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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more