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    By Greg Wells CCN-Editor   “I’m just wanting to see the record of how they calculated the tax rates,” said Bob Howlett. This isn’t the first time Howlett has had questions that it took a while to sort out. “Well yeah, the water district had problems with their record keeping,” Howlett said. “but…

    By Greg Wells CCN–Editor   One of his coworkers suggested that he had actually been working a lot longer than what his retirement would reflect. A friend of the man said she knew it was a fact as the man had worked, helped his father, even as a child. But the ties went…

    March 18th, the Cumberland County Extension Office hosted an Agriculture Producer Appreciation Drive Thru for National Agriculture Day. This event was to show appreciation for producers and provide them with information about program opportunities that are available to them. Thank you to the Cumberland County Soil Conservation District for setting up at the…

    By Greg Wells CCN–Editor   With a $199,270 proposal on the table, Cumberland County Fiscal Court decided last Friday to kick the can down the street, despite the warning that the offer was only good through the end of the month. Johnny Cain with Bluegrass Recreational Sales and Installation brought in the bid…

    Staff Report   The Cumberland County Civics Club recently made a journey to Frankfort and met with public officials including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Secretary of State Michael Adams, KY Representative Amy Neighbors, and KY Senator Rick Girdler. While sitting in at the Local Government Committee meeting, Vice Chair/Rep. Amy Neighbors recognized the…

    By Greg Wells CCN-editor   The Burkesville Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director, Greg Cary, said the department responded to three fire calls last week, one had reached the woods one was closing in on a house and another claimed a house. “It was pretty much burnt to the ground by the time…

    By Greg Wells CCN–Editor   In a short meeting on March 6 the industrial development authority, (IDA), discussed several issues regarding money. Over $15,000 was paid into the Revolving Fund, which will be used to fund improvements to local businesses in the future. That money, from Southern Kentucky Distillery (SKD), was paid to…

    By Greg Wells CCN – Editor   It seems like a week has not passed since a windstorm or flood hasn’t been on the front of the Cumberland County news, and this week is no difference. High winds hit Cumberland County generally after sunset last Tuesday night doing damage to trees around the…

    By Greg Wells CCN – Editor   Cumberland County Lady Panthers won their first game in the 16th district championship, against Monroe County 63–35. Unfortunately, they did not manage to beat Metcalfe County in the championship game. Lady panthers just couldn’t get it over the top and fell 47–55, making them first runner-up…

    County Judge gives packed room a rundown on the past year’s high points and future plans   By Greg Wells CC – Editor   County Judge-Executive Luke King started off his state of the county address with the “core values of his administration.” He quickly moved to financial issues, stating that there has…