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Two arrested on drug charges
Danville Police conducted a traffic stop on a silver Toyota Tundra for an equipment violation on Sunday, April 21 at 11:10 p.m. The driver was identified as 48-year-old Chris Steward and the passenger as 23-year-old Kierran Lyttle. During the stop officers had reason to believe the vehicle contained narcotics. A probable cause search was initiated […] The post Two arrested on drug charges appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Crews respond to structure fire in Boyle County
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Just before 3 a.m. Sunday, crews in Boyle County responded to a structure fire on Hays May Road in Perryville. Firefighters say a home was spotted with heavy fire and smoke. They were able to get the flames under control within an hour. Crews were...
Perryville fire destroys home, injuring 1 firefighter
PERRYVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Boyle County home is considered a total loss after an overnight fire that injured one firefighter. Around 2:36 a.m. on Sunday, the Perryville Fire Department said it was dispatched to a home on Hays Mayes Road. According to the department, the home was “well involved,” with flames on two floors and a partial roof collapse when fire crews arrived.
Boyle County Property Transfers
Property transfers recently recorded in the Boyle County Clerk’s office include: Bill Brock to Betina Loudermilk, property on Salt Lick Church Road, $525,000. Mary Smith to Bleed Blue Properties LLC, property in Castlerock subdivision, $165,000. SO Properties LLC to Barrel Creek Investments LLP, four lots in Highland Court subdivision, $665,000. SO Properties LLC to Barrel […] The post Boyle County Property Transfers appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danvillians go on Sister Cities trip to Carrickfergus
Danville’s sister city is Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, and 22 Danvillians recently went on a trip to the city. They are pictured in front of the iconic 1171 Carrickfergus castle during the fourth Danville Sister Cities tour of Ireland, based in Galway and Dublin. The group spent April 23 in Carrickfergus, where they hosted a lunch […] The post Danvillians go on Sister Cities trip to Carrickfergus appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
“Harvey” play opening May 3
fiona@amnews.com West T. Hill Community Theatre is putting on the play “Harvey” by Mary Chase. Shows are May 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and May 5 and 12 at 3:00 p.m. Director Cynthia Woolcott explained that the show centers around a man named Elwood P. Dowd, whose best friend is a […] The post “Harvey” play opening May 3 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Chick-fil-A entrance reopening faces delays
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com During the Danville City Commission meeting on April 22, Kinder Morgan Vice President Allen Fore delivered an update to the commission on the reopening of the Chick-fil-A entrance off of the Danville Bypass. Fore explained further that soil compaction will be needed to meet the grade required by the city before paving and that […] The post Chick-fil-A entrance reopening faces delays appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
DHS students accepted into Governor’s Scholars and School for the Arts
Danville High School students were accepted into the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) and the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA). Students accepted into GSP are Maggie Schommer, Abby Sears, Abel Goodwin, Walter Hurley, Andrew Lamb, and Henry Pennington. Students accepted into GSA are Nico Lucas – musical theatre; Mae Pierce – visual arts; Abby Sears […] The post DHS students accepted into Governor’s Scholars and School for the Arts appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Harrodsburg woman charged following drug trafficking investigation
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) A woman has been charged after what Harrodsburg police called an “extensive” investigation into drug trafficking over the weekend. According to the Harrodsburg Police Department, officers served a search warrant Sunday morning regarding an ongoing investigation. Court records show it happened just before noon...
Ephraim McDowell funds mental health and substance abuse programs in local schools
The Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation granted $40,000 to Ephraim McDowell Health’s Community Service Department. This funding will support the delivery of mental health and substance abuse assemblies in local middle and high schools. According to data gathered from the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment for our region, substance abuse and mental health were ranked […] The post Ephraim McDowell funds mental health and substance abuse programs in local schools appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
DCA softball program seeks staying power in second act
Danville Christian is starting a softball program from scratch. Again. Just over a decade after the program won consecutive state championships and five years after it went dormant, the Lady Warriors are back in the game. They are even enjoying some success in the first season of their second act, including their first district victory […] The post DCA softball program seeks staying power in second act appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Downtown Downbeat kicks off Thursday
The Great American Brass Band Festival is bringing back Downtown Downbeat starting this Thursday, May 2. Downtown Downbeat is a summer concert series in Danville happening the first Thursday of each month this summer. The series kicks off with Lexington dance band Superfecta. The Boyle County Theater will be the opening act starting at 6 […] The post Downtown Downbeat kicks off Thursday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Sheriff’s Office conducting traffic safety checkpoints
The Boyle County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer and fall. Emphasis will be on identifying and removing impaired drivers from Boyle County roadways. Locations of checkpoints are listed below. The date and time of checkpoints remain a mystery. – U.S. 127 at KY 300 intersection – KY 34 at […] The post Sheriff’s Office conducting traffic safety checkpoints appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Nicholasville Fire Department employee arrested for hit-and-run in Florida
VOLUSIA CO., Fl (WKYT) - A Nicholasville Fire Department employee and Lincoln County native was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in Florida in mid-April. James Eric Lane, 37, of Hustonville, was booked on April 14 in Volusia County Florida, and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.
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