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Items published in court news are public record. The News-Democrat publishes all misdemeanors, felonies and small-claims judgments recorded in district court, as well as all civil suits recorded in circuit court. Juvenile court cases are not published. Crime reports are provided by local law enforcement agencies. Charges or citations reported to the News-Democrat do not imply guilt.

DISTRICT COURT

The following decisions were rendered Wednesday and Thursday, July 2-3, 2014, in Carroll County District Court with the Hon. Elizabeth Chandler presiding.

2013 CCHS grad dies in car crash

A 2013 Carroll County High School graduate died in a two-vehicle crash July 2, near the 4300 block of Hwy. 421 North in Trimble County.

Carrollton Office Supply owner...

By JACOB BLAIR

The News-Democrat Intern

The Carrollton Office Supply store has a new owner after Janet Smith led the business since its opening in October 1984.

Smith, who retired July 1, said Denise Wallace is continuing as manager, a position she has held for more than 17 years. Charlotte Wallace, Denise’s daughter-in-law, is now the store’s new owner.

Smith said there were other offers made to purchase the business, but she accepted Wallace’s.

Sisenstein to serve community as...

By JACOB BLAIR

The News-Democrat Intern

Carroll County High School graduate Andy Sisenstein is now driving down the streets of town as a member of the police force.

Sistenstein, 22, is the newest member of the Carrollton Police Department and graduated from the basic training course Friday, June 27 at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond. He said his family played a big part in inspiring him to join the ranks of law enforcement.

Carroll County man arrested on...

 A Carroll County man was arrested and charged July 3, with multiple counts of viewing and distributing child pornography. 

Russell Howard, 34, of Ghent was charged with six counts of possessing matter portraying sexual performance by a minor and three counts of distribution of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor, both Class D felonies, according to a news release from state police.

Sheriff wants fiscal to hire...

By JACOB BLAIR

The News-Democrat Intern

Carroll County Sheriff Jamie Kinman took time after returning from an emergency call to address the Carroll County Fiscal Court Tuesday about the need for more sheriffs’ deputies.

Kinman said one deputy is on medical leave, leaving the department short-staffed with deputies working 60 or even 70 hours a week to make up the coverage difference.

“We are not giving the people of Carroll County everything we can give them,” Kinman said.

More than 100 new laws now in...

By Jack Brammer

Lexington Herald-Leader

FRANKFORT — More than 100 new laws approved during Kentucky’s 2014 General Assembly go into effect July 15, changing how the state deals with everything from acupuncture to voyeurism.

Some of the new laws already are in effect because they contained an “emergency” clause. An example is Senate Bill 124, which allows physicians at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville to provide oil derived from marijuana and hemp to help people who suffer from certain severe seizures.

Dixie Chixx capture 12U state...

Dixie Chixx head coach David Craig asked his team two questions at the beginning of the season: How will you handle failure? What do you want people to think about you when they watch you play or practice?

He told them he didn’t want them to tell him the answers, just to show him on the field. The Carroll County girls responded in a big way, rallying to win the Indiana State 12U Babe Ruth Championship over the Fourth of July weekend in Corydon, Ind. The Dixie Chixx defeated Corydon, 12-8, Sunday in the championship.

Oberto/Miss Madison mishap leads...

By DAVE TAYLOR

Landmark News Service

J. Michael Kelly took advantage of a rare miscue by rival Jimmy Shane to claim the spoils in 2014 Indiana Governor’s Cup Race Sunday at Madison.

Ash tree treatment to continue...

By JACOB BLAIR

The News-Democrat Intern

As treatment continues on the ash trees at General Butler State Resort Park in an attempt to neutralize the effect of the emerald ash borer, Carrollton Rotary members had the opportunity to ask questions about the park and learn what else needs to happen in the restoration process.