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St. John the Evangelist Church held its annual “Way of the Cross” devotion on Good Friday, beginning in front of the courthouse and ending at the church. The devotion is a re-enactment and reading of the Stations of the Cross in Spanish, including the crucifixion of Jesus.

Carroll County Board of Education approved a revised design for the Carroll County Middle School renovation at its meeting Thursday, March 28.

The projected total construction cost increased from an estimated $5.743 million to an estimated $7.625 million. However, this will change when the project is bid out, Chief Financial Officer Jon Conrad said.

The total estimated cost for the project is $8,703,996.

The Kentucky State Police investigation into the death of Robert Rogers, 43, of Worthville, following a bar fight is still ongoing.

Rogers died Thursday, Feb. 28 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was involved in a fight outside DJ’s Tavern in Carrollton on Saturday, Feb. 23, Public Information Officer Trooper Brad Arterburn said. 

Det. Kurt Buhts is investigating the case. The state medical examiner, who performed the autopsy, has not released the official findings. The report should be back in about two weeks, Arterburn said.

Carrollton Utilities and Carrollton Fire Department responded to a gas leak at the corner of Hawkins and Kelley streets around 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27.

The leak was secured at approximately 4:30 p.m., however Hawkins Street remained closed at Eighth and Ninth streets for at least an hour longer, Carrollton Fire Chief Greg Beck said.

A boil water advisory has been put into effect for 16 nearby residences, Carrollton Utilities Manager Bill Osborne said. This occurs as a precaution any time there is a drop in water pressure, he said.