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A ventilator fan pulls air from the Madison Hall of Justice as Richmond Firefighters stand outside the buiding's street-level entrance. The fire department earlier had detected carbon monoxide in the building after district court personnel complained on an odd smell in the building.

No district court in Richmond until Monday
The Madison Hall of Justice will be closed until next week after the building was evacuated Wednesday morning when firefighters detected carbon monoxide in the building.

January 9, 2013 2 Photos
Man intentionally hits motorcycle with truck, KSP says
A Lincoln County man was charged Friday after police say he intentionally rammed a motorcycle carrying his ex-girlfriend and another man, sending them both to the hospital.

January 8, 2013 1 Photo
City moves toward annexation despite plea for delay
Despite a request for delay from an attorney representing one property owner, the Richmond City Commission declared its intent Tuesday to annex two small parcels of property surrounded by the city on Boggs Lane.

January 9, 2013
Police pursuit ends in head-on collision on Lexington Road
A police pursuit through Richmond ended in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening on Lexington Road near Exit 90.
Officers attempted to pull over Elijah Rono, 25, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, shortly before 6 p.m. on East Main Street. The 2012 Toyota he was driving had been reported stolen from Columbus, Ohio, according to a news release from Maj. Bob Mott.

January 9, 2013
Berea Arena Theater to stage ‘Beauty Parade’
Berea Arena Theater's production of "Beauty Parade' will be staged Thursday though Sunday at the theater on Big Hill Road (KY 21) east of Berea. Tickets are $5. Show times are 8 p.m., with an extra performance 2 p.m. Sunday.

January 10, 2013 8 Photos

Sports

H.S. BASKETBALL: Model stuns Eagles
With the outcome of a big-time district showdown hanging in the balance, the Model Laboratory coaching staff wanted to get the ball into the hands of senior forward Jon Ballard.

January 9, 2013
OVC HOOPS: Colonels, Racers set for key OVC battle
The Colonels hit the road today for their first conference game away from McBrayer Arena where they will take on defending OVC champion Murray State.

January 9, 2013
H.S. HOOPS: Pirates hold off Burgin, 53-49
The Berea Community Pirates (6-11) built a 16-point third-quarter lead then withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by Burgin to hang on for a 53-49 win Tuesday.

January 9, 2013

Lifestyles & Community

Reflecting on yesteryear
Although I often visit the days of my youth in story and song, I am always thankful to return to the present.

January 10, 2013 1 Photo
Have you been able to avoid the ‘bug?’
Happy New Year from Paint Lick

Viewpoints

Power and powerlessness
Years ago, when the candidate I was working for rejected my advice, I made the mistake of going back to the headquarters and telling my loyal staff (who together had formulated the rejected proposal) that our recommendation had been declined. I did my best, I told them, but I just couldn’t make the sale.

January 10, 2013 1 Photo
The Hagel defense
Governor’s mere suggestion of a charter school spurs improvement in Va. district