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Sunday liquor sales in county offered as means to raise money
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Massac County employees will receive their paychecks this week. The Massac County Commission received about $78,000 from the state, enabling Massac to meet the county’s $97,000 payroll.
The state paid about $54,000 in income taxes late Friday afternoon and issued a $24,000 check Tuesday morning to pay its highway employees working in Massac County, said county treasurer Floyd Sullivan.
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Written by Bill Bartleman bartleman@paducahsun.com
Wednesday, September 08 2010
It isn’t the state’s money but unclaimed property the state holds because banks, insurance companies and others couldn’t find the owners. Hollenbach’s “Treasure Finders” program enlists local volunteers to search the register for names they recognize. They then notify people.
Written by Bill Bartleman bartleman@paducahsun.com
Wednesday, September 08 2010
Commonwealth Attorney Dan Boaz said on Tuesday that about 80 percent of the crimes in McCracken County are drug related. Some crimes are committed to fund drug habits while drug use is a secondary issue in assaults, domestic violence and other types of crimes, Sheriff Jon Hayden said.
Written by Staff report
Wednesday, September 08 2010
The former University of Kentucky punter made the final Green Bay Packers roster as its punter, wearing No. 8, and will also be the holder on place-kicks. As a senior at UK in 2008, Masthay averaged 45.2 yards per punt, fifth best in the NCAAs.
Written by Danielle Ray and Michael De Los Reyes news@paducahsun.com
Wednesday, September 08 2010
The cable was cut outside Madisonville, Dialog Telecommunications told the Sun, a customer that lost some phone service. Dialog later could not be reached to elaborate on the problem. The outage affected service for six carriers, including Dialog, the company told the Sun.
Written by Staff Report
Wednesday, September 08 2010
Three of Paducah’s own — Reggie LaFaye, Terry Mike Jeffrey and Eric Horner — will headline the 54th annual “Telethon of Stars” Nov. 13-14 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. LaFaye, known as “Mr. Gospel Sax,” has been a regular on the telethon the past four years. LaFaye, of Lone Oak, has played coast to coast, headlining his own show at Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Landmark Hotel and the Gold Nugget, all in Las Vegas.
Written by Staff Report
Wednesday, September 08 2010
Four Rivers in program to help mentally ill find jobs A pilot program called Supported Employment is being offered to help mentally ill people find and keep jobs. Four sites in the state were selected for a pilot program called Supported Employment. |
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