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The Casey County News
P.O. Box 40
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7171
FAX: (606) 787-8306
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State presents three alternates
to correct Dry Ridge Hill
Shady Hill Drive residents not pleased at all
By Donna Carman
Editor
Carlos Wesley has traveled KY 1649 (Dry Ridge) four or five times a day for the nearly 35 years he has owned Radio Station WKDO. The station sits at the top of Dry Ridge Hill, and Wesley said he's developed a hefty respect for that road.
"I've seen several accidents there over the years, including three or four that didn't make it through," Wesley said, referring to fatalities.
The steep hill, which has a 16 percent grade at its worst point, has limited days for travel now. The road has drawn the attention of the state Transportation Cabinet and is slated for major improvements beginning next year.
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City residents to pay more
in insurance premium taxes
By Brittany Johnson
Staff Writer
Even with the 4 percent total increase, Liberty's insurance premium tax ranks lower than five of its seven surrounding cities.
At a March 6 special-called meeting, Liberty City Council approved changing the tax's current rate of 4 percent to 6 percent. It includes taking 2 percent from county revenue. They then approved an additional 2 percent, earmarking 1 percent of that for equipment purchases.
Driver safe, vehicles crushed when truck spills load
By Brittany Johnson
Staff Writer
 No one was seriously injured in an unusual accident that occurred in Dunnville on Wednesday.
The accident occurred when a 1987 GMC semi truck carrying a load of wire panels overturned onto three vehicles owned by Paul Riggins of Dunnville Motors. The accident occurred across the highway from Dogwalk Market, just off U.S. 127.
The truck was driven by Jared E. Foley, 32, of Russell Springs, but was owned by Tarter Gate, police say.
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Grider joins Liberty Police Department
By Brittany Johnson
Staff Writer
The Liberty Police Department welcomed another officer to the force last weekfollowing the recent resignation of two others.
Jayson Grider, 24, of Liberty, officially started the job on March 6 after two years of serving as a special deputy for the Casey County Sheriff's office.
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