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IN MINUTES: Glasgow Electric Plant Board
GLASGOW — ACTIONS: Approved the following: minutes of previous meeting, operating and financial report for October, contract with Hilliard-Lyons for financial adviser services relative to upcoming bond issue for new substation, EPB Christmas bonus plan, execution of new mutual aid agreement with other utilities as required by FEMA, support of new economic development initiative, Sustainable Glasgow, so long as TVA approves EPB’s financial support by providing matching funds and approved the recommendation of cable programming committee and authorized Superintendent William Ray to execute agreements with broadcasters as well as approving a $1.75 per month rate increase beginning Jan. 1 to basic cable service to finance payments demanded by programmers.
DISCUSSION: After a lengthy discussion with representatives of WBKO, it was decided to enter into an agreement with the broadcaster even though there was no reduction in fees that could be negotiated.
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GFD responds to industry blaze
The Glasgow Fire Department was called to a fire at Ply-Tech Corporation shortly after noon Wednesday.
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Man killed in collision
A Summer Shade man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash on Veterans Outer Loop near Tractor Supply Co.
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Walden case moved to Wayne County
The trial of a Tompkinsville man accused in the murder of two people was moved Wednesday to Wayne County on a request by his lawyers.
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Who needs a fishing license — and why they are required
The Corps started holding water at Barren Monday and as of Wednesday morning the level stood at 531 and rising slowly.
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Food drive to help United Way
The United Way of Southern Kentucky is asking for donations at local grocery stores this Friday and Saturday.
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Alleged child sex abusers arraigned in Hart County
A Hart County babysitter, several of her family members and two other men were arraigned Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court on additional charges in connection with a sex abuse case.
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Money requested for more ballfields
A push was made at Tuesday’s Barren County Fiscal Court regular meeting to come up with the funding to build two other fields at Jackie Browning Park for the good of the county.
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POLICE BRIEFS
Barren County Sheriff Chris Eaton is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for bomb threats made against a government building and local schools Monday morning.
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Police searching for caller
A bomb threat Monday led to the evacuation of the Barren County Courthouse and elementary schools within the county.
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Metcalfe schools ranking explained
Those who attended the Metcalfe County Board of Education meeting Monday night heard an update on State Education Commissioner Terry Holliday’s recent visit to the Metcalfe County School District.
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