Archive for August 3rd, 2012

It would appear that the drawn out saga of the former Clay City fire chief has come to an end. At least that is what court records indicate. That follows the case being sent to mediation back in April. Under terms of the mediation, Rogers will enter a guilty plea on two counts of criminal... »

The case involving a Clay City woman charged with killing her own child has taken another turn and this time the case may be heading to mediation. Russ Baldani, an attorney for Jessica Charles, made a motion in Powell Circuit Court last Wednesday asking for a Daubert Hearing to discuss the prosecution’s expert witness possibly... »

“What are you looking for?,” a representative of a manufacturing company asked. “Anything better than what I have now,” came the response from one of several people waiting in line. “What’s that?” came the representative’s inquiry. “Nothing,” was the response.” With the state labor department reporting that Powell County has an unemployment rate of 10.1 percent,... »

The calendar shows it’s the second of August and with this weekend being the first weekend of the month that means it is time for the Stanton Corn Festival. The 23rd Annual Stanton Corn Festival kicks off this Saturday and it should be as fun as ever. The event starts with the 5K Run at... »

Police are still looking for the people responsible for beating and robbing an 85 year old Stanton man last week. James Todd, who lived on Main Street in Stanton told officers that a man and a woman came to his door last Monday evening. Todd said that they knocked on the door and then... »

A Stanton woman who was arrested and accused of war crimes has been cleared by a federal judge to be extradited back to Bosnia. Azra Basic, who has been accused of various horrendous acts during the Bosnia Civil War in the 1990’s, has been in federal custody since her arrest at her home on... »

First of all I want to apologize for a mix up last week in the obituaries. The pictures of two sweet women who passed away were mixed up and I take full responsibility of the mistake. I apologize to the families and loved ones for the situation and hope it did not cause any... »

AmVets Meeting AmVets Post 67, Clay City, monthly meeting, the first Sunday every month at 2 p.m. Hard Knocks Band, $5 for non-members, $3 for members every Saturday night!  Bingo every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Yoga Classes Foothills Health and Wellness Center will be offering free beginner yoga classes at the Powell County Extension Office on Mondays... »

Zelma Bush, 84 Zelma Ballard Bush, 84, 1448 Little Hardwicks Creek, widow of Edward Bush Jr., died on Friday, July 20 at her home. She was born April 2, 1928 to the late John Henry and Emmer Wasson Ballard. Survivors include her sons, Billy Joe and wife, Debbie Bush and Larry “Buck” Bush, both of Clay... »

When I was a little girl my older brother and I had our fair share of fights.  Mostly over petty things, the “he touched my toy” or “she bothered my action figures” type of arguments.  On rare occasions we would get so mad at each other that a wrestling or yelling match would ensue. Most... »