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  • Greenwell speaks at Cornell about Kentucky's 2009 ice storm

    As everyone knows, the ice storm from this past January had a big impact on Kentucky residents. So why would Cornell University in New York be interested in what Washington County experienced during the crisis? Washington County Extension Agent Rick Greenwell just returned from a trip to Cornell where he discussed what the county did, and didn’t do, during and following the storm.

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  • Filiatreau scores big on and off the court at Georgetown College

    Katie Filiatreau of Springfield continues to rack up academic and athletic honors at Georgetown College. She carries a 4.0 grade-point average, while also starring on the Georgetown basketball team.

    For the complete story on Katie's honors, see this week's Springfield Sun!

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  • Old house moved to become home for a new family

    Recycling is popular these days, but one local group took it a step beyond the normal last week.

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  • Bible-reading marathon now underway

    Springfield's fourth-annual Bible-reading marathon kicked off Sunday evening on the steps of the Washington County Courthouse. The event will go on non-stop until its conclusion on Thursday at noon, with the observance of the World Day of Prayer. Everyone is invited to attend to listen to the reading of God's word, as well as read in time slots that may still be vacant. For details on possible time slots, visit www.thecornerstonechristian.org on the Internet, or stop by the courthouse for more information.

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  • Health scares hit community

    One case of MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) has been confirmed at Washington County High School, according to Superintendent of Schools Robert Stafford.

    “We have one doctor-confirmed case of MRSA, and we have taken all precautions,” Stafford said. He added that a letter was sent home with students Thursday afternoon, as well as a call being made over the school’s automatic telephone notification system.

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  • Bible-reading marathon begins May 3

    Many people read their Bible daily, while others don’t spend as much time in the word of God. But on May 3, Washington Countians will have a chance to not only read the Bible, but to do it publicly, on the steps of the Washington County Courthouse.

    The fourth annual Bible-Reading Marathon will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, and run through Thursday, May 7, concluding at noon with the National Day of Prayer.

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  • Smith says he plans to remain as WCHS principal

    He was in the hunt for the position of superintendent of Campbellsville City Schools, but Leon Smith says he now plans to remain principal of Washington County High School.

    Smith, a native of Campbellsville, said the job coming open in his hometown and being near his parents was a major reason for his interest.

    “That had a lot to do with it,” Smith said. “My Mom and Dad live over there, and this would be a good opportunity to go over there, be near Mom and Dad, and finish out my last few years while being near them as they grow older.”

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  • MRSA case confirmed at Washington County High

    One case of MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) has been confirmed at Washington County High School, according to Superintendent of Schools Robert Stafford.

    "We have one doctor-confirmed case of MRSA, and we have taken all precautions," Stafford said. He added that a letter was sent home with students Thursday afternoon, as well as a call being made over the school's automatic telephone notification system.

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  • Students learn the dangers of drunk driving

    Several Washington County High School students were caught driving impaired last Tuesday in the parking lot at Idle Hour Park. Springfield police officer Charlie Osbourne administered field sobriety tests and the results were not good. One vehicle suffered minor damage and several orange cones were dragged for several feet. This was all part of the Fatal Experience Driving Simulation sponsored by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Crime Prevention Coalition.

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  • Lincoln sculpture unveiled in Springfield

    It was a time when the past, present and future of Washington County came together to remember one of the nation's favorite presidents. Young and old mingled in the streets of Springfield for the official unveiling of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture in front of the new county judicial center. State and local dignitaries, along with Honest Abe himself, portrayed by Jim Getty, heralded the historic occasion from the porch of the old county courthouse, while the sculptor, Paula B. Slater, looked on proudly.

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