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They migrated across the Appalachian mountains to Kentucky. Most hailed from Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Families and friends traveled together, and upon their arrival to a new land, they built homes, churches, schools and communities. Groceries, blacksmith shops and other businesses settled in these small towns that dotted the landscape of Kentucky in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and communities, fueled by the efforts of close-knit and self-reliant people, grew and prospered.

June 16, 2017

Joseph L. Richardson, 1985, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, continued to June 30.
Brandi Wright, 1982, theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $500, continued to June 23.
Winterwood Inc. vs. Andrea Brackin, eviction hearing, defendant did not appear, hearing held, eviction granted, seven days to vacate.

By Steve Musen

Owen Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Failure to respond appropriately could endanger health and environment
A spill is an accidental release of any amount of pesticide, small or large. Spills on public highways, such as when a tank on a truck overturns, usually have major consequences. Failure to respond quickly and appropriately to such mishaps could seriously endanger public health and environmental quality. Always put on the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before responding to a spill.

June 14, 2017

Cattle Receipts: 258
June 7, 2017: 424
Last year: 544

Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold sharply lower on a light test and feeder heifers sold mostly steady. Slaughter Cows and Bulls sold steady.
Feeders: 177
Slaughter: 54
Replacements: 27
The feeder supply included 13 percent steers, 28.4 percent heifers and 31.7 percent bulls. Near 40 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.