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Kentucky legislator uses a new Supreme Court ruling in successful DUI defense Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal © LRC Public Information State Rep. Derek Lewis, R-London A Laurel County jury this week found Rep. Derek Lewis, R-London, not guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence, in a case directly impacted by a new Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that is drawing criticism from Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The high court decided April 29 that a persons refus...

The Supreme Court ruling that aided Rep. Derek Lewis with his DUI case defense has drawn criticism from Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

Upcoming events at Ames Free Library COURTESY OF AMES FREE LIBRARY "Libraries are one of the best resources a community can provide. They can assist, educate, entertain, and inspire all at once. For me, there is no such thing as popping in quickly to a library." — Philip Siegel The Ames Free Library is open for quick browsing, holds pickup and computer use. For more information, email info@amesfreelibrary.org or call 508-238-2000 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, plus 5 to 8 p...

Community Content “Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficials,” a 90-minute PowerPoint presentation with naturalist and landscaper John Root, will be presented via Zoom on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. A variety of plants that nourishes these organisms throughout their lifecycles will be discussed, and organic methods for establishing wildlife habitat will also be presented. Handouts will be downloadable, and comments and questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the pro...

Programs with the Brookline Library COURTESY OF PUBLIC LIBRARY OF BROOKLINE All programs will be online. Most programs meet over Zoom. Unless otherwise noted, patrons can sign up for Zoom programs at https://brooklinelibrary.org/events or by calling the library at 617-730-2370. Contactless Pickup: With Brookline’s COVID-19 risk status remaining in the green, plus the return of warmer weather, all library locations have eliminated the use of intercoms for contactless pickup. The setup is retur...

18 projects receive funding from Shelburne Cultural Council Li’l BeeDee & the Doo-Rites perform for the crowd during the 2018 Heath Fair. The Heath Agricultural Society received a grant from the Shelburne Cultural Council that is intended to support having music at the Heath Fair in 2021. Staff File Photo/Dan Little Piti Theatre Co. Youth Troupe members perform in “To Bee or Not to Bee” during Piti’s 2018 “SYRUP: One Sweet Performing Arts Festival” at the Shelburne-Buckland Commun...

UPDATE:  The Laurel County Sheriffs Office released the identity of the suspect who has not been located following a shooting Friday. Ernest Goforth, 49, of Fishermans Cove Road is wanted regarding the shooting. Laurel County Sheriffs Office said in a Monday press release that Goforth and Denver Napier, 58, of Chaney Ridge Road were involved in an altercation with a man who was shot in the arm during the altercation.  Napier was taken into custody in the vicinity, but Goforth fled the sce...

Country Gazette NORFOLK -- The Norfolk Grange and Norfolk Cultural Council are hosting a special program via Zoom, "Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficial Wildlife." Enjoy a 90-minute remote presentation by experienced naturalist John Root and learn how to attract pollinators and other beneficial wildlife into your yard and neighborhood on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. This presentation will show you which plants nourish and protect these organisms. Join the program by going to tinyu...

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London, KY, USA / SAM 103.9 FM WWEL | Todays Pop Hits Feb 19, 2021 10:34 AM The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Charlie Johnson is investigating an attempt to use a fake $100.00 bill at a business recently. The fake bill has pink Chinese lettering on it and is not on currency paper. The serial number is the same one that appears on some movie prop money recovered in the past. Sheriff John Root advises citizens and businesses to be on the lookout for these fake bills. Deputy Johnson...