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Fred Petke is a reporter for The Winchester Sun, the Jessamine Journal and the State Journal. His beats include cops, courts, fire, public records, city and county government and other news. To contact Fred, email fred.petke@bluegrassnewsmedia.com or call 859-759-0051.

Golden Alert

Golden Alert issued for Clark man

UPDATE: According to Clark County Sheriff Berl Perdue Jr., Ricky Calvert was found deceased in Bath County. No foul play is suspected.  Authorities are searching ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, March 20, 2020 4:10 pm

coronavirus

Local first responders addressing COVID-19

As the coronavirus threat continues across the nation, local first responders are implementing their own restrictions and changes to halt the spread of the disease. ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:02 pm

coronavirus

City Hall closes to public, emergency declared

The Winchester Board of Commissioners approved a number of changes for tahe coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, including closing Winchester City Hall and prohibiting out-of-state travel for ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:51 am

Clark County Sheriff's Office

Local agencies announce changes to services

The following are some of the changes to local agencies, organizations and services announced Wednesday. Sheriff alters services, closes office to public Beginning Wednesday, the ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:46 am

News

County hires interim treasurer, fires finance officer

In less than a week, the Clark County Fiscal Court has fired its treasurer and its finance officer, has now hired an interim treasurer from ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:31 pm

News

Fiscal court meeting to appoint interim treasurer

County officials will have a special meeting this morning to discuss appointing an interim treasurer, less than a week after firing the previous treasurer for ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Monday, March 16, 2020 4:51 pm

News

Library closing until April 6

The Clark County Public Library is suspending all activity and access until April 6 for public health reasons. CCPL Director Julie Maruskin said the decision ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Sunday, March 15, 2020 7:01 pm

coronavirus

Court services limited statewide

As public concern about the spread of COVID-19 continues to spread, the Kentucky court system became the latest agency to limit access. In an order ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Sunday, March 15, 2020 6:59 pm

News

County votes to keep road funds

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is already planning to repave nearly four miles of Water Works Road in fiscal year 2021 and offered Clark County officials ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Sunday, March 15, 2020 6:57 pm

News

Isaacs pleads guilty to setting fire in 2017

A Winchester man agreed to serve three years for setting fire to a former roommate’s home after an argument Timmy Isaacs, 47, pleaded guilty in ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Sunday, March 15, 2020 6:55 pm

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