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Officials support a jailer

A report from the Courier-Journal earlier this month brought attention to the policy in Kentucky that requires counties to have an elected jailer regardless of the existence of a county jail. The article noted that jailers and their deputies contribute to a cost of around $2 million in taxpayers’ dollars each year.

In the weeks since, there has been much discussion about the necessity of the office and whether the workload warrants the cost, and some in state government have suggested eliminating the office altogether.

Commanders top Vikings 82-80

By Nick Schrager
Sun sports writer

Overtime, game tied 80-80, 2.1 seconds remaining. No slow-motion, no dramatic fireworks - nothing but net.

The Washington County Commanders notched the first win of the season over the Valley Vikings when junior Kambron Hayden fired in a two-point buzzer beater on an assist by sophomore DT Yocum.

The crowd was left wild after the hard earned victory.

Ribbon cutting held for new fire department

Local officials, first responders and residents celebrated the opening of the Springfield/Washington County Fire Department with a ribbon cutting last Friday.

The new facility on Main Street has been in use for several weeks, but last week’s event represented the final step in the local firefighters’ move to their long overdue new home.

Government officials and representatives from the USDA Rural Development program were in attendance to speak on the importance of the new building to Springfield and Washington County.

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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.

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2014 sheriff activity

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office recently made its 2014 activity report available, and the numbers closely reflect the activity from 2013.

Accidents were up last year, with the department working 169 wrecks compared to 143 the previous year.

The department also reported working 43 UOR (uniform offense report) cases, up six from 37 in 2013.

The sheriff’s office also filed 204 incident reports (152 in 2013), served 240 e-warrants or e-summons (236 in 2013) and served 826 civil summons or subpoenas (815 in 2013).

Man in critical condition after Tuesday night shooting

Joseph Hill, 24, of Willisburg, is in critical condition at University of Kentucky Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound last Tuesday night.

Hill was allegedly shot once after an altercation with 71-year-old Charles Chesser. Washington County Sheriff Jerry Pinkston said Chesser is believed to be the shooter.

The incident happened in the roadway on Glens Creek Road in Willisburg.

Pinkston said the investigation is ongoing, and that the department, with support from Kentucky State Police, is looking into what led to the confrontation.

PHOTOS: In honor of Dr. King

Members of the Washington County and surrounding communities came together Monday night at River of Life Church to celebrate the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The celebration included a message from keynote speak Dr. Darrick A. Briscoe, pastor at First Baptist Church in Danville, as well as performances from community members.

Several individuals shared stories of past struggles or witnessing the struggle of others to attain racial equality.

New city council meets

Springfield City Council held its January meeting last Tuesday at City Hall, and it was the first time the group has met  officially since many of the faces changed with last November’s election.

Newly elected mayor Debbie Wakefield had the new council introduce itself to visitors from Washington County Teen Leadership prior to addressing the agenda, which focused in part on the installation of new lighting at Idle Hour Park.

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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

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.