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Today's News

  • Commander Day off without a hitch

    The inaugural Commander Day went smoothly last Thursday, as students and teachers adjusted to the new snow day lesson plan that allows students to complete assignments when school is not in session.

    While students had the day off, teachers reported to their respective schools at 10 a.m. in order to be available if students needed assistance with their assignments. Initial feedback from teachers indicated that everything got off to a good start. Several indicated that they see how the take-home lesson plans can be a big help for students.

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  • Fiscal court met Monday

    Washington County’s Fiscal Court started its New Year with a warm welcome to the new county attorney, Bill Robinson, and new sheriff, Jerry Pinkston.

    Outside of the humble start to the first meeting of the year, several points were on this meeting’s agenda.

    Judge-Executive John Settles appointed Kevin Devine as director of emergency management, as well as the search and rescue coordinator. Alongside Devine, Bill Carpenter was appointed as deputy director of emergency management.

    All were approved without opposition.

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  • Weir preps for state DYW competition

    The 2015 Distinguished Young Women of Kentucky competition is set for this weekend, and Washington County’s representative has been hard at work in preparation for the big event.

    Erika Weir was named DYW of Washington County last summer, and she started getting ready for the next step right away.

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  • SPD looks into steel theft

    Springfield Police are looking into the theft of 10 black barrels filled with stainless steel byproduct from LB Manufacturing in Springfield, and authorities have a lead in the case.

    The byproduct, which was used in a stamping operation at LB, was reported missing to SPD in December.

    According to an incident report provided to The Sun, prior to being notified of the missing barrels, Ofc. Charlie Osbourn responded to a storage building at 202 South Doctor Street in connection to another investigation on Nov. 29.

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  • Family escapes Monday fire

    A family on Valley Hill Road avoided a close call Monday morning when their home burst into flames, but fortunately all seven people inside — including five children — were able to get to safety before flames engulfed the home.

    According to Springfield Fire Chief Jim Logsdon, the call to respond to the fire came around 5 a.m., with firefighters spending roughly five hours battling the flames.

    The home, which was formerly the Valley Hill General Store, was a loss, but no one inside was injured in the incident.

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  • Miss Kentucky USA 2015

    Springfield has a stunned, though proud, family this week following the announcement on Sunday night at the Ursuline Arts Center in Louisville that Katie George would be crowned Miss Kentucky USA 2015.

    George, the daughter of Tim and Ann (Haydon) George, has family in Washington County that includes her grandparents, Bob Noe and Martha Ann Haydon. After this past weekend’s competition, they’re all still wrapping their heads around what just happened.

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  • Home for the holidays

    Who would have thought a 29-year-old, multi-million dollar professional athlete would have roots right here in Springfield, a town which according to the 2010 U.S. census, has a population of 2,553.

    Probably not many, but as hard as it is to believe, Ann Murphy, a teller at Springfield State Bank, is one of those roots, and the sports star she’s related to is Daniel Murphy, a left fielder and first/second baseman for the New York Mets.

    She’s his grandmother.

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  • WC girls fall 60-24

     

    The Washington County Commanderettes took a tough loss when they were defeated by the Marion County Lady Knights (7-6) on Jan. 10. The Commanderettes, who opened the girl/boy double header, were defeated 60-24 in the rivalry game, and the loss put Washington County’s record at 1-9.

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  • Fighting the border war

    In what they call the border war, the Washington County Commanders fell hard to the Marion County Knights, 68-42, in their first of two meetings this season on Jan. 10.
    Commander head coach Bernard Smalley said rivalry losses can be disappointing.

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  • News briefs 1/7

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    Protect Your Family
    Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. Take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, get him or her the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals.  Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com on the Internet.

    Volunteers Needed

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