students, sharing instruments as best he can. Monetary donations to the RIS band program are tax deductible, and would be greatly appreciated. You can drop off at RHS, SES, or the Central Office. Checks should be made to Russellville Band. Mailing address is Trevor Cardwell, Russellville High School, 1101 W. 9th St. Russellville, KY 42276.
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Aug 24, 2018
Panthers lead Falcons 21-0
The first win for Mikie Benton as head football coach of his alma mater, Russellville, appears about to happen. According to Diane Walker, the Panthers are ahead 21-0 of the Fort Campbell Falcons early in the third quarter at the army base. The game can be heard via recording on WRUS (610 AM/94.1 FM) Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Aug 24, 2018
Cougars lead by 23 at half
The Logan County offense is ruling the football field at Muhlenberg County tonight. With Tyler Ezell hitting Anthony Woodard on a 34-yard touchdown pass as time expired and Lucas Arevalo kicking his fifth extra point, this one a 34-yard extra pointer a celebration penalty, the Cougars lead 35-12 at the half. Ezell has also run for a touchdown and hit Chandler Silvey with a touchdown pass on fourth down. Gary Hardy & Dontavious Blann have run for touchdowns. The defense struggled early, but Nate Woodall, Harrison Wilson and Collier Kempf made big plays to stop the Mustangs on potential scoring plays. According to Andy & Zack Woodall of WRUS, the Cougars had 327 yards of total offense at the half and the Mustangs 133.
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Aug 23, 2018
Jack Whippple resigns from Council
The Russellville City Council accepted the resignation of long-time Councilman Jack Whipple at its meeting Tuesday. Whipple, who is in his mid-70s, has been in failing health recently and has spent the last few months in an assisted living facility in East Tennessee, acording to a long-tim friend. Whipple has been among the nucleus of the council members for several years. He often finished near the top of the vote count. He has also served as president of Russellville Little League and president of the Russellville Optimist Club.
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Aug 22, 2018
Russellville Alumni to hold planning meeting Monday
A meeting of the Russellville Alumni Association will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 27 in the Board Room in the Central Office on Summer Street, which older alumni know as "the old auditorium." The subject will be planning the events for its annual Meet and Greet during the Tobacco & Heritage Festival and Alumni Weekend. Dues of $20 can be paid at the meeting for new members or the fee can be sent to P.O. Box 582, Russellville 42276.
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Aug 22, 2018
Minority parent member needed for LCHS SBDM
From Logan County High Principal Caycee Spears: Per KRS 160.345, LCHS parents will need to elect a minority parent member to the SBDM Council for the 2018-19 school year to comply with minority representation requirements. The vacancy is open to any minority parent/guardian/etc. who currently has a child attending LCHS. The nominations are due to David Dayton by Friday, Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. The subsequent election of a minority parent member will be Wednesday, Sept. 5 in the front office from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Parents will also be able to vote that day by emailing Mr. Dayton (david.dayton@logan.kyschools.us). Please contact the school (270.726.8454) for a nomination form or if you need more information.
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Aug 22, 2018
Chamber ribbon cutting today
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting today at 12:30 p.m. for Kentucky Style Hair Salon, which is located at 107B North Thurston Drive just off the bypass in West Russellville.
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Aug 21, 2018
Diabetes Self-Management workshop set Saturday
A Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will be held this Saturday at Logan Memorial Hospital in the Private Dining Room from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants will take an in-depth look into managing their diabetes, including healthy eating, physical activity, taking medications and reducing risks. Lunch will be provided free. To register please call by Aug. 21(today)., Toll Free 1-877-641-5822 Ext. 136 or 270-781-8039 Ext. 136.
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Aug 19, 2018
Dowlen scores first ever RHS girls soccer goal
What is believed to be the first goal in Lady Panther soccer history went on the board Friday when two Russellville girls basketball standouts combined. According to Susan Evans, freshman Anastasia Dowlen found the net on an assist from senior Jayce Buchner. Barren County won the game 7-1 in the Lady Dragons Lair at Warren Central. This is believed to be the first RHS girls soccer team, although individual ladies have been playing on the boys team over the years, Eric Evans, who coached the Logan County boys team for several years, is the Lady Panther coach. The Lady Panther play at LCHS in the first Clash of the Cats of the season Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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Aug 18, 2018
Panthers fall at Glasgow
The Russellville Panthers' 2018 season got off to a rough start Friday, as the Panthers fell at highly regarded Glasgow 51-0. Much of the Scotties' offense came behind the blocking of All-State tackle Tanner Bowles, who is committed to play for the University of Alabaa next year.
