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Protesters turn out for McConnell visit
A group of about a dozen people lined the route taken by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell Wednesday afternoon as he made his way to Wilderness ...
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Trick-or-treating set for Danville, Junction City and Perryville
Though Halloween festivities will look a bit different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic trick-or-treating will still ...
Man arrested after chase exceeds 100 miles per hour
NEWS RELEASE Danville Police responded to a call on Friday, Oct. 16, regarding an altercation in progress with ...
Parks and rec programs canceled
Winter league basketball and cheerleading programs have been canceled by Danville-Boyle County Parks and Recreation. Both the Danville ...
Ephraim COVID cases up this month, more could be hospitalized
3% of Ephraim associates have tested positive since March Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical is preparing for an ...
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Glass recognized with lifetime achievement award
EMH News release Ina Glass, administrator at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital and Vice President at Ephraim McDowell Health, has been recognized with the Lifetime ...
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Opinion
Mount supports Atkins for city commission
We are in the midst of a momentous election. Matters of great importance are at stake at every level. Because the lines of conflict are ...
by Letters to the Editor, Monday, October 19, 2020 4:00 pm
Opinion
Henson says the left is all about power
Before the 2012 Presidential election, Democratic majority leader Harry Reid said, “Mitt Romney has paid zero taxes last year. I have proof.” When Romney released ...
by Letters to the Editor, Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:04 pm
Boyle County Sports
Boyle stays perfect, crushes Anderson 54-0
By MIKE MARSEE Contributing Writer The goal for any football team is to improve from week to week, regardless of who lines up on the ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, October 16, 2020 10:04 pm
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Deaths ruled to be natural causes
Two sisters who were found dead in their Danville home Monday morning died of natural causes, according to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office. “They were ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, October 16, 2020 9:56 pm
Opinion
A worm in the Apple
I’ll admit it – I’m hooked. Apple has me, and I basically can’t escape at this point. For years, I’ve been a dedicated Apple product ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:39 am
News
The race for Danville City Commission: A Q&A with candidates
As of Friday, Oct. 16, Election Day is just 18 days away, and early voting is already underway. The Advocate-Messenger asked Danville City Commission candidates ...
by Olivia Mohr, Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:45 pm
News
Change through dialogue – PD responds to ‘list of demands’ from group
Some ongoing meetings between local agencies and the Change group, which is demanding more transparency in things like policing and hiring practices, has provoked a ...
by Bobbie Curd, Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:45 pm
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Danville Schools discuss future of empty school building
The Danville Board of Education has taken another step in the process of deciding what to do with its empty Jennie Rogers Elementary School building ...
by Robin Hart, Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:40 pm
News
McConnell addresses Boyle County at distillery
On Oct. 14, Sen. Mitch McConnell visited Wilderness Trail Distillery to give a speech on the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ...
by Olivia Mohr, Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:30 pm
News
The race for U.S. House of Representatives – Q&A with Brett Guthrie (R) and Hank Linderman (D)
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R) and Hank Linderman (D) are candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 2nd district. The Advocate-Messenger asked them a ...
by Olivia Mohr, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:15 pm
News
Kroger assessment brings more money to local taxing districts
The Danville School District will be receiving about $18,000 more in property tax and interest from Kroger’s recently agreed-upon 2016 property assessment. Kroger’s Danville store ...
by Robin Hart, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:00 pm
News
Court records Oct. 14, 2020
DISTRICT COURT Cases handled recently in Boyle District Court, listed by name, charge, fine and jail sentence, where applicable, include the following. Court costs also ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 3:50 pm
Opinion
Grading political leaders through pandemic
As we approach a crucial election, it’s time to think about the sort of leaders we want and need at all levels of government – ...
by Al Cross, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:58 pm
Boyle County
Health department, hospital share how they respond to COVID-19
Boyle County sees about five to 20 active cases of COVID-19 on any given day, said Brent Blevins, public health director of the Boyle County ...
by Olivia Mohr, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:27 am
Boyle County
Back to school pandemic style
Some students in the Danville School district began trickling into their school buildings this morning for the first time in about seven months. The district ...
by Robin Hart, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:26 am
Boyle County
Boyle County Schools give update on COVID-19 a week into start of in-person school
Since Boyle County Schools started their hybrid learning and students whose families chose to do so began to resume in-person school on Sept. 30, numbers ...
by Olivia Mohr, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:21 am
death
Elderly sisters found dead, police investigating
Two elderly sisters were found dead in their Danville home Monday morning. No foul play is suspected, according to Boyle County Deputy Coroner Mike Wilder. ...
by Robin Hart, Monday, October 12, 2020 5:10 pm
News
Danville recognized as Kentucky’s ‘Most Beautiful College Town’
Danville has been recognized by MSN’s LoveExploring website as being Kentucky’s “Most Beautiful College Town.” Back in March, before the COVID-19 pandemic caused spring, summer ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Monday, October 12, 2020 2:39 pm
Boyle County
49th Forkland Festival is a food event
Today’s 49th annual Forkland Heritage Festival and Revue is an abbreviated version of the popular event. But the sense of community pride and a desire ...
by Robin Hart, Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:35 pm
Opinion
Pease encourages readers to vote Democratic
Profits over people. Senator McConnell and Congressional Republicans continue to turn their backs on working families. As the coronavirus ravages this country, Congressional Republicans led ...
by Letters to the Editor, Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:35 am
News
The race for the Kentucky House of Representatives 54th District seat – A Q&A with Daniel Elliott and Lydia Coffey
Rep. Daniel Elliott (R) and Lydia Coffey (D) are running for the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 54th district, which consists of Boyle and ...
by Olivia Mohr, Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:16 am
Boyle County Sports
Boyle blanks LexCath, 40-0
By MIKE MARSEE Contributing Writer LEXINGTON — This was not the most memorable game between these two rivals, yet it was not without significance. Boyle ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Saturday, October 10, 2020 9:03 am
Danville Sports
Defending state champs hand Danville first loss
By MARTY WARREN Contributing Writer Defending state champion Somerset clicked on all cylinders and handed Danville its first loss of the season 42-3 Friday at ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Saturday, October 10, 2020 8:33 am
Opinion
Reader says Terry will work hard for Danville
I am writing in support of the re-election of Denise Terry to the role of City Commissioner. She has worked diligently on behalf of citizens ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:34 pm
News
Photo gallery: Seniors pick pumpkins despite travel restrictions
Residents at Morning Pointe of Danville were treated to a pumpkin patch excursion with a fall festival atmosphere without leaving their home on Tuesday. Because ...
