Local News

Above: Firefighters with Somerset Fire Department are shown putting the last of the flames out at Lot 12 of Raceway Mobile Home Park, located about two miles west of Somerset on West Ky. 80, after a mobile home there caught fire Monday afternoon. The unoccupied mobile home that caught fire was completely destroyed, and two nearby homes sustained some minor damage. Below: A Somerset Firefighter is shown dousing the remains of a mobile home that caught fire Monday afternoon at Raceway Mobile Home Park, located on West Ky. 80. The fire out was reported after residents described an explosion that was later attributed to oxygen tanks that had been in the residence, according to fire officials.

• Mobile home gutted by fire

  A mobile home was destroyed and two others sustained minor damage in a fire Monday afternoon that occurred around two miles west of Somerset.

  May 20, 2013 1 Photo

• Dwindling numbers close Pulaski Central as education alternative
  Students needing instruction in an “alternative education” setting will no longer be going to Pulaski Central High School, according to county school officials.
  With dwindling numbers at the facility on Bourne Avenue, the Pulaski County School District has decided to transition any students using its services to similar programs at either Southwestern or Pulaski County High Schools. 

  May 20, 2013

• War ration books remind us of difficult times during WWII
  With 24/7 news channels spouting horrendous tales of terror and rampant crime, it’s easy to conclude the world has gone to the dogs; that these are dangerous times.
  Sadly, horrific events are nothing new. For those old enough to remember World War II, nothing since has matched the impact this global conflict had on the American people.

  May 20, 2013 1 Photo

Local Sports

The Pulaski County High School players mobbed sophomore Chris Henderlight (#29) after he hit a walk-off RBI base hit in the Maroons’ dramatic last inning come-from-behind win over Rockcastle County High School in the opening round of the 47th District Tournament.

• Lorman, Henderlight keep Pulaski alive

  Facing a four-run deficit and down to their last three outs, elimination looked inevitable for the Pulaski County High School baseball team on Monday night in the opening round of the 47th District Baseball Tournament at Charlie Taylor Field.
  But a Pulaski last-inning rally capped off by a Henry Lorman bases-loaded clearing double off the left field wall and a Chris Henderlight walk-off RBI base hit propelled the Maroons to a 7-6 comeback win over Rockcastle County High School.

  May 21, 2013 1 Photo

• Warriors down Monticello, 11-1

  It takes five wins to make it to the Forcht Bank/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament.
  The Southwestern Warriors are one-fifth of the way there now, as they took down Monticello in the first round of the 48th District Baseball Tournament on Monday night at Warrior Stadium. With the five-inning, 11-1 victory over the Trojans, the Warriors advanced to the championship game and next week’s regional tournament.
  Alex Eaton’s ball club did exactly what they needed to do to make it back to the regional tournament once again. The third-year Southwestern coach is hoping that his squad can come away with the program’s first regional title since 2004.

  May 21, 2013 1 Photo

• Lady Warriors advance to finals; looking for 8th straight district title

  So far in the 2013 high school softball season, McCreary Central has had their way with Southwestern in their two regular season match-ups.
  The Southwestern Lady Warriors will get a chance to get a little revenge against McCreary Central, as the two teams will meet up in the 48th District Softball Championship.

  May 21, 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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