Teen drown in farm pond
Rodgers remembered as
'the type of kid that grows on you'
By Donna Carman
Editor
Those who were close to Michael Rodgers talk easily of his outgoing personality, his enthusiasm, and his dedication.
"Michael is the type of kid that grows on you. The more you're around him, the more you get to know him, and enjoy his company," said Casey High's head football coach Andy Stephens.
Rodgers had been lifting weights most of the winter and had attended power lifting meets. He had been to spring football practice, and was looking forward to putting on the Rebel uniform this fall and playing football.
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43 candidates agree to attend political forum
By Donna Carman
Editor
Two-thirds of the field of candidates in May's Primary Election have indicated they will attend a public forum next month that is being sponsored by The Casey County News and the Liberty/Casey County Chamber of Commerce.
The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at the Casey County High School cafeteria. It will also be taped by students with WREB-TV to be televised on Access Cable's Channel 12, a public access channel operated by the students.
Farmers Deposit Bank changes hands
By Joberta Wells
Correspondent
Farmers Deposit Bank, Casey County's oldest locally owned 
business, changed hands Friday, when the John R. Turner Holding Company of Breathitt County purchased Middleburg Bancorp, its parent company.
"This was an opportunity to invest in a nice community with growth potential," said Burt Bellamy of John R. Turner.
Bellamy emphasized that the bank will continue to be under local control.
Severe weather class to
be offered Monday
By Linda Carmicle
Staff Writer
April not only ushered in spring, but it has also brought with it severe weather warnings for Casey County. The county has thus far escaped injury or death caused by severe weather, but that doesn't insure that it won't happen in the future.
As a public service, the National Weather Service in Louisville will be conducting a severe weather class Monday at 7 p.m. in the old courtroom of the courthouse. Rick Wesley, the county's emergency management director, said the class is open to the public and would last approximately one and one-half hours.
