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Looking back: Dr. Augustus Rogers was superintendent at Kentucky School for the Deaf for 32 years

Dr. Augustus Rogers became the seventh superintendent at Kentucky School for the Deaf and spent 32 years in that position before he retired in 1928. ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, October 11, 2019 3:36 pm

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Looking Back: What W.H. DeBaun meant to the City of Perryville 

PERRYVILLE — Col. W.H. DeBaun, a businessman and farmer, was called “the first man to buy lots and build commodious houses and brought the first ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, October 4, 2019 5:39 pm

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Bus lines compete with trains in Danville in 1920s

By BRENDA S. EDWARDS Contributing writer Several bus companies sprang up in Danville in the 1920s and 30s and were very much in competition with ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, September 20, 2019 8:37 pm

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Bower a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ in Parksville

Francis Marion Bower was an early Parksville undertaker and did all sorts of things to earn money to provide for his wife and eight children, ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, September 13, 2019 8:33 pm

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Looking Back: The ‘superior’ ’69 DHS Admiral Band

  Locals are still talking about the Danville High School Admiral Band performance in the Tangerine Bowl Classic in Orlando, Florida, in December 1969. Under ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, September 6, 2019 6:46 pm

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Mitchellsburg offered all-age school for Boyle students in 1900s

Mitchellsburg was among the small communities in Boyle County that offered a school for students of all ages before there was bus transportation to take ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, August 30, 2019 10:26 pm

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Historic church celebrates 234th anniversary

MORELAND — McCormack Meetinghouse (Christian Church), situated on land donated in 1785 by Daniel McCormack, will celebrate its 234th anniversary next weekend. The McCormack church ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, August 23, 2019 4:46 pm

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Linney family of Danville were active United Methodist Church

Danville native Anne Gertrude Linney (1887-1969) was a Methodist missionary and teacher which led her to several states to get an education and work. She ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, August 16, 2019 4:35 pm

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Salt River Baptist Church celebrating 230 years

ATOKA — Salt River Baptist Church, 5125 Perryville-Danville Road, will celebrate its 230-year anniversary with special services and a potluck meal beginning at 10:30 a.m. ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Thursday, August 15, 2019 6:14 pm

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Healing water offered at resort near McKinney

Elixir Springs Resort near McKinney was a place that offered healing water for people suffering from rheumatism and stomach trouble, or whatever ailed them. The ... Read more

by Brenda Edwards, Friday, August 9, 2019 7:59 pm

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