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Belcher goes the distance for cancer

If you told someone you were going to walk 60 miles over three straight days, they may raise their eyebrows. But that is exactly what Carrollton resident Brittany Belcher and thousands of other people across the country did to raise money for breast cancer research.

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A sign of Autumn

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Sheriff’s Office investigating two daytime burglaries

Two homes were burglarized during the daytime hours on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reports that perpetrators stole jewelry from both residences.

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Two sought after meth lab discovered

Area police are looking for two Carrollton residents allegedly implicated in a case involving manufacturing methamphetamine and missing children.

Erik Dolente, 41, of Carrollton fled from police Saturday with his two children and their babysitter, Rhonda L. Chapman, 48, of Carrollton after police received a tip that methamphetamine was being manufactured at his residence. The children, Boston Dolente, 5, and Braxton Dolente, 6, have since been returned to family members, but Dolente and Chapman are still on the loose.

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Prestonville Fall Harvest Festival

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CCHS presents “The Real Edgar Allan Poe: A Night of Terror”

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Hispanic art to be displayed at library through November

The Carroll County Public Library will be showcasing local Hispanic arts and crafts during the month of November.

Items from Mexico, Guatamala and Colombia will be on display in the meeting room, contributed or handmade by Jefferson Community and Technical College students and their families. The library will be hosting an opening reception for the show on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Some of the items will be included in a silent auction; the proceeds will benefit the ESL and family literacy programs at the library.

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Cruisin' for the Children

The Shop with a Cop Poker Run raised $3,310 Sunday. The event had 98 people and about 75 bikes participate. Paul Hanley of Bethlehem, Ky. won the event with the best hand, and donated the $100 prize back to Shop with a Cop. Valerie McIntyre of Florence, Ky. won the 50/50 drawing and also donated the money back. Tommy Crawford of Sanders won the George Jones guitar. Co-organizer Ron Jones wanted to thank all those who helped with the event, including Ricky Howard with A to Z Auctions.

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Teacher cited at school for intoxication, fired Thursday

A Kathryn Winn Primary second grade teacher has been terminated after she was cited for alcohol intoxication at school.

Carrollton Police Assistant Chief Steve Abbott cited Lisa G. Brock, 55, of Turners Station for alcohol intoxication in a public place Monday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. at Winn.

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McMurry plans to eliminate paid fire chief position

With confidence that the Carrollton Fire Department has been running just fine without a full-time fire chief for the past several months, Mayor Gene McMurry said Monday he intends to propose leaving the position unfilled.

Randy Tharp retired from the position effective Sept. 30.

McMurry said he will present his proposal to Carrollton City Council at its next meeting, Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.

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