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Rally for Delta Queen to be held in Maysville
As efforts continue to save the historic Delta Queen steamboat, local citizens will have a chance to take up the banner at a special rally on Tuesday.
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Maysville native Cheryl Hansen tapped for command
Tapping into 19 years of U.S. Navy experience, Maysville native Cheryl Moss Hansen was recently named Officer in Charge of Construction for the Marine Corps Installations East.
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Maysville hospitality charms travelers during emergency
To many pet owners, their pets are like children and an emergency is an emergency. When a traveling Ohio couple needed help over the Labor Day weekend, Maysville 911 dispatch fielded their call.
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Kentucky delegate had floor seat for Palin speech
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- To the national viewing public it was unnoticeable, but to those just feet away from the stage when Sarah Palin stepped up to the microphone at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, a malfunctioning prompter system was plainly seen.
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St. Patrick students take hands-on approach to learning
St. Patrick High School students are being offered a unique opportunity to take a forensic science class.
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Driver leads police on chase, damages vehicles then escapes on foot
Maysville police are searching for a man who eluded officers Thursday morning after a chase through the city's East End residential area.
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Walters gets 15-life for Powell murder
WEST UNION, Ohio -- Sentencing for an Adams County murder attributed to Darryl L. Walters has been completed.
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Republican National Convention experience 'educational and fun'
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- An elevator ride gave Bracken County resident and Kentucky delegate to the Republican National Convention Millie Bush an insight on how small the world can be.
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Evacuees find shelter in Maysville
Amy and Chris Storey, their 10-year-old son Luke, Chris's mother Claire, and family dog Bear fled southern Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Gustov and thanks to the help of local family and friends, they've weathered the storm in Maysville.
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Robertson losing both PVA office officials to retirement
MOUNT OLIVET -- Following actions in the recent special session of the Kentucky General Assembly, retirement notices have begun to roll in to local governments.
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Rape suspect arrested by Augusta police
AUGUSTA -- An arrest has been made in the alleged rape of an Augusta woman.
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Women's Crisis Center thankful for donation
The Women's Crisis Center received more than $48,000 in proceeds from this year's Buffalo Trace Balloon Race during a presentation held Tuesday afternoon at the centner.
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Bob Vance welcomed home in Rotary club visit
Speaking at his first public engagement in Maysville since his appointment to Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Bob Vance offered his candid observations of being involved in the political arena.
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Mason indictments handed down by grand jury
Three people arrested in August as part of an investigation into drug trafficking were indicted by a Mason County grand jury Tuesday.
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Lewis man faces arson charges
VANCEBURG -- A Lewis County man is facing multiple charges in relation to an incident which took place in the Brickle's Branch area of Lewis County Saturday night, officials said Monday.
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Injured officer recovering after surgery
A Maysville police officer who was injured in a car accident on Kentucky 9 Friday night has been improving.
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Rotary Club annual horse show coming up
GERMANTOWN -- As summer moves to fall, the Maysville Rotary Club will hosts its 29th annual horse show at the Germantown Fairgrounds this weekend.
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Kentucky taking in hundreds of evacuees
LOUISVILLE (AP) -- More than 830 evacuees from the Gulf Coast arrived in Louisville over the weekend ahead of Hurricane Gustav, which is expected to make landfall in south Louisiana sometime Monday or Tuesday.
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Alliance tosses support to Martin
PIQUA -- A fifth generation farmer, Troy Martin of Robertson County is getting additional support in his bid for a seat on the Burley Tobacco Growers Co-op Association board.
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With candidates revealed, area residents consider their options
The Democratic and Republican presidential candidates have both chosen their running mates.
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McCain taps Alaska governor for VP
DAYTON, Ohio -- Republican John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday, a stunning selection of a little-known conservative newcomer who relishes fighting the establishment.
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Tobacco harvest expected to be better than in 2007
Weather conditions are proving to be better this summer than last year for area burley tobacco farmers.
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Fleming-Mason Airport runway expansion begins
LEWISBURG -- The Fleming-Mason Airport is spreading its wings with the expansion of its runway.
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United Way launches campaign against hunger
The United Way of Mason County will launch a month-long campaign Monday to fight hunger in our area.
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McConnell to RECC: 'We need to do things cleaner'
FLEMINGSBURG n U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was in Flemingsburg, Thursday, addressing employees of Fleming Mason RECC on the energy crisis Kentucky and the entire nation is facing.
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Unique quilt stolen from park display
BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD STATE RESORT PARK -- Once hanging in the lobby area of Worthington Lodge for all to enjoy, a unique custom crazy quilt is now missing, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park officials said.
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Local social studies teacher to attend Republican National Convention
AUGUSTA n As a young girl, Millie Bush dreamed of one day becoming the first female senator from Kentucky.
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Ground broken for new MCTC science and administration building
Maysville Community and Technical College celebrated history and growth Wednesday with ground-breaking ceremonies for a new science and administration building.
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Blankenship embezzlement case bound over to grand jury
The Comprehend employee who allegedly embezzled money from the agency appeared in Mason County District Court Wednesday before Judge W. Todd Walton II.
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Ripley Village Council adopts pay scale for police department
RIPLEY, Ohio -- Ripley Village Council met Tuesday night and adopted a pay scale for the Ripley Police Department.
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