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Following the execution of a search warrant, two Madisonville men are facing six drug charges each. Officers located marijuana growing in the basement of Mitchell Drive residents, Daniel and Jordan Ipock. They also found a large amount of currency and Lortab pills. The Ipocks were transported to the detention center.
The cold weather is causing a problem in Webster County with water distribution. The water treatment plant is back in service. All customers served by the City of Clay, City of Dixon, City of Slaughters, and the Webster County Water District will remain under a boil water advisory until further notice.
In Frankfort, lawmakers are hearing ideas for new laws. Here is House Minority Leader Pamela Stevenson of Louisville.
One of the jobs of the state treasurer is to return unclaimed property as well as money that ends up in forgotten accounts. Mark Metcalfe says over 41-million dollars in unclaimed property was returned last year. He says until the money is claimed, the Treasury safeguards the funds. Funds can be retrieved through the unclaimed property link on the Kentucky State Treasury website.
The Green River Area Development District has a new date for the Council on Aging’s Public Hearing. It is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd at 10 at the GRADD Office.
In Hopkins County, the growth of Madisonville is a collective effort. Everyone wants an increasing population, more jobs and businesses, and well maintained streets. The Kentucky Sports Factory is not to forgetting another community need. They now have a brand new parking lot.
The news about Madisonville’s major projects is encouraging. Like everyone, the Economic Development Corporation appreciates Congressman Comer’s part in helping the city and county receive funds for the West Side lift station project, and the project underway by the South Hopkins Water District to strengthen the system by replacing aging water lines. The E-D-C is also quick to point out that the biggest project underway is one that’s not getting as much attention. It’s the 25-million dollar sewer upgrade that will expand capacity and support growth.
Madisonville Community College says the K-C-T-CS and Morehead State University now have a common-course numbering system to simplify transfers. It will be announced this week in Frankfort.
One matter that’s always seems to be brought to the attention of lawmakers are the roads. State Representative Wade Williams says the manner in which road work is done is changing. Instead of having too many plans, the new approach will be to downsize the number of projects so they can accomplished.
Hopkins County public school students may attend a school outside of their assigned zone but it requires a Special Permission Transfer. The form is on the district website and can also be picked up at the Board of Education’s Central Office. Applications can be made to some schools during the months of February and March.
This from Owensboro Health. The visitor restrictions that began last month are now lifted. It began last month when a number of their patients were battling respiratory illnesses.
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