This is Boyce Tate. Today is December 9th, it’s showers and 58.
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For over a decade, the Madisonville Police Department has presented a series of meetings to expose citizens to their programs and philosophies. Presently, the Citizens Police Academy is accepting applications. They are available at the police station during office hours.
There are two new members of the Madisonville City Council. Attending their first meeting this week are Marvin Hightower from Ward 2, and Glenda Wade from Ward 6.
The Providence Police Department is out with a timely reminder. They say this is the time of year when the most packages disappear from our porches. If you’re not there to monitor your porch, they suggest that you make arrangements with a friend or neighbor.
The mayor of Earlington has a big vision for his hometown. Albert Jackson would like for the city to be a one-stop shop.
Jackson says he wants Earlington to be an asset to the county.
The website of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents now includes a number of recommendations. They were developed by five work teams led by college presidents and comprised of college faculty and staff, and system office staff. Included are topics ranging from accreditation to the system’s geographic footprint, board governance, and funding model.
The Hopkins County Jail is thanking all of the volunteers and everyone who made donations to the Christmas Behind Bars program. All of the gifts have been delivered. Jail officials say what we all know, that time away from family and friends is hard, especially during the holidays.
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The Madisonville man jailed on rape and sexual abuse charges will be in court on December 13th. 43-year-old Kenneth Stafford has been booked into the county jail. Police say his victim was under 12 years age and that the abuse occurred over a span of several years. Stafford faces five charges. The M-P-D is commending the bravery of the victim for speaking up.
In Western Kentucky, the Patrick Rudd Project supports first responders. They are grateful to those who donated to their flag fundraiser. Those funds will go the Everyday Heroes Mini Grants. This year, just under 45-hundred dollars were contributed.
When you think of the national budget, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul should come to mind. He is constantly trying to make taxpayers aware of where their hard-earned dollars are going. On Fox News, he described how the executive branch can employ a process known as rescission to save huge amounts.
A Muhlenberg County man is being ordered by district court to pay a 44-thousand dollar fine to the state due to multiple hunting violations. The state says Timothy Smithwick was operating an illegal guide service. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources investigation took months to complete.
Another year is in the books with the WTTL Toy Drive. Old timers will remember that it began in 1963 with Jerry-O. It’s figured that it has served over 25-thousand children. Commonwealth Broadcasting is hoping to continue to the toy drive for many years to come.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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