Busy Week Upcoming For AC-S Student-Athletes
By Don Meador, Sports Writer The winter sports schedule shifts into high gear for Allen County-Scottsville student-athletes in the days to come. Lady Patriots and Patriots from the school’s basketball, archery and swim teams will be in competition in the coming week. Friday, Dec. 5 finds the Lady Patriot and Patriot basketball teams hosting the…
Read MoreThis Week in Citizen-Times History (November 25, 1971)
The November 25, 1971 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the announcement that the Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner meeting at the Louie B. Nunn Lodge at the Barren Reservoir State Park on the previous Friday. Cal Turner Jr., the outgoing president at the time, presided over the evening, listing a number of activities…
Read MoreFaith Community Coming Together To Meet Local Needs
By Chris Cole, Staff Writer With the recent shut down (and re-opening) of the Federal Government, those who rely on SNAP benefits and other social services have wondered how even basic needs are going to be met. Where there’s uncertainty, local churches and pastors have taken the opportunity to step up in a big way.…
Read MoreShirley Lou Shaw (1945 – 2025)
Shirley Lou Shaw, 79, of Edmonton, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 surrounded by her family at her residence. The Edmonton native was a daughter of the late Glen Curtis Blaydes and Cora Elizabeth Hurt Jennings and wife of the late Raymond Shaw Jr. She is survived by two sons: Chris Shaw and Daniel…
Read MoreAnthony Owen “Tony” Bond (1962 – 2025)
Anthony Owen “Tony” Bond, 63, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at his residence. The Scottsville native was a son of the late Howard Owen Bond and Lela Margaret Watson Bond, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Bond, Scottsville; his mother: Margaret Bond, Scottsville; three step children: Chris McDaniel,…
Read MoreMary Ann Ogles (1937 – 2025)
Mary Ann Ogles, 88, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at her residence. The Scottsville native was a homemaker, a retired employee of Kirsch. She was saved at the age of 14 years old at Holland Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of Open Door Outreach Church and Halfway Homemakers. She…
Read MoreKitty Elmina Wheat (1928 – 2025)
Kitty Elmina Wheat, 97, of Fountain Run, Ky., passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, at Signature HC of Monroe County, Tompkinsville, Ky. Elmina was a daughter of the late Pernie (Wheat) and Joe Rigdon. Elmina is survived by a daughter, Patty Blevins, Fountain Run; grand daughter; great-grandson, great-granddaughter, three bonus granddaughters, a sister, Polly Wyatt, Fountain…
Read MoreBasketball Season Tips Monday for Lady Patriots and Patriots
By Don Meador, Sports Writer Basketball scrimmages Saturday, November 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, provided the fine tune-ups prior to Lady Patriot and Patriot basketball starting Allen County-Scottsville’s 52nd season on the hardwood. The Lady Patriots—under new Coach Garry DeWitt—completed their scrimmage schedule November 22 at Crittenden County. DeWitt 3.0—the term DeWitt has acquired with…
Read MoreThis Week in Citizen-Times History (November 18, 1976)
The November 18, 1976 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the announcement that the basketball season was about to begin, with the boys opening on November 30, with the girls playing the following Monday, being November 22. Under the coaching of Jim Marion, he expected the team to be a “late-season club,” being that it was…
Read MoreOperation Angel Summit Remembers Gabbi Doolin and Enlightens Students About Child Exploitation
By Don Meador, Staff Writer Allen County-Scottsville High School (AC-SHS) students—who opted to participate—learned about the dangers of child exploitation during a 90-minute assembly at the high school on November 14. Entitled Operation Angel Summit, the program was presented by the US Secret Service in collaboration with the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General. The…
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