Local News

Don “Big Daddy” Garlits — a legend in drag racing circles — will be making his second-ever appearance at Somernites Cruise tomorrow, as part of the May Cruise’s “Mopar Mania” showcase. Garlits, 81, is a pioneer in drag racing, setting numerous records and winning 17 championships.

• Legendary 'Big Daddy' Garlits to visit Cruise
  Go, Big Daddy! Go!
  Or, you can go to Somernites Cruise this weekend in downtown Somerset to see “Big Daddy” yourself — that is, Don “Big Daddy” Garlits, a living legend on the drag racing circuit.
  Considered by many to be the “father” of the drag racing sport, the 81-year-old 17-time world champion Garlits was the first to set numerous speed marks in the quarter-mile, and is an internationally-known name.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Despite bill, signs are in place to prohibit fishing
  Signs and buoys are already in place at Wolf Creek Dam that restrict fishermen’s access within 500 feet above and below the structure.
  Tom Hale, operations manager for Lake Cumberland, said already existing buoys and signs warning of hazardous waters have been replaced with new signage restricting entrance into prohibited areas. He said enforcement of the restrictions has not begun because the Corps is still in the implementation stage.

  May 23, 2013

• Sewell, 103, was well-known Pulaski preacher

  Pulaski County and its many churches have lost an old-time preacher man. The Rev. Lloyd “Jerd” Sewell went to rest about 7 o’clock Wednesday night at a nursing and rehabilitation center in Maysville where he has stayed for the past several years. Sewell was 103; he would have been 104 on November 4.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

Local Sports

The Southwestern High School softball team celebrated their eighth straight 48th District title last night after their downed McCreary Central High School 12-7.

• Eight is Great!

  During last night’s 48th District Softball Championship game, Southwestern had a sign on their dugout wall that read “The third time’s the charm.”
  That statement held true for Jim Woodall and the Lady Warriors, as the they defeated McCreary Central when it mattered most, which was in last night’s title game at Wayne County High School.
  After falling to the Lady Raiders of McCreary Central twice in their pair of regular season match-ups, Southwestern, with a 12-7 victory last night, tallied their eighth district championship in a row.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Somerset downs Pulaski to claim title

  For the last four years Somerset High School and Pulaski County High School have battled it out for the 47th District baseball championship . Counting Tuesday night, three out of the four years the Briar Jumpers have brought back the gold. Somerset defeated the Maroons 7-4.
  Of their 7 runs scored, the Briar Jumpers tallied 5 of those runs off homers. Somerset freshman Logan Ramsey hit a three-run homer in the first inning and sophomore Chandler Purcell hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo

• Warriors blast past Wayne Co., 14-9

  When Southwestern is hitting the ball solid, they are a very dangerous baseball team.
  Wayne County received a first-hand look at just how much damage the Southwestern bats can do on Tuesday evening at Warrior Stadium, as the homestanding Warriors tallied 14 runs on 16 hits in a 14-9 victory over the Cardinals in the 48th District Baseball Championship game.

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo

Features

Wayne Adams shows the coyote he shot last Monday at his farm on Pitman Creek. The animal, weighing 40 pounds, apparently had killed on of his calves.

• Howling Success

  May 16, 2013 1 Photo

• Business booming for new liquor store

  Five liquor licenses were approved for Somerset and the third store to open was this past week.
  Called "First Stop,"the new package store it is located on the west side of U.S. 27 between lights 20 and 21, which is a little north of TSC Tractor Supply. The owner is Charlotte Perdisaris and the manager is Michael Scott.
  Perdisaris has been working on getting the store ready for a number of months but was delayed by the shipment and installation of a large 10 x 20 foot walk-in cooler that lines the back of the shop. Otherwise, she thought they could have opened much earlier and, perhaps, have even been the first to open.With such a large cooler, they have a large supply of beer and wine in it to choose from. As to other spirits, they have a large variety of brands, especially high end brands such as Crown Royal and R&R. In addition, they have beer singles on ice. At this time, they are the only local liquor store selling beer in kegs.
  First Stop is the last liquor store to open that is locally owned and operated. The remaining two licenses are to drug store retailers.

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo

• Scenic new trails opened at Pulaski County Park

  Despite a rainy last several days, outdoor enthusiasts couldn’t help but play in the mud a little this weekend in celebration of the grand opening of biking and hiking trails at Pulaski County Park.
  “We’ve been working on this .. for about four years,” said Pulaski County Judge-executive Barty Bullock to a crowd of around 50 people gathered at the head of the new trail at the park. “ ... It’s been such a good project.
  “We think it’s going to be a huge asset to this community,” added Bullock.
  The essence of the trail has existed at Pulaski County Park for decades as an Eagle Scout Trail. The newest trails, are almost 9 miles long, with five of those miles dedicated to biking.
  The trail is built to the standards of the International Mountain Biking Association, a worldwide network that brings together serious bicycle enthusiasts.

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo

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