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Police question ‘person of interest’ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:28:57 -0500
A man who allegedly made a threatening call to a local minister was arrested Friday and charged with harassing communication and is described as a person of interest in fires that destroyed two Richardsville area churches this week.

State OKs incentives for plant Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:28:58 -0500
State authorities approved an incentive package Friday that they hope will bring an electric vehicle plant - and about 4,000 jobs - to Franklin.

Pension reform: Changes prompt some to call it quits Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:28:58 -0500
Much-debated changes to the state’s pension system for public employees may have some effect on when those who work for Bowling Green and Warren County are choosing to retire - if only because the impact of those changes isn’t entirely understood.

Festival ends with Duck Derby Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:00 -0500
Cupcakes and music - “and good, clean fun” brought John Forman of Bowling Green to Circus Square Park on Friday for the culmination of the 12th annual Duncan Hines Festival.

Health dept. holding disaster prep summit Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:00 -0500
Churches often can be a lifeline for their members and in cases of disaster, can be a source of help.

Dream Home tickets are hot Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:01 -0500
Less than 3,000 of the 7,500 tickets for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home remain for sale, with slightly more than three weeks remaining before the grand prize drawing.

Barren County jailer faces felony charges Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:01 -0500
A former Barren County deputy jailer has been arrested on two felony charges and a misdemeanor.

Morgantown man turns to God after motorcycle wreck Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:18:30 -0500
Stephen Taylor has been on what he calls an “amazing ride,” but it isn’t one he would’ve chosen. “It has been like a roller coaster I didn’t want to get on and can’t get off,” he said. The Morgantown man and his wife, Kim, had been together since 1987. She had spent the last few years as an at-home mother to the couple’s two daughters - Kaylee, 20, and Brittney, 14. Kim Taylor was involved in Upward Basketball, Sunday school and other activities at the family’s church, Morgantown Community Church. The house had become a hangout for children who played sports with the Taylor daughters. Then came March 27. Taylor said one moment he and his wife were riding a motorcycle outside Roundhill and the next moment he was waiting to be flown by helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. “The 20 minutes waiting on a chopper to get there seemed like an eternity. I knew my leg was messed up pretty bad,” he said. As the motorcycle was rounding a curve, it skidded out of control. “A lady named Miss Nash from down the street came on the scene. She sat on her knees with my head on her lap and prayed with me the whole time we were waiting.” Kim Taylor was killed in the crash. Although he doesn’t remember too many details about the accident, he does remember he wasn’t speeding or driving under the influence. “I went back to the accident site the other day,” he said quietly. “It was nothing like I pictured.” Taylor had surgery and spent four days at Vanderbilt. During that time, he battled to recover enough so that he could attend his wife’s visitation and funeral and help his daughters. “I practically lost my left leg. The bone came through the skin in two places. It tore all the muscle,” he said. “I had a flesh wound on my right leg and needed stitches on my arm.” Taylor arrived at Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital on April 1 and spent eight days there. He went back to Vanderbilt for a second surgery before returning to Sky Rehab. “There was never a question where I was going for rehab. I wanted to get as close to home as I could,” he said. “When I got here, I couldn’t do anything with my left leg except wiggle my toes.” Both times at Sky Rehab he worked with physical therapist Jeana Withers, who helped Taylor strengthen his leg, walk on the treadmill and get his range of motion back. “I wanted him to get independent so he could go back home,” she said. “He was very motivated. You could keep giving him things to do. It’s amazing to see what he’s able to do now.” Taylor had therapy at Sky Rehab three days a week. Various members of Morgantown Community Church made sure he got there and back to home. “They helped with food, transportation and with the kids,” he said. Taylor now walks without assistance, although he still walks with a slight limp. He said he believes God gave him something else to focus on to help him cope with his wife’s death. “I have pain with the first couple of steps, and I still have a limp, but I’m blessed to be where I am now,” he said. “Everybody (at Sky Rehab) gave me what I needed and pushed me through it.” During a recent checkup, his doctor expressed amazement at his recovery, Taylor said. “My doctor couldn’t believe I wasn’t in a lot of pain because there was still healing needed to be done on that bone,” he said. He said he is grateful for all the help he has received. “God had to make all that work,” he said. “I’ve gotta give all the credit to God for putting me with the people I needed to be with.” Withers said Taylor has been a blessing to her. “It’s amazing seeing how strong his faith is to get through this and how his church rallied around him,” she said. Taylor refuses to let the accident embitter him. “I believe God has got something great for me - an endless amount of blessing to compensate for the suffering,” he said. “I don’t know what it’s going to be, but I can’t wait to find out.”

