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On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 22 officers from across Kentucky have graduated from the 2025 Kentucky Criminalistics Academy (KCA) Crime Scene Technician Course, Class 10. The new graduates are equipped with enhanced investigative skills, including training in: Advanced latent print development, Shooting scene reconstruction, Bloodstain…

By Chris Cole, Staff Writer From the famous photo of Nikola Tesla sitting in his lab while surrounded by lightning he created, to the first horseless carriages and wax cylinders that reproduced human voices (and everything in between), science has always been seen, by some, as a bit “spooky.” On Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the…

The October 10, 2002 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the announcement that the city of Scottsville had received the “Silver” status in the “Renaissance Kentucky” urban revitalization program. This status helped to renovate downtown, allowing for more money and help for the work, with the award itself being presented to Debra Hobdy, the city treasurer…

By Chris Cole, Staff Writer The Allen County Farm Bureau is more than insurance, as Todd White, the Agency Director for Allen County Put it. “The non-profit organization serves as the voice of agriculture, supports local youth development, strives to increase net farm income and improve local health and safety through a variety of year-round…

The October 3, 1985 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the recognition of Carrie Wright as the 1986 Junior Miss Pageant winner, along with the Poise and Appearance award, which was held at the Allen County-Scottsville High School. Other winners include Laura Henson, who won the Spirit of Jr. Miss award, Cynthia Pearson, who won the…

By Chris Cole, Staff Writer Thursday, Sept. 25 was a special anniversary for The CORE – their 25th year of operation in Scottsville. As Ernie Stafford, the Executive Director of The CORE and the rest of the staff, the members and the community at-large get ready to open up the future with their community center,…

By Damon Stone, Staff Writer During this year’s Jacksonian Festival, James “Boss” Weaver was celebrated, and put onto the Wall of Fame, in recognition of his service during World War II, joined by his family. Weaver had won several medals for his service, including the Victory and Honorable Service medals, Good Conduct Medal, the Army…

The September 16, 2004 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the announcement that local law enforcement engaged in a day-long marijuana eradication operation, being centered on at least four sites, having found additional caches of marijuana being grown throughout the county. From the operation, a total of 136 marijuana plants, totalling a value of $500,000, were…

By Chris Cole Staff Writer You might see the acronym ACLAC and hear a duck. However, it’s not insurance they’re promoting. They’re the Allen County League of Artists and Craftsmen and throughout the year they host community gatherings. This not only helps support the many local artists and craftsmen who make a wide variety of…

The September 11, 1969 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the Patriots winning against Cumberland County in the first football game played in Allen County. The Patriots had beaten the Cumberland County Panthers 28-18, and would go on to play against Wayne County the following Saturday. It was shared that Captain James Blankenship, the son of…