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  • FCC OKs Insight-Time Warner merger

    By Todd Martin

    The Sentinel-News

    Some Kentucky residents could soon be seeing information from Time Warner Cable showing up in their mailboxes.

    On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Federal Communications Commission approved the sale of Insight Communications, the cable provider for Carroll County and the largest provider in the state, to Time Warner Cable.

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  • ALS fundraiser set for March 3

    “Bob’s Bunch Battling ALS” is planning a fundraising event on March 3 to raise funds for ALS research and bring awareness to the local region about the disease.

    ALS—Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is commonly called “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” after the Hall of Fame New York Yankees first baseman who succumbed to the disease in 1941.

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  • Bridge closure dates announced

    State officials have announced the planned dates for the first of two five-day closures during the replacement of the Milton-Madison Bridge.

    The bridge will be closed April 25-29, during which time crews with Walsh Construction will work around the clock to remove the existing approaches on both sides of the river and attach the temporary approaches to the 82-year-old Ohio River span.

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  • Henry native survives cruise nightmare

    By PHYLLIS McLAUGHLIN

    Special to The Henry County Local

    Henry County native Joe Ryan, 23, is looking forward to a trip to Destin, Fla., with friends later this year, after he graduates from Eastern Kentucky University.

    It will be a landlocked location – “No captain needed for time on the beach,” he said during a phone interview Monday.

    Seems mundane, but Ryan is ready for mundane.

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  • Beshear authorizes funding for federal heating crisis program

    FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear announced the immediate distribution of $9.5 million in additional federal appropriations for Kentucky’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

     “The availability of home heating assistance is critical at this time of the year,” Gov. Beshear said. “More funding means more Kentucky families can apply for assistance to stay warm during the colder months.”

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  • State snow and ice crews ready to combat wintry weather

    Kentucky Transportation Cabinet maintenance crews are well prepared for winter precipitation expected this afternoon into the evening. 

    Nearly 2,000 KYTC employees are available for efforts to treat and clear more than 60,000 lane miles of roads.

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  • Bill that would allow ads on school buses could go for House vote this week

    By William Croyle

    The Kentucky Enquirer

    A bill that would allow advertising on school buses could go to a vote in the House this week.

    House Bill 30, proposed by Rep. Terry Mills, D-Lebanon, and co-sponsored by six other legislators, would enable school district’s to sell exterior advertising on buses.

    Similar legislation proposed last year passed the House but died in the Senate.

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  • Summit on child abuse deaths recommends more transparency

    By Linda B. Blackford

    Lexington Herald-Leader

    LOUISVILLE — Improved transparency and accountability at the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services would be the best way to lessen the number of children killed in abuse and neglect cases, according to a group of social workers, child advocates, judges and legislators who met Saturday.

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  • Kentucky among first states invited into workforce development project

    From the KPA
    News Content Service

    FRANKFORT – The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and Kentucky Workforce Investment Board announced Friday that Kentucky is among the first states to be accepted into the national ACT Certified Work Ready Communities Academy. Membership will help Kentucky be a national leader in developing the local workforce skills necessary to meet current employer demands and attract businesses to the state in the future.

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  • Help to make a difference during National Blood Donor Month

    January is National Blood Donor Month and above all other times of the year, it is the month that presents the most challenges for blood collection. Changing weather, busy holiday schedules, increased cold and flu symptoms and even the winter blues can keep the most dedicated blood donors from making or keeping an appointment to give.

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