Food safety a growing concern Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:18:31 -0500
When people think about food safety, they may automatically think about meat - how to handle it raw, cooking it to a proper temperature and food-borne illnesses caused by various types of bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli and listeria. But with recent news of contaminated tomatoes and peppers, as well as a heightened concern about insects and pesticides, people are beginning to think more about how to handle vegetables and fruits safely. “A lot of produce is coming from places where a lot of people are harvesting. There can be person-to-person bacteria or run-off from farms with livestock,” said Katherine Herndon, Warren County retail food specialist and senior health environmentalist at the Barren River District Health Department. “If it doesn’t look fresh, don’t buy it or eat it. I think eating local produce is better.” Shoppers can also mishandle produce when buying, storing or cooking it. “Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods, even when you’re grocery shopping. Don’t overpack the refrigerator because you want air to be able to circulate around the food,” said Betsy Ann Tracy, Warren County agent for Family and Consumer Sciences at the Warren County Cooperative Extension Service. “When you go to the grocery store, you either need to cook the food or immediately put it in the freezer. This is cookout season, and people tend to leave things out.” And some people are more at risk for food-borne illness than others, Tracy said. “Seniors over 65, pregnant women, young children and people with chronic illnesses and impaired immune systems are at higher risk,” she said. Preparing produce properly can help cut down on the instance of food-borne illnesses, experts said. The place to begin is with clean countertops, kitchen area, cutting boards, utensils and hands. “Use clean paper towels to clean because cloth can spread bacteria around the kitchen. Wash your hands frequently,” Tracy said. “Use a separate cutting board for meat and produce. Make sure cutting boards have been sanitized frequently. Use a clean plate for cooked food.” Produce and raw meat shouldn’t be on the same counter, Herndon said. “You can have cross contamination,” she said. When washing produce, don’t put it in standing water in the sink. Instead, use cool running water - even if it says it has been prewashed - and scrub it with your fingers or a vegetable brush, Herndon said. “It’s a good idea to rinse (prewashed produce) again. You don’t know where they were grown,” she said. “With leafy vegetables, broccoli and cauliflower, pull them apart or cut them up and wash them individually. Cut worn edges off because anything softened might harbor bacteria. Don’t wash it and put it back in the original bag or crate.” Rinsing is important, even if you plan to peel the produce, Tracy said. “When you slice into food, it will help get things off, but a knife will carry germs from the skin surface into the food,” she said. People shouldn’t use bleach or dishwashing liquid for cleaning produce, Herndon and Tracy said. Special washes that are available to clean produce aren’t necessary, either. “They are not approved by (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) for use on food,” she said. Freshly cut items and cooked food that has been sitting out should be refrigerated within two hours, Tracy said. The refrigerator should be 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, while the freezer should be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Food between 40 degrees to 140 degrees is in a danger zone. “When set-out food gets to that temperature, that’s when bacteria can grow. Put it in smaller containers (before storing) so that the temperature goes down quicker,” she said. “It might be another hour and a half before gets cool.” Although people tend to thaw food on the kitchen counter or in water in a sink, thawing food in the refrigerator or the microwave is best, Tracy said. “The only way you can do it in a sink is to use cold water and change it every 30 minutes,” she said. Just because food is cooked in the microwave doesn’t automatically mean it is safe, Tracy said. “Make sure there are no cold spots in the food,” she said. “Bacteria can still grow.”

Robert Amos Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:28:12 -0500
MORGANTOWN — Robert Amos, 37, of Mount Sterling, formerly of Morgantown, died Aug. 13, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Jones Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com.

Kathleen Paisley Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:28:13 -0500
Kathleen Paisley, 85, of Bowling Green died Aug. 15, 2008, at The Medical Center. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Services.

WKU football blog: Full scrimmage No. 1 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:45:54 +0000
Booker continues to impress While the offense had little reason to smile on Saturday, one player who continues to have a tremendous fall camp is junior running back Marell Booker. Booker earned more reps with the first-string offense Saturday than any other Hilltopper running back, including expected starter Tyrell Hayden, proving once again that there are no [...]

