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The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a man with a history of drug abuse. His sister informed the police that Michael Benton had been acting out of his mind which led her to believe that he had relapsed. After investigating his condition, the police are charging him with possessing cocaine and with possessing drug paraphernalia. Benton’s sister told the police that she was concerned for his welfare.
The Economic Development Corporation is taking registerations for the Hopkins County Job Expo. It will be at the Ballard on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 9:30 until 2:30. Those registering before April 9th can save 25-dollars.
In Madisonville, the Executive Director of Communications & Operations has received an award in Orlando. Kelly Forbes has been presented with the Robert M. Ady Professional Development Scholarship at the Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference. The award is made to economic developers with complimentary registration to an upcoming Annual Conference so that they can further their education.
It’s good news for a Webster County deputy. Heath Price has graduated from the Criminal Justice Basic Training Academy in Richmond. It was an 18-week program for Deputy Heath Price.
A longtime Madisonville employee believes it’s time to retire. At this week’s city council meeting, Wastewater Treatment and Filter Treatment Plant Supervisor Alan Todd made the announcement.
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It’s time again for Madisonville to flush the water hydrants. Donnie Cummings says this is one way to protect the water quality. He also says… (Clip in audio below)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and substance use services throughout Western Kentucky has been awarded one and a half million dollars by the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health to enhance the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network. River Valley Behavioral Health says this funding will enable the expansion of 24-7 chat and text services. It will also improve access to critical mental health and crisis support.
An Owensboro business is making a 156-million dollar expansion. Mizkan America wil be adding 44 full-time jobs. Mizkan makes products like Ragu pasta sauce.
One of the newest graduates of the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond is with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. It’s a big step for Heath Price and the other graduates. In 20 weeks, they received more than 800 hours of recruit-level instruction. In time, law enforcement officers will receive training of this nature in Madisonville. Plans are undersway to construct a 54-million dollar multi-purpose training facility.
A message being distributed by Muhlenberg 9-1-1 has meaning for residents all over the state. It reads: When it comes to suspicious activities, if you see something, say something. Dial the most appropriate number: the emergency number, or the non-emergency number. You’ll know which one to dial.
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