Laurel County boosts London tax share to 30 percent
Laurel County Fiscal Court approved raising London's share of occupational tax to 30 percent from 25 percent, starting July 1, adding about 400000 to the city yearly. Meeting also approved Tom Jones to the County Board of Appeals for a three year term and a state auditor review found no deficiencies. The court bought two Tandem trucks for 12000 each and approved hiring two staff for the judge executive’s office, effective July 1.
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Laurel County
London
David Westerfield
Tom Jones
County Board of Appeals
Jones
Kentucky State Auditor of Public Accounts
Westerfield
Jude
Jamie Mosley
Fees push London to expand recycling program
London Mayor Rudder says city aims to add curbside recycling as tipping fees at the landfill rose from 22.50 to 38.00 per ton last July. Public Works Assistant Scott Moore notes equipment purchases and planning are needed before any rollout, with no immediate start date.
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City of
London
Rudder
Public Works
Scott Moore
Moore
Bird brothers launch UK college fund in Corbin memory
Corbin residents mourn the loss of Bird at 75 on June 19 as his memory and that of his three brothers live on through the University of Kentucky Bird Family Endowed Athletics Scholarship. Steven Moore of UK confirms the fund was established recently to honor Calvin Bird’s passions.
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Joan L
Ross Starr
Corbin
Bird
University of Kentucky
Steven Moore
Moore
Calvin
Whitley County bridgework at Wolf Creek resumes
Whitley County magistrates approved a $20 000 claim from Ron's Concrete to pour concrete and resume work on the Little Wolf Creek Bridge after a halt for Cumberland Darter protections. The project, totaling about 108 000 with 80 percent state funding, faced delays as Conservation Fisheries installed nets to shield the endangered fish. A gravel drive around keeps traffic moving while work continues.
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Whitley
Wolf Creek
Little Wolf Creek Road
Whitley County
Ron’s Concrete
Little Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek Road
Pleasantview
Ron
Conservation Fisheries
Knoxville, Tenn
County Projects
Amber Owens
Owens
Saturday Weather in Chico
The forecast calls for slight thunderstorms around Chico with a high near 81 and a low around 65. Weather outlook shows unsettled skies and brief shower chances through the day.
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Chico
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Cware
TE Underwood
Barbara Flannery
Board of Appeals
Dean Johnson
Cuarorre
John Ross
Hwy. 6
Dowis Chapel Road
Knox County
Woodbine Fire Department
Knox County Ems
Kentucky
R. D. Maynard
Bird Brothers Launch
UK College Fund
Pete Epee Rete Ben Wenad
Saree Eeeeneernbeeee
Chee Wewens
Weane
Danny Davis
Eee
Ene
Edward Skidmore
Weewen
Amanda Smith Seer Eene
Marvin Gross
Een
Jim Waters
Roberts & Roberts
Frankfort
HHS
Elis
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