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  • Salvation Army holds Christmas in July

     

    A familiar sight in December has sprung up in the heat of summer – the Salvation Army’s troop of bell ringers.

    Teresa Smothers, a co-chair for Washington County’s Salvation Army branch, said Christmas in July is a fundraising effort that aims to raise money for those in need in Washington County.

    “The important thing is to raise funds to be able to help the people in the community,” Smothers said.

    The Salvation Army raised $6,000 last year, and hopes to increase that by 25 percent this year.

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  • All-star team packed with pitchers

     

    Baseball is the mainstay of many communities, and Little League is no exception. Here in Springfield, kids from across the county gather every summer to compete with and against each other, and some are fortunate enough to be picked to their all-star teams. The 8-10 year old all-star group has been playing together for quite some time, but the team possesses a trait few others do: all the players know how to pitch.

    “It’s a nice luxury,” said head coach Leonard Abell.

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  • 8-10-year-old all-stars are state bound

     

    Who are the happiest kids in Washington County right now? The 8-10 year old Little League all-stars would be a good answer. The team competed in the District 5 Little League Baseball Tournament last week and, after defeating Glasgow 11-0 on Sunday, completed its quest for not only a championship, but a berth in the state tournament this weekend in Middlesboro.

    “It’s something that hasn’t happened around here for a while,” said head coach Leonard Abell. “I’m extremely happy for them.”

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  • Jets Over Kentucky back at airport this week

     

    For 13 years now, model jet enthusiasts from all over the world have been coming to the Lebanon-Springfield Airport to fly their aircraft in an event known as Jets Over Kentucky.

    When it started, there were only 28 participants, according to event organizer Lewis “The General” Patton. When this year’s event opened Sunday, there were already many more than that, and Patton said the event is expected to draw between 160 and 180 participants.

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  • Nelson County woman found

    UPDATE: According to a report from The Kentucky Standard, Ball has been found safe.

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  • Be prepared for disasters

    Washington County had a brush with disaster when high winds struck the area last week causing damage to structures and blocking roadways.

    Kevin Devine, the director of Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management, said the storm was an eye-opener for how fast things can turn sour.

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  • When seconds count

    “Emergency 911, where is your emergency, what is your county?’”

    No matter what time of day or what day of the week, dispatchers at the Springfield Police Department are on standby, waiting to help you during your time of need. 

    E-911 Captain Francisco Vazquez, who’s been working as a dispatcher for 16 years, said someone is always on duty – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each person works a 12-hour shift for three days a week, followed by a four-hour shift. 

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  • Jets Over Kentucky is next week

    Whoosh!

    The sound of jet engines will fill the air when approximately 200 people come to the Lebanon-Springfield Airport to fly in the 13th annual Jets Over Kentucky next week.

    According to the event’s organizer, Lewis ‘The General” Patton, it’s expected to be the largest remote controlled jet show he’s put on to date.

    “We are very satisfied,” Patton said. “This is the world’s largest jet event.”

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  • Keeping kids full in the summer

    Tyler Brown

    Staff Writer

    No child in Washington County has to worry about going hungry during the summer, thanks to the summer feeding program sponsored by the Washington County School district. 

    The program has been in place since before current food service director Regina Hood took over eight years ago, saying they serve children of all ages across the county.

    “It is for children of any age from 2 to 18, and it is open to any child in the community,” Hood said.

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  • School board saves money by switching insurance carriers

    The Washington County Board of Education switched insurance carriers June 19 and pocketed a hefty savings for taxpayers.

    After receiving bids from insurance companies, the board chose to take the lowest bidders for property and liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, a fidelity bond and base plan for all students plus catastrophes.

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