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Benton man charged with assault, rape
Staff Report www.tribunecourier.com BENTON– A county woman was admitted to Marshall County Hospital Saturday night after reporting a sexual assault. An investigation led the Kentucky State Police ...
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— Venita Fritz/Tribune-Courier

Mike Riney of Food Giant works to stock shelves at the former Rodney’s IGA store in Draffenville.  Food Giant is hoping to reopen the store by December 18.
Food Giant working to reopen Draffenville grocery
Rodney’s IGA closes after two decades
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— Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier

Veterinary technician Lexie Lamb taking one of Marshall County Animal Shelter’s dogs for a walk.
Animal Shelter at capacity as holiday nears
Potential pet adopters urged to think before Christmas Eve
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— David Green/Tribune-Courier

Ross Langston (left) and Tom Vasseur of Post 236 fold the U.S. flag during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Wreaths Across America event held at plaza
By David Green Tribune-Courier Staff sports@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE– Marshall County civic leaders and veterans gathered to take part Saturday in the annual Wreaths Across America event at...
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Rodney's IGA Confirms Sale of Draffenville Store
Greg Smith, owner of Rodney's IGA in Draffenville, has confirmed the sale of the grocery store to Food Giant. Smith says Food Giant could take over operation of the store as early as this weeken...
Dec 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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Toys For Kids organizers say need overwhelming this season
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager vfritz@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE– In the 15 years The Marshall County Rotary Club has sponsored Toys for Kids in Marshall County, they say th...
Dec 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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— Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier
First responders were called to 1188 South Main Street in Calvert City in the early morning hours Sunday. The cause of the blaze is unknown.
Fire destroys Calvert City home Sunday
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager vfritz@tribunecourier.com CALVERT CITY– An overnight fire destroyed a home at 1188 South Main Street in Calvert City early Sunday. The fire was rep...
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Two of three kidnapping suspects sentenced
Third to be sentenced later this month
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— David Green/Tribune-Courier
Albert Chao, president and CEO of Houston-based Westlake Chemical Corp., announces plans for a $40 million investment in the company’s Calvert City facility. Chao, along with Gov. Steve Beshear (foreground, right), made the announcement at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Lodge Monday.
Westlake reinvests $40 million
Move helps to retain 380 jobs
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–Jody Norwood/ Tribune-Courier
Fire destroys home
Three county fire departments and the Red Cross responded to a structure fire at 1953 Lakeview Church Road in the early morning hours today (Thursday). The home, belonging to Marty Majors, was dest...
Dec 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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