Author: Fred Petke - Page 2 | Jessamine Journal

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.

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Jessamine County Public Library calendar for Feb. 18, 2021

Sunday, Feb. 21  – * Adobe Premiere Elements, 2-3 p.m. – Virtual  Monday, Feb. 22 –  Microsoft Publisher – ... Read more

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Road crews ready for ice, snow

Local road crews were preparing Tuesday afternoon for what meteorologists expected could be the worst weather of the ... Read more

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City appoints interim fire chief

The Nicholasville City Commission unanimously appointed Craig Cox as the city’s interim fire chief Monday evening to serve ... Read more

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Nicholasville man jailed for sodomy, assault of woman

A Nicholasville man was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting a woman and forcing intercourse with her. Jason Graham, ... Read more

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Police: Man stole 14 bags of frozen shrimp

Police charged a Lexington man this week after allegedly stealing nearly $200 in frozen shrimp. According to Nicholasville ... Read more

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Teen charged with arson for setting his home on fire

A Nicholasville resident is facing a felony arson charge after allegedly seting fire to his home in January. ... Read more

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Nicholasville woman charged with incest, rape

A Jessamine County woman was arrested during the weekend after allegedly having intercourse with a male child in ... Read more

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Nicholasville extends COVID leave for employees

City officials voted unanimously Monday to extend the sick leave policy for those have been exposed to COVID-19. ... Read more

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Gooch tells Rotary vaccinations will be long process

While doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed throughout Kentucky, it could take most of the year ... Read more

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Nich. commissioners finalize dept. responsibilities

The Nicholasville City Commission formalized its departmental responsibilities Monday night, which shuffled all four commissioners. Each of the ... Read more