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Police identify female found in creek, but withholding name

Police have identified the young woman whose body was spotted floating in Clear Creek Monday by a train conductor, but aren't releasing her name because she is a juvenile and family members haven't been notified yet. 

Frankfort man dies on I-64 in Shelby when truck crashes into garbage truck

A Franklin County man was killed on I-64 yesterday when he ran into the back of another vehicle in his pickup truck.

Kentucky State Police investigators have identified the victim as Charles E. Moore, 38, of Frankfort. KSP spokesperson Ron Turley said the fatal crash happened at 3:34 p.m. Thursday when Moore, who was traveling westbound on I-64, drove his Toyota pickup truck into the rear of a large recycling truck driven by William Gram of Indiana at about the 35 mile marker.

I-64 will be closed at KY 55 in Shelby County next 2 nights

A new overpass is open and new ramps off Interstate 64 onto KY 55 in Shelbyville are open.

Now it's time for the big disruption, with lane closures and detours for the next two nights when the old overpass will be demolished.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have said that the eastbound lanes of I-64 will be closed tonight, beginning at 7, and the westbound lanes will be closed Tuesday at the same time. Both will reopen at 5 the following morning -- if weather and other elements cooperate.

Shelby County Sheriff Reports June 12, 2013

DUI

Christopher R. Hood, 29, of 1511 Brentwood Drive was arrested April 8 on Bellview Road and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense.

Shawn Witt, 23, of 1350 Martin Nethery Road in Waddy was arrested March 31 on Washington Street and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants and having an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle.

 

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Business Q&A: Martin Washburn

Martin Washburn has served northeast Shelby County residents for the past 11 years as fire chief of the Pleasureville Fire Department. He’s also the deputy director of emergency management in Henry County. A native of Henry, he also worked for 25 years for Safety Kleen. He talked with Brad Bowman about his experiences as how he views the fire-fighting business.

 

BRAD BOWMAN: Why did you want to be fire chief?

Tractor event promotes safe driving

 Think of it like a driver’s test, except for tractors.

Participants from the ages of 12 to 19 were invited to gather at Shelby County High School early Wednesday morning to prove their skill, precision, and concern for safety in a tractor driving competition sponsored by the Shelby County Cooperative Extension offices.

Court report: June 10, 2013

District court

The following cases were heard by Judge Linda Armstrong:

David C. Brown, no operator's/moped license and first-offense failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance – pleaded guilty – 30-day sentence, serve 4 days, balance probated for 2 years and $893 fine and costs.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indictments June 5, 2013

James Aaron Clark, 32, of 1097 Degaris Mill Road No. 21 in Georgetown was indicted for third-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking, second-degree criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking under $10,000 and theft by unlawful taking (firearm).

April Delane Engler, 61, of 3672 St. John Road in Frankfort was indicted for theft by unlawful taking under $10,000.

Brizuela Guadalupe, 36, of 171 Kentucky St. No. 6 was indicted Aug. 22 on 2 counts of making false statements/misrepresentations in order to receive public assistant benefits.

The man with the Colonel’s suit

With his connections to the area, many in Shelby County have a story to share about an encounter with the colorful Col. Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

But how many of them got to ride in his famed white Cadillac limousine?

How many got to have dinner with him on a regular basis?

How many could call him a family friend?

And how many could say he gave them one of his famous white suits, complete with black bolo tie, for a Halloween party?

And even more, how many could say the Colonel lived in his home?

Shelby County Magistrate Ruble won’t seek 4th term

Allen Ruble, who has served on Shelby County Fiscal Court for three terms, won’t be seeking re-election in 2014.

Ruble, a Republican whose District 3 is north of Shelbyville, made the announcement at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Shelby County Fiscal Court.

“After much thought and prayer, I have decided not to run again when this term is up,” Ruble said in a prepared statement. “At the end of my present term, it will have been honor and privilege to have served as third district magistrate for twelve years.”

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