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Category: Happenings
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New federal rules aim to clean up toxic coal ash, including nearly a dozen sites in Kentucky
The EPA states 194 “legacy” impoundments at 85 facilities across the country will be subject to the expanded coal ash rule, with 11 such sites in Kentucky at former coal-fired power plants including the Kenneth C. Coleman Generating Station, the William C. Dale Power Station, the Green River Generating Station, the Tyrone Generating Station and the Pineville Generating Station.
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A hero’s farewell: Winchester says goodbye to former Police Chief
Upon approaching George Rogers Clark High School on the morning of Saturday, April 20, the sight of numerous American flags lining the roadway indicated something notable was taking place. As would soon become apparent, final respects and a tribute were being paid. Hundreds from Winchester and surrounding counties gathered for the wake and funeral service…
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New art show featured at McEldowney Building
When Adam Kidd, co-owner of the McEldowney Building at 5 Cleveland Avenue and Project Administrator at DAM Holdings, began to seek making an impact in day-to-day Winchester, many ideas came to mind. “Our plan is and was and will be to have a free community art space for artists to utilize and get their work…
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The ‘Mrs. Roper Romp’ is coming to Winchester
Have you heard of the "Mrs. Roper Romp?" I had not, until recently. According to the Mrs. Roper Romp website, the event "started as a group of 50 in New Orleans ten years ago when they walked in the Southern Decadence parade. Now it's a worldwide phenomenon! People are organizing events all over the globe…
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Donations for new war memorial pass the halfway point
The proposed Korea/WWII memorial in downtown Winchester to honor Clark County servicepeople who gave their lives for their country has surpassed an important milestone. On March 20th the Clark County Veterans Council was notified that it was the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, putting the fundraising efforts above…
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Arts Watch: The art of the deal
Whether you liked watching TV’s “Let’s Make a Deal” or reading “The Art of the Deal” by Donald Trump’s ghostwriter, the art of the deal was once again live at Bargains on Broadway at 26 East Broadway Street on Saturday, March 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. Robert Pritchett owns and his family help run one…
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Arts Watch: Oddities and Curiosities Expo
One of the most interesting afternoons I have spent recently was a trip to the Louisville Exposition Center to see the Oddities and Curiosities Expo. Curiosities included a goat’s heart in formaldehyde and a wide variety of furs—fox, mink, coyote—sometimes dyed outrageous shades of blue, red, and more. There were all sorts of other animals,…
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Author talks impact of African Americans on horse racing in Kentucky
The Winchester Black History and Heritage Committee always looks forward to educating others on the impact that African Americans have had in Winchester and abroad. With February being Black History Month and horse racing being a staple of Kentucky culture, Saturday morning’s guest at the Winchester Black History and Heritage Committee’s “Between the Lines” Book…
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Inaugural Mayor’s Think Tank takes place at Winchester City Hall
The Mayor’s Think Tank, featuring a group of individuals throughout Clark County, gathered together for its first meeting with the goal in mind of producing long-term positive growth for the city. Susan Bishop, one member of the Mayor’s Think Tank, was one of the first to speak. “What I would really love for people to…
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Dylan’s distillery to sell local honey
Keith Green hopes pairing his honey with Bob Dylan’s bourbon will bring sweet success. The local beekeeper and his partner, Richard Sturgill, are collaborating with the music icon’s Heaven’s Door Distillery to age their Double Barrel Honey in its charred oak bourbon barrels, then bottle and sell it under the Heaven’s Door label. The Winchester…