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Aug 17, 2018
Cougars crush Butler 57-0
When the Logan County Cougars rolled past visiting Butler County 57-0 Friday, it was the 12th straight regular season win for Coach Todd Adler's team. The Cougars have won 13 of their last 14 games overall. The game will be aired on WRUS (610 AM/94.1 FM) beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday. Andy and Zack Woodall will call the action.
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Aug 15, 2018
Hunter McDowell named Daily News Male Athlete of Week
Russellville senior Hunter McDowell didn't get to play soccer his firsi three years in high school, but new Panther football coach Mikey Benton is letting guys kick for both sports now. McDowell has responded by scoring five goals in the Panthers' first two soccer games of 2018, an 8-3 win over Monroe County and a 5-5 tie with Warren East. He also has three assists. As a reward for his success, he has been named the Bowling Green Daily News' Male Athlete of the Week. Coach Jeremy Rust's team, which won over once last season, is off to a great start. McDowell is also a key player for the RHS baseball team.
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Aug 13, 2018
Comer to conduct Town Hall meeting at LCTC Wednesday
Congressman James Comer, who represents Logan County in Washington, will hold a Town Hall Meeting at the Logan Career & Technical Center Wednesday, beginning at 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to participate.
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Aug 12, 2018
Concerned Citizens to give away items this week
Concerned Citizens of Logan County will distribute items three days this week between 9 a..-1 p.m. at the KP Hall. Monday will feature watermelons, Wednesday men's sweat pants, and Thursday meal kits from Feeding America.
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Aug 12, 2018
Walnut Grove holding services today in 2 locations
A large crowd assembled at the long-time location of Walnut Grove Baptist Church on Highland Lick Road at 8:30 this morning. Even bigger crowds may be at the church's new location at 11 a.m. and at a Logan Chamber ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. Dinner will follow. The new site is the building which previously was the home of the large Crossroads Church at the entrance to the Russellville City-County Park near Terry Wilcutt Highway. The entrance has renamed Parkway Drive and will seat 450 or more people. Walnut Grove has been filing its original location in each of its three Sunday morning services, says Pastor Calvin Naylor. Plans are to hold services in both church buildings for the foreseeable future.
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Aug 11, 2018
Area fossil expert to speak at Pastfinders meeting
The Southern Ky Pastfinders will meet Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Logan County Public Library. The speaker will be Don Lindsey from Morgantown. Lindsey has collected North American fossils for over 50 years and will sharing the history and hobby of fossil collecting as well as some of his may sp ecimens. He encourages anyone in the community who wants to learn more about this fascinating part of our history to attend. David Guion says, "The meeting is open to the public and admission is free, so don't let history me a mystery and come learn with us."
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Aug 10, 2018
Meet the Cougars to be followed by football scrimmage
Meet the Cougars and football scrimmages will be held tonight at Logan County High School. Coach Todd Adler will introduce his players at 5:30 followed by scrimmages with Trigg County and Ohio County. Admission is $3 and concessions will be available.
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Aug 6, 2018
BB&T to host Chamber Networking session Tuesday
BB&T will host a Logan Chamber Networking event Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the bank's location on Carrico Park Square in Russellville. All Chamber members are welcome.
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Aug 5, 2018
Meet the Panthers to be held at Rhea Stadium Friday
At Rhea Stadium this Friday, Meet the Panthers will be held. Introduction starts at 6 p.m. Beverly York says, "This will be your chance to meet all your Middle and High School Fall sports coaches and teams, see the 2018/2019 cheerleaders in action and hear what everyone has to say about the upcoming season!"
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Aug 5, 2018
RHS to hold 6th Grade Open House Monday
Sixth graders entering Russellville High School are invited to an open house Monday from 5-7 p.m. Sixth graders will have their own section of the campus in the former location of the vocational/technical school. Students can receive their schedules, meet their teachers and tour the facility. Families who sign the proper agreements can be issued Chromebooks. The tour begins in the RHS Library.
