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Area News Links: Easy links to 9 great stories from close by

Story links include wonderful story of Glasgow vet, a feature on a a mission you may have wondered about, some library progress other counties are making, with editorial comment; stories about Liberty and Tompkinsville's moves to save on tipping fees by recycling, the flooding in Taylor County, and Greensburg's early school start.
Glasgow WWII veteran "Damned proud" of service
"WWII vet tells storyBronze Star awarded for quick thinking in Normandy"by Brad Dickerson, was posted at 1:14pm CT, in the Glasgow Daily Times online.



Edmontonians arrested in Park City thefts
"Arrests made in Park City thefts" posted by Brad Dickerson in the Glasgow Daily Times online. On August 02, 2007 at 1:19pm, CT

Story on Dewey Cooper, roadside sign building evangelist
Evangelist Dewey Cooper story by Whitney Kelsey in the Russell Springs, KY, Times Journal online.

Pulaski getting new library
"'This is the publics library New Pulaski County library should be completed in March is by Bill Mardis, Somerset, KY Commonwealth-Journal editor emeritus (one of Kentucky's alltime great journalists) and was posted Friday, August 3, 2007 at 9:32pm ET. It's a great read for Adair County Public Library backers and dreamers. To see what other progressive Kentucky communities have been doing building libraries, a trip to Somerset to see the progress there, and then to London to see one of Kentucky's most beautiful libraries in Laurel County at London, can be inspirational. A little closer to home: The Metcalfe County library at Edmonton is one best library facilities, for the size of the community, anywhere.

Andy Critz band is getting ready to come to Columbia August 25
New Russell County band director Andy Critz is featured in a new WJRS radio news story: Laker Band Prepares for Marching Season. Critz is the son of George and Doris Critz of Columbia, KY, and a protege of Adair County Band Director Tim Allen.

In-depth story in CKNJ Online on Taylor floodingThere's a detailed story in the CKNJ Online on the recent flooding in Taylor County. It's "Weekend rains cause flooding problems for many" by Calen McKinney.

Liberty's recycling program saving city money
City's recycling program saves on tipping feesis by Donna Carman in the Liberty, KY, Casey County News, posted on August 1, 2007. (With the skyrocketing fees charged Adair Countians at the transfer station, maybe this is a way to reduce the costs. Adair County Schools are already saving with total recycling.

Tompkinsville discussing citywide recycling program
And nearby Tompkinsville, KY, is discussing citywide recycling. "Tompkinsville City Commissioners discuss citywide recycling program" is in the Tompkinsville, KY, News online.

Schools opened in Green County on Thursday, August 2, 2007
Schools open (in Green County) Aug. 2 is in the Greensburg, KY, Record Herald online.



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