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Two men were killed in a two-vehicle accident on KY 555 on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Richard Wayne Miles, 48, of Springfield, was traveling north on KY 555 around 10 p.m. According to a report by Kentucky State Police, Miles attempted to pass another vehilce in a no-passing zone when the 1995 Ford truck he was driving collided with a 2007 Chevrolet van driven by Willie J. Adams Jr. of Washington, Pa., as it traveled south on KY 555. After the impact, Adams’ vehicle left the road and came to rest on an embankment, while Miles’ vehicle was facing east on KY 555.

Call it your local stimulus package, courtesy of St. Catharine College. In a way to aid those who unfortunately have lost jobs during the economic down-turn, St. Catharine is now offering free classes during the spring semester. And, even though classes for the semester began Monday, it is not too late to take advantage of this enticing offer. Registration for the spring semester has been extended one week, and some eight week courses do not start until mid-term.

An early morning fire on West High Street in Springfield was the result of electrical wiring, according to fire officials. The blaze originated in the attic of the home, which is at the corner of West High and Doctor streets. There were no injuries from the fire. No other information is available at this time, and the investigation is continuing.

More than 45 years have passed since Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Monday night, the words of that speech were spoken again, this time by Gene Livers of Springfield as part of a celebration of King’s life and legacy at the River of Life Church.

Livers said being able to recite the words of that speech on the anniversary of King’s birth as part of the celebration was special to him.