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Chamber Names Decorating Contest Winners

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  The winners of the home and business decorating contest were announced last week. Taking best in show were Justin and Kayla Brinkman. In the holiday spirit competition first place went to John and Dawn Dishroon with their Clark Griswold theme. Second in that competition were Joseph and Candace Vibbert. Their theme was the Kentucky…

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Panthers 2 of 2 to start the season

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  Cumberland County Panthers basketball team took down Adair county 82–77 in the first game of the season then went on to beat Edmonson County 70–47, with both games being at home. In the first game, it was all about motion and speed with Gavin Craft, a sophomore, leading the scoring with 23 points total.…

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Ladies Up Two of Three Games to Start Season

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  Cumberland County’s Lady Panthers took Adair County 70–37, to start the season, Dec. 3, with the ladies taking an early lead and holding it well for the entire game. Leading shooter from outside, the three-point line was Kenzie Willen who hit 5 of 7. The sophomore also dropped in 3 of 6 2-point attempts.…

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Doug Butler Recognized for Service

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    The Board of Directors of Cumberland County Hospital honored Doug Butler, center, for 33 years of exemplary leadership and service at its November meeting. Doug has served on the Hospital Board since 1991, and served as its chairman for 17 years during that span, said Todd Morgan, right. His devotion to the Hospital…

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Council Backs Up on Ordinances

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  By Greg Wells CCN — Editor   The results of the Burkesville City Council meeting at the end of November were to reverse the actions in the middle of October. The second reading of an ordinance returning to the control of livestock and other animals generally was withdrawn. Second reading of an ordinance pertaining…

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County Judge Delivers Keynote Address at State 4-H Conference

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  By: Taylor Craig Cumberland County Intern   Cumberland County welcomed over 100 students and over 30 adults to our area for the three-day KY 4-H Local Issues Conference, held at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. The large and diverse group of students came to OUR county to grow as leaders and learn about…

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Overcoming Challenges

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  The much of the home stands in the Panther Gymnasium were nearly filled with family and friends, as well as past graduates, of the Cumberland County Drug Court Program last week. They came to hear of the challenges, met and exceeded by those who graduated. Each graduate walked to the podium and told the…

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Water District Deals With Employees, Leaks

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  By Greg Wells CCN — Editor   The district started off their meeting addressing a customer complaint regarding low water pressure. The districts full-time manager, Michael Ballard told the board that materials removed from the project on KY – 704 can be used to replace the line to that customer’s meter. Ballard said the…

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