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Aug 3, 2018
Upward football, cheerleading evaluations scheduled
Upward football and cheerleading wil be held in Logan County again this year for boys and girls in Grades K-6. Evluations will be held at Post Oak Baptist Church next Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 11, fro 10 a.m. until noon. The registration fee is $58. Football shorts and cheerleader turtle necks can be ordered. The first practice is Aug. 20. Games will begin Sept. 8 and the awards ceremony will be Oct. 20. For more information, call Post Oak at 270-726-2157.
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Aug 3, 2018
Two-lane portion of Lewisburg Road to be resurfaced to Muhlenberg line
U.S. 431 Lewisburg Road, from KY 3519 extending to the Muhlenberg County line is being prepared for resurfacing. Maintenance crews will perform drainage repairs ahead of resurfacing this 10-mile section of road. Motorists should anticipate a one-lane roadway controlled by flaggers and use caution through this work zone.
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Aug 2, 2018
Photographer, businesswoman Geraldine Hurt dies at age 99
Geraldine Hurt, a well-known businesswoman in downtown Russellville in the middle of the 20th century, has died at age 99. Mrs. Hurt and her husband, the late Bill Hurt, were owners and operators of Royaltone Studios, a photography shop which was first located on East Fourth Street and then on the east side of the Square. The Hurts took pictures in their studios and then sold them, primarily to families. She was 99. No public funeral service is planned, according to WRUS News.
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Aug 1, 2018
Logan Volleyball Alumni Game scheduled Aug. 4
Logan County Volleyball will conduct an Alumni Game this Saturday, Aug. 4, beginning at 1 p.m. All former Lady Cougar Volleyball players are invited to particpate. and all volleyball alumni get free admission. General admission is $5 at the door.
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Jul 30, 2018
8th of August celebration this weekend at Hampton Park
"Living the Legend" is the theme for the annual 8th of August Celebration in Russellville, which will be held this weekend with Hampton Park the central location. The Little Miss/Mister Pageant will be held Friday, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Logan County Courthouse for boys and girls up to age 10. Saturday's activites include a Run Walk, a Golf/Scramble, a parade and lots of food and fellowship. The deadline for entering the golf scramble with a handicap is Tuesday. See the accompanying flier for more information.
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Jul 29, 2018
Former Columbine principal DeAngelis to speak to Logan educators on Monday
The man who was principal of Columbine High School during the mass shootings on April 20, 1999, will be the featured speaker for faculty and staff on the first day of Professional Development at Logan County High School Monday, Frank DeAngelis, who continued in that role for 15 more years, survived shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold pointing their shotguns in his direction. He is in demand now as a consultant on school safety. After his speech concludes, DeAngelis is scheduled to meet with select shool and community leaders. Logan County Schools open for students this Wednesday, Aug. 1.
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Jul 26, 2018
RHS Alumni Soccer Game scheduled next Saturday
Russellville High School will hold an alumni soccer game on Aug 4 at 7 p.m. it will take place at the new soccer field behind RHS where the track is. Anyone who wishes to play can text Coach Jeremy Rust at 270-772-0179 or email him at jeramy.rust@logan.kyschools.us.
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Jul 23, 2018
Logan Telephone's Annual Meeting scheduled Aug, 3
The Logan Telephone Cooperative Annual Meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at Logan County High School. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by the business meeting where you will elect members to represent you on the board of directors and will be introduced to the scholarship winners. After the business meeting, refreshments will be served and a drawing will be held for cash and prizes for adults and children. Each member present will receive free gifts. All members of Logan Telephone Cooperative are cordially invited to attend.
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Jul 23, 2018
Lost River Creamery to rebuild after fire destroys cheese plan
One of Logan County’s most popular family-owned small businesses experienced a devastating fire at its cheese manufacturing plant that left a pile of rubble and several fond memories. After praising firefighters and others who came to help Friday night and Saturday, Lost River Creamery owners Scott and Angie Harris announced Sunday on Facebook: “Our little town is truly compassionate and the outpouring of love and support that we’ve already received is overwhelming. We will rebuild our cheese plant and be even better than before. Our customers are like family to us and we feel that we owe it to them and to ourselves to endure this minor setback so that we can once again create a product that is loved by many.”
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Jul 20, 2018
Work underway on Franklin Road on Simpson side
Road improvements on the Franklin Road (KY 100) are underway from the Logan County line to KY 1008 in Simpson County, Crews will be present to continue work on a resurfacing and curve improvement project in the area. Work will continue on pipe replacements for the project. Flaggers will be used at various stages of the project and motorists should use caution when traveling the area.
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