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2 cases of financial transaction card fraud reported

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Thursday, October 2. 2008

The Commerce Police Department reported two cases of financial transaction card fraud during the past week. The first occurred at a Crestwood Circle location where a 31-year-old white female said her two daughters, who are on probation for past offenses, have become unruly, skipped school and took her check card. The victim said the girls made ... [Full Story »]

Airport fly-in is Saturday

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Thursday, October 2. 2008

The Jackson County Aviation Association Inc. will hold its third annual “Autumn Fly-In and Aviation Day” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Jackson County Airport, with a drawing at 1 p.m. This is an airport open house and the public is invited to come see displays of vintage aircraft and classic cars, and to enjoy a barbecue ... [Full Story »]

Fire destroys Toyota Corolla

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Thursday, October 2. 2008

Roger Gaither doesn't know what caused the fire that destroyed the 1994 Toyota Corolla he bought for his 16-year-old daughter. He was driving the vehicle on Ridgeway Road just after 11:00 Thursday morning when smoke began pouring out of the defrost vents up front. "I pulled over and called 911," he noted. When the Commerce Fire Department ... [Full Story »]

Three qualify for Ward 1 council seat

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008

Three candidates have qualified thus far for the Nov. 4 special election to fill the Ward 1 vacancy on the city council. Former city councilman Archie D. Chaney Jr. and Keith Burchett qualified on Monday. Aretha Hill tossed her hat into the ring on Wednesday. Qualifying ends Thursday afternoon at 4:30. The election will fill the unexpired term ... [Full Story »]

'Cleared' officer returns to limited duty

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008

An officer against whom rape allegations were made this spring has been returned to limited duty by the Commerce Police Department. Police Chief John Gaissert said Cameron Boswell will begin re-training and some administrative duties today (Wednesday). Boswell was the subject of an investigation in Banks County where a Banks County woman ... [Full Story »]

Odds of water suit appear high

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008

The chairman of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority says there’s a 60-70 percent likelihood Jackson County will sue over the Bear Creek Reservoir. That call will be made by the county commissioners, pointed out Hunter Bicknell. “We’re awaiting a response to the letter they took a vote on last Wednesday,” said Bicknell. ... [Full Story »]

The experience of a lifetime

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008

By Tricia Massey The experience of a lifetime presents itself in many forms. Some people claim meeting their favorite actor, athlete or author as their experience of a lifetime. A lot of people cherish a vacation to a far away land and say it is their experience of a lifetime. Spending time touring museums, cathedrals, castles and historical ... [Full Story »]

Maysville Festival on tap this weekend

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008

The 41st annual Maysville Autumn Leaf Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3, 4 and 5, in downtown Maysville. Monika Kelly, daughter of the well-known clown Emmett Kelly, will be the grand marshal of the parade. She will also have a booth with prints and other Emmett Kelly memorabilia. The parade theme this year is “Clownin’ ... [Full Story »]

Rabid skunk found in Commerce

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

Commerce police officials have confirmed a rabid skunk was found in Commerce over the weekend and are warning residents to keep an eye out for animals that may exhibit odd behavior. The skunk was found in the Sunny Lane area on Saturday after residents noticed it acting strangly. Commerce police responded to the area and killed the skunk. Tests ... [Full Story »]

Smokers asked to get their butts off sidewalk, streets

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

Keep Jackson County Beautiful received a grant to help educate smokers to get their butts off streets and sidewalks in Commerce and Jefferson. Last week, Commerce workers mounted seven cigarette butt receptacles to light poles in the downtown. A like amount were due to be installed in Jefferson. The aim is to reduce the number of cigarette ... [Full Story »]

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