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arrested in meth bust Two men and a teenager were taken into custody on drug charges Jan. 31 after police executed a search warrant at 220 McConnell Drive in Central City. The Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department charged Thomas L. Baxter, who resides at the residence, with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a radio that sends and receives police messages, possession of marijuana, trafficking in marijuana, cultivating marijuana and first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.  Muhlenberg County Sheriff Eddie Perry and Kentucky State Police Trooper Nathan Knight sort through several bags of suspected drugs and paraphernalia at 222 McConnell Drive in Central City Feb. 2. Two men and a juvenile were taken into custody on drug-related charges. (Leader-News Photo/Rita Dukes)
Fire destroys building at explosives plant By SAMANTHA CARVER
Leader-News Staff Writer reporter@ky-leadernews.com The fire that destroyed a building at a local defense contractor’s plant Jan. 26 in Graham was allowed to burn itself out in accordance with company policies, according to the company president. “It is standard procedure not to a fight a fire in a building where explosives are manufactured,” said Mike Pitcher, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense president. “The fire consumed the building, and it was destroyed, but no one was hurt.” Jury finds Yonts
guilty of murder
By SAMANTHA CARVER
Leader-News Staff Writer reporter@ky-leadernews.com Although a local man was found guilty of murder during his trial in Calloway County last week, his attorney is still hopeful. “The judge could and should reduce Harrison Yonts’ verdict to a lesser offense, and we hope he will,” said Dennis Null, Yonts’ attorney. “During the course of the trial, there were probably 50 people who came from Muhlenberg County to observe and show their support for the entire Yonts family. I was very impressed with the class of the people who came, and it helped to create an atmosphere that everyone in Calloway County, including the prosecution, were very impressed with. These supporters left such an impression on the other side that it is going to make it easier for us to get this situation corrected.” Performance will
benefit Sarah Hansen Scholarship fund
Steve Wogoman Orthopedic surgeon
opens office
By SAMANTHA CARVER
Leader-News Staff Writer reporter@ky-leadernews.com The newest orthopedic surgeon at Muhlenberg Community Hospital is looking forward to a calm life in the county. “I am very impressed with the serenity and the friendliness of the county,” said Dr. Vincent Genovese. “It is away from the hustle and the bustle of Massachusetts where I have been practicing. It is a very physician-friendly community.” There will be an open house at his new office from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at 211 South Cherry St., Greenville.  Dr. Vincent Genovese
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