Lamps' ugliness shines through at fair Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:44:00 EST
Nearly 100 entries vied for the top prize at the 11th annual Lynn's Paradise Cafe Ugly Lamp Contest.

Ky. offers incentives for electric car plant Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:31:00 EST
Kentucky officials have approved an incentive package that they hope will bring an electric car plant potentially employing thousands of workers to Simpson County, south of Bowling Green.

Georgia tops Associated Press pre-season poll Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:26:00 EST
Ohio State, coming off a second consecutive loss in the national championship game but returning 20 starters, is No. 2.

Two lanes on Interstate 65 now clear after two vehicle accident Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:43:00 EST
Authorities have cleared two lanes northbound on Interstate 65 after a two vehicle accident happened earlier this morning, according to a MetroSafe Communications supervisor. The accident happened before the Jackson and Woodbine exit about 5 a.m. Two people were transported to an area hospital where their injuries appear to be non-life threatening. Louisville Metro Police is investigating the accident. No further information was available.

Emergency crews respond to two vehicle accidents Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:51:00 EST
Louisville Metro Police, EMS, and Fire and Rescue responded to two separate vehicle accidents that occurred within minutes of each other.

Gate shut down at state fair Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:12:00 EST
One of the gates at the Kentucky Exposition Center has been shut down temporarily, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said this afternoon.

Review: Midnight Star outshines Boyz II Men Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:30:00 EST
Midnight Star opened for Boyz II Men at the Kentucky State Fair's free concert last night, but the band's funk-based rhythm & blues eclipsed the headline act.

Vigil planned for shooting victim Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:48:00 EST
Evans was shot to death about 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 10 after an altercation at his uncle's car wash located at Stonestreet and Third Street roads.

Review: Hudgens & Co. stay true to teen pop themes Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:49:00 EST
The riffs and rhythms employed by the singers Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu, Drew Seeley and Jordan Pruitt last night during their Kentucky State Fair concert at Freedom Hall were laced with hip-hop, grunge, and reggae. But if their lyrics had been sung over twangy guitar chords or a reverberant surf beat, they'd have sounded like tributes to Rick Nelson or Annette Funicello.

Phelps wins 100m butterfly by 0.01 seconds Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:38:00 EST
There was no way, given how much ground Michael Phelps had to make up and how the pool was slipping away from him. But over a beautiful, stunning final 25 meters, Phelps -- the 23-year-old American who simply can't lose -- tracked down Serbia's Milorad Cavic today (last night EDT).

Now Bush is making his own breaks Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:54:00 EST
The worst feeling I ever had on a football field was watching Michael Bush waving to the crowd at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium after his right leg was broken in the opener of his senior season against Kentucky.

Teachers union cancels ad criticizing Berman Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:23:00 EST
The Jefferson County Teachers Association decided at the last minute yesterday to cancel a radio ad critical of Superintendent Sheldon Berman that was scheduled to begin airing Monday.

Bond rescues Ky. student loan program Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:10:00 EST
A college loan program that was to run out of money yesterday has gotten a bailout from the state, ensuring tuition money for thousands of Kentucky students about to start the fall semester.

Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium ready for debut Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:05:00 EST
At the new Lucas Oil Stadium set to open today, even from the cheap seats, the view can be spectacular. For $38 -- the least expensive ticket for an Indianapolis Colts game -- fans can sit in the top rows of the south end zone and look through a panel of windows that is 88 feet tall by 244 feet wide and open onto the city skyline.

UK's Hartline has chance to lead Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:34:00 EST
Since Curtis Pulley was dismissed for violating team rules, Mike Hartline has taken center stage. "You don't go around saying, 'I'm important,' " he said, "but you have to know that you are." Gallery: UK football team practice Cards: Wolfe, Simms in battle Hoosiers: Dedmond placed at slot receiver

Visualization exercise Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:32:00 EST
When Jim and Susan Hoyer were looking for a new home, this open Florida-style home in Prospect caught their eye. Susan's creative juices immediately started flowing, and she knew exactly how she would personalize it and make it their own.

Wolfe, Simms in battle for No. 2 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:16:00 EST
University of Louisville quarterback Hunter Cantwell was like a security blanket the past two seasons as Brian Brohm's backup. Now that Cantwell is the starter, can Tyler Wolfe or Matt Simms provide the same comfort?

Ex-judge Mike O'Connell appointed county attorney Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:10:00 EST
Former Jefferson Circuit Judge Mike O'Connell was appointed Jefferson County attorney yesterday by Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson.

