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Today's News

  • Crime Stoppers seek info on burned car

    Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a crime that occurred on Sunday morning involving a car fire.

    According to Shelbyville Police, on Sunday, between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., someone set a vehicle on fire on Lee Court.

    The car’s owner returned home about 1 a.m. to discover that the interior of the 2007 Toyota Camry had been damaged by fire.

    The vehicle appeared to have had an accelerant poured inside, which was ignited, causing damage to the seats and headliner.

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  • Zimmerman walking away to be AD

    After Wednesday’s loss to Spencer County, Sally Zimmerman will step back from the girls’ basketball team to focus on her duties as SCHS Athletics Director.

    In seven seasons at the helm of the Lady Rockets, Zimmerman put together very impressive numbers.

    She won 69 percent of her games, 149-66, while grabbing three 8th Region titles (2003, ‘06 and ‘07) and playing in at least the region semifinals in five of her six trips.

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  • Jewish Hospital reveals new ER, gets new grant

    A ribbon has been cut on a new present for the community.

    After five years of development, Jewish Hospital Shelbyville unveiled its freshly renovated and expanded emergency room.

    Michael Collins, president and CEO of the hospital, reflected on the project before a room full of supporters in the hospital's community room Wednesday afternoon.

    Collins said he and other officials began brainstorming in 2004 as the emergency department was having between 17,000 and 18,000 visits per year in a space designed for a capacity of 15,000.

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  • Shelby County Grand Jury Indictments: Feb. 25, 2009

    Cherish N. Hunter of Frankfort was indicted for first-degree illegal possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), tampering with physical evidence and promoting contraband.

    Lindsay L. Flagg of Shelbyville was indicted for fraudulent use of a credit card, complicity, theft of identity and theft by unlawful taking under $300.

    Jessica R. Hardaway of Shelbyville was indicted for fraudulent use of a credit card, complicity, theft of identity and theft by unlawful taking under $300.

    Darryl L. Stoner of Simpsonville was indicted for flagrant non-support.

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  • Bulldogs grab 3rd consecutive JV title

    A blowout, a nail-bitter and a comfortable victory added up for Cornerstone Christian Academy’s third consecutive KCAA JV state title on Saturday.

    Using a mixture of pressure defense and high-octane, fast-break offense, the younger Bulldogs left the KCAA challengers in their dust yet again and finished the season with a 12-2 record that included two victories over KHSAA teams.

    The comfortable triumph came in the championship, when Cornerstone cruised past Community Christian, 55-31.

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  • BPW celebrates anniversary this week

    Shelbyville Business and Professional Women (BPW) will celebrate its 60-year anniversary at 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Stratton Center in Shelbyville.

    An honored guest will be former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins, a Shelby County native and long-time member of Woodford County BPW. Her mother, Mary Hall, was a member of Shelbyville BPW.

    All past and present members are encouraged to attend.

    The club was chartered Jan. 10, 1949, when Eugenia Beckley was named president. Nancy Sears and Daisy Dale have been members for more than 30 years each.

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  • Rockets hammer Spencer, 69-41

    The Shelby County Rockets (14-13) drubbed Spencer County (6-22), 69-41, Wednesday in the first round of the 30th District Tournament at Anderson County.

    The victory put the Rockets in tonight’s championship game against the host Bearcats.

    After roaring out to a 21-point first quarter, the Rockets slowed in the second quarter and carried a 30-21 lead into the half.

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  • Looking Back: Feb. 27, 2009

    Information was gathered from previous years of The Shelby Sentinel, The Shelby News and The Sentinel-News. You can reach the writer at sharonw@sentinelnews.com.  

    If anyone has an old photo that they would like to run with this column bring it and the information into The Sentinel-News office or e-mail it to the writer at sharonw@sentinelnews.com. We are also looking for mystery photos. If you have a picture you can't identify, send it in and we'll ask our readers for help.

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  • Local teen wins shot at national dance title

    Inspiration sometimes comes from an insult.

    One of Joseph “Austin” Shirley-Dean's classmates several years ago told him he couldn't dance. That comment got him started on the road to the title 2009 Teen Mister Dance of the Bluegrass, an honor he picked up last weekend in Ashland. This summer he will compete in Washington, D. C. for the national title.

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  • Rockets look to take shine off Penny

    For the sixth consecutive year Shelby and Anderson counties will meet in the Boys’ 30th District Championship game.

    Tonight’s game will tip-off at approximately 7:30, after the conclusion of the Spencer/Anderson girls’ game.

    Though the Rockets have won four of the past five – and gone on to capture two 8th Region titles in that time – this year looks to be Anderson County’s best chance to win.

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