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POLICE BRIEFS: Sheriff’s office investigating mail scam
GLASGOW — The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a mail scam that it says could affect others in Barren County. Trevor Phillips, BCSO public relations director, said that the scam involves a letter arriving in the mail stating that the resident has received a home improvement grant and includes a bogus check for the recipient to cash. The solicitor then asks for the recipient to send back money they received and lists well-known companies as donors for the grant, he said.
Detective Ann Phelps is investigating a local case of a resident falling for the scam and advises anyone who receives a similar letter to not cash the check. If anyone has any information regarding the scam, contact the Barren County Sheriff’s Department at 651-2771.
Eaton elected to KSA position
The Kentucky Sheriff’s Association elected Barren County Sheriff Chris Eaton as its 2010 sergeant at arms during the association’s annual conference last month. According to a KSA report, Eaton has served on the board of directors for many years and this marks his second time serving as sergeant at arms.
“Sheriff Eaton is most deserving and has always represented Kentucky sheriffs in a constructive manner. I feel sure he will continue to stand for Kentucky sheriffs well, along with the citizens of Barren County and the Commonwealth during his tenure,” said KSA Executive Director Jerry Wagner, in the report.
Wagner said the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association aims to keep sheriffs “abreast of what is going on in the law enforcement community with ongoing training and legislation.”
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Many have competed for years
Sounding themes that resonate with followers of the tea party, a Louisville businessman and advocate of charter schools said Thursday he will seek next year’s Republican Party nomination for governor.
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Local developers buy Barren River Plaza
A Glasgow shopping center that had lost the majority of its tenants during the last few years after one of the anchor stores relocated to Veterans Outer Loop may be getting a second chance at renewed life.
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Metcalfe agrees to give recovery bond money to Barren County
At least one county has agreed to turn over its Recovery Zone Facility Bonds to Barren County for an economic development project.
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Families work as team to show cattle
Judge Brian Hornback from Elizabethtown was keeping a watchful eye as both youth and adults led their show cattle around the ring in the pavilion at the Temple Hill Fairgrounds on Wednesday night.
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Day of caring strikes locally
Caring is a daily practice, but for one day the Barren County Chapter of United Way and local businesses devoted their time to going over and above.
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Lake levels fall to summer pool
Boaters and other water lovers can enjoy Barren River Lake more safely that the lake level has receded after a couple of months of high water.
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Wheeler off to the races in California
Zack Wheeler has wanted to be an Olympian since he started running track in sixth grade. On Friday, he will go a step further to reaching that dream.
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Livestock shows begin on opening day
Rebecca Hurley stood inside the show ring grooming her Boer goat before the Youth Goat Show on Tuesday afternoon at the Barren County Fair.
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Six new members added to athletic hall
The seventh class of the Daily Times’ Glasgow-Barren County Athletic Hall of Fame has been selected by a committee vote. It includes six individuals who either left an athletic legacy through their accomplishments on the field or in the gym, or who shaped the athletic programs of the area.
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