America's next top style icon Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:54:00 EST
Nigel Barker, the impeccably groomed model-turned- photographer and "America's Next Top Model" judge, chats about foolproof style, flattering photos and fashion foibles.

Jefferson schools team up with search dog, handler Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:23:00 EST
Officials with Jefferson County Public Schools announced a new partnership yesterday to use a search dog to help the school district if one of its students is missing.

State Fair attendees get their video game on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:40:00 EST
Free concerts are as much a part of Kentucky State Fair tradition as random food-on-a-stick and racing pigs. But this is the first concert at the 104-year-old fair where the guitars have five colored buttons on their necks instead of frets and strings.

Officer pleads guilty, resigns Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:44:00 EST
A Louisville Metro Police officer resigned Thursday after pleading guilty to an official misconduct charge in connection with a sex case. Kenneth Wynne was given a one-year sentence that was conditionally discharged.

Louisville Zoo gorilla Frank, 'a great father,' euthanized Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:23:00 EST
One of the first gorillas to call the Louisville Zoo's Gorilla Forest home has been euthanized because he was suffering from chronic arthritis and heart disease.

Festival brings church and neighborhood together Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:40:00 EST
The fifth annual Highland PresFest tomorrow will be family-oriented fun with live music, free food and kids games.

Louisiana man admits murders, gets life term Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:35:00 EST
A Louisiana man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty yesterday to charges he killed and robbed two Louisville men as he traveled through Kentucky last year.

Metro Corrections deputy director quits Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:39:00 EST
The second in command at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections has resigned amid an internal investigation into complaints against him, including an allegation of sexual harassment, city officials said.

500 mourn Guardsman killed by bomb in Iraq Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:20:00 EST
About 500 mourners gathered at Greenwood Christian Church yesterday to remember Indiana National Guard Sgt. Gary Michael Henry, who was killed last week in Iraq.

Jeffersonville annexation upheld Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:30:00 EST
Jeffersonville's annexation of the Oak Park Conservancy can be completed, the Indiana Court of Appeals said yesterday in a decision that is likely to be appealed.

16,500 jobs lost in state in July Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:21:00 EST
Indiana lost 16,500 jobs last month, more than any other state except Florida and Georgia, and the 0.6 percent erosion in its labor force was the second highest in the nation, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics said yesterday.

Former Colgate plant is in demand Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:20:00 EST
At least three developers are interested in buying the closed Colgate-Palmolive plant in Clarksville the town's top redevelopment official said yesterday, and he believes a sale of the former toothpaste factory is imminent.

Single moms ministry gives women time for selves Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:29:00 EST
Angie Reese knows what it's like to be a single mother, having been one for nearly a dozen years. So when her church, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in New Albany, looked into starting a single moms support ministry a couple of years ago, Reese knew she wanted to be a part of it.

New Purdue student finds transport gap Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:21:00 EST
At first, Sam Pernicano and his parents thought the arrangement was just about perfect. Pernicano, who graduated from Seneca High School in Louisville in May, would enroll at Purdue University and take engineering classes while living in one of the new lodges at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany.

Appeal hinges on definition Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:28:00 EST
Never mind Webster's dictionary. The Indiana Supreme Court will decide the definition of the word "recommend." The definition is the central issue in a case the justices heard Thursday.

Court hears case of man convicted of killing four Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:27:00 EST
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case that could set free a man convicted of killing his father, stepmother and two stepsisters so he could attend high school prom events 19 years ago.

Mistake brings lotto jackpot Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:26:00 EST
A man who played the lottery for years using the same combination of numbers representing the birthdays of his five children says he finally won it big because of his poor eyesight.

Low-maintenance landscape Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:53:00 EST
Concrete borders are a growing trend in landscaping, keeping flower beds organized and creating a clean, defined look. See how John and Lynn Belski used them.

Raise a jeer for year's biggest letdowns Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:58:00 EST
As we all celebrate what may have been the finest week of weather in the long, storied history of August, it's time to find the dark cloud in this silver horticultural lining. Here are my biggest disappointments of the 2008 gardening season.

Family secrets and lies Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:15:00 EST
Don't be fooled by the dust jacket photograph of the lithesome girl twirling in her bright yellow dress or by the down-home title, Tomato Girl, of former social worker Jayne Pupek's first novel. For there's nothing any more cute, cozy or clichéd about this fast-paced, powerfully written tale than there is anything domestic or redemptive about family violence.

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