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  • Beashear cashes in with county’s donors

    If campaign contributions are any indication, Gov. Steve Beshear could be re-elected by bigger margins than predicted.

    Beshear, the Democratic incumbent, and his running mate, Jerry Abramson, the former mayor of Louisville, have raised more than $6.8 million since May this year – more than six times the a $1.08 million raised by Republican challenger, state Sen. President David Williams, and his campaign partner, outgoing Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer.

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  • It’s not just in the cards

    It doesn’t matter if you like Uncle Mo, Havre De Grace or even Ice Box, there’s one sure bet for the Breeders Cup this weekend: You’ll be able to get some swag at ReDoIt Sports on Washington Street.
    The store has more than 1,000 Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Breeders Cup glasses to go along with collectibles and golf equipment that will meet any need.
    The idea started separately and formed into a partnership between Bill Reidy and Tony Carriss.

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  • REMINDER: Emergency alert system to have 1st national test on Wednesday

    The federal government on Wednesday will conduct its first nationwide test of emergency alert system.

    The 3-minute test, which will begin at 2 p.m., and will be broadcast simultaneously over all television, radio, cable and satellite channels.

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  • Grant shortfall forces plans for animal shelter to be cut

    An addition planned for the Shelby County Animal Shelter’s facility on Kentucky Street can proceed now that funding is in place – just a bit smaller scale than officials had hoped.

    That’s because the county didn’t receive as much grant money as it had hoped, Animal Control Director Rusty Newton said.

    “We applied for a grant for one-hundred-and-eighty-thousand, but only got seventy-thousand,” Newton told Shelby County Fiscal Court during its meeting at Stratton Center Tuesday night.

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  • Election 2011: Shelby’s turnout may surpass state

    “It’s sad when you think that if thirty percent vote, you’ve had a good turnout.”

    Those where the words of Shelby County Magistrate Bill Hedges in response to what many may consider a dreary report from County Clerk Sue Carol Perry about expectations for Election Day on Tuesday.

    But Perry said that’s only to be expected in this election.

    “It’s not a presidential election, and we have no local races, just state offices,” she said.

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  • News briefs: Nov. 4, 2011

    PSC to hold public hearing

    on KU, LG&E rate increases

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  • Election2011: On some issues, these attorneys not general

    Despite advertisements and debates to the contrary, attorney general candidates Jack Conway and Todd P'Pool do have a few things in common.

    Conway, the Democratic candidate and current attorney general, will face P'Pool, the Republican candidate, on Election Day, Nov. 8.

    Conway, 42, believes his record shows his dedication to the attorney general's office, a position he has held since 2008.

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  • Election 2011: 3-man governor's race headed for finish line

    Three candidates are seeking the governor's seat in November. But, although each candidate has distinct differences, all agree that the economy and, more importantly, getting Kentuckians back to work, is among the top issues facing the Bluegrass state.

    Here is how they compare.

     

    Steve Beshear

    Currently serving his first term as governor, Steve Beshear, whose running mate is former Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, is a Clark County native.

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  • Simpsonville hires veteran parks employee as 1st director

    For the first time in its history, Simpsonville has a full-time director of parks and recreation.

    The Simpsonville City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept the recommendation from its parks board to hire Chris Truelock of Bloomington, Ind., to run the city’s sports leagues, activities and facilities.

    Truelock was selected from dozens of candidates for a position that pays $43,000 per year. Pending physical and background screenings, he would start Jan. 1.

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  • Wright parents worried about knives at school

    Parents of students at Wright Elementary continue to be alarmed over two letters sent home in three days about three incidents involving knives being found on school property.

    Shelby County Public Schools Superintendent James Neihof said the district received several calls from parents with concerns, and he is ensuring parents that "additional precautions are and will continue to be taken to make sure students remain safe."

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