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  • City residents target of scam

    Two elderly Cynthiana residents have been at the center of a scam that has netted the suspects over $14,000.

    Ptl. David Powers of the Cynthiana Police Department said a man and woman went into a home on Pearl Street on July 24 under the guise of measuring for insulation. Powers said the woman had been planning to do some home remodeling and had a large amount of cash in a lock box.

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  • Property Transfers

    PROPERTY TRANSFERS

    Drusilla G. Wiley and Marvin W. Wiley to Mary Lou Barnes, Drusilla W. Wiley and Marvin W. Wiley, Tevis P. Gray and Theresa Gray, 2 Parcels at 301 E. Pleasant St.

    Sole Ownership - Cash Deed for Kentucky: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Charles D. Foster and Kathy L. Foster, Lot 23 (188 Westland Lane), $45,001.

    Gary W. Mitchell and Geneva L. Mitchell to Edward Fizette, property on the corner of Pleasant and Poplar Sts., $70,000.

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  • Reunions

    HCHS CLASS OF 1998

    The class of 1998 is holding their 10th reunion Sept. 13 at the Ramada Inn, 2143 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky. Tickets will be $30 per person and $50 per couple. Invitations will be sent.

    We are looking for classmates. Contact Jennifer Brown Renaker at 859-588-1020, jenniferbrown12@hotmail.com with addresses, phone numbers or any other leads. Help us in finding the entire class.

    CRAIG-STEWART-

    CLEAVER

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  • Academic Briefs

    BLANTON, STRAWZELL

    Joseph Scott Blanton and Kelsi Brown Strawzell, both of Harrison County, have attended the Governors Scholars Program.

    By participating, students have the opportunity to exchange ideas and discover different points of view while interacting with other students and learning new disciplines. The program is free to those who attend.

    Scholars spend five weeks on a college campus, participating in science, mathematics, humanities and the arts, co-curricular activities, community improvement projects, seminars and other activities.

    McEWAN

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  • Owen Christopher Chappel

    Owen Christopher Chappel was born to Leslie Ritchie and Chris Chappel of Louisville, Ky. on May 13, 2008 at Baptist East. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz.

    Maternal grandparents are B.J. and Diane Ritchie of Cynthiana.

    Paternal grandparents are Dee Dee and David Chappel of Griffin, Ga.

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  • District Court

    HARRISON DISTRICT COURT

    Judge Jay Delaney

    presiding July 31, 2008

    MISDEMEANOR CASES

    Natasha Davis, 1983, other hearing; theft by deception-include cold checks under $300; dismissed with prejudice.-2 counts

    Joyce A. Herron, 1965, other hearing; theft by deception-include cold checks under $300; dismissed with prejudice.

    HARRISON DISTRICT COURT

    Judge William D. Probus

    presiding July 24, 2008

    SMALL CLAIMS

    Cynthiana Cash LLC vs. Jessica Lambert, court trial; judgment in sum of $350.36 plus court costs and sheriffs fee.

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  • Pratt's sister indicted

    While police are continuing their search for escaped bank robbery suspect Jeffrey Pratt, another bank heist has occurred in neighboring Falmouth.

    Pratt's sister is also now facing charges for aiding his escape from Mt. Olivet.

    On Wednesday, Aug. 6, about 9:30 a.m., a man entered the Farmer's National Bank in Falmouth and demanded money.

    Harrison County Sheriff Bruce Hampton said Kentucky State Police asked that his deputies review the video to see if they saw any similarities between Pratt and the bank robber.

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  • Agencies battle over maintenance of two city parks

    The spirit of cooperation normally exhibited at the joint city-county government meetings eroded Tuesday as commissioners, magistrates and recreation board members held a lengthy and vigorous debate on the rec boards funding.

    At issue: The citys apparent demand that the rec department mow the Rev. Ross Park and the Pleasant Street park.

    Both of those parks are city-owned and do not fall under the umbrella of the rec department. In fact, the Rev. Ross Park has its own committee.

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  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

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  • Jesus Rocks concert is Aug. 30

    The Hilltop will be rocking with Christian music at the end of the month.

    Jesus Rocks is Saturday, Aug. 30, from 7-9 p.m. Its in the Harrison County High School auditorium and is free to the public.

    Wed like to see the community come together for this event, said show organizer Jeff Gaunce.

    The show features Lafollette, with members who live in the Shelbyville area, and the Josh Martin Band, which has roots in northern and central Kentucky.

    Both play contemporary Christian music.

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