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County getting more funds for Frogtown clean up, drainage

By RITA DUKES
Leader-News Editor

    GREENVILLE — The Muhlenberg Fiscal Court is getting a little more help to drain the area known as Frogtown Creek outside Central City with another government grant.
    U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield notified the court that $3,000 in United States Department of Agriculture funds has been awarded to help remove obstructions from the creek.

 

Oates suspended for rest of school year
By SAMANTHA CARVER
Leader-News Staff Writer
reporter@ky-leadernews.com

    A Muhlenberg North High School teacher accused of spousal abuse has been suspended for the remainder of the school year without pay, according to county officials.
    Matthew Oates, 32, of Greenville was originally suspended with pay for two weeks following a charge of fourth-degree domestic violence assault April 9. The next step for school officials was to be determined by his plea in court.


Muhlenberg North Prom 2007


Shanna Markwell and Chasen Igleheart were crowned Muhlenberg North High School 2007 Prom King and Queen April 28 at the Hopkinsville Conference Center. See more prom photos on page A-5. (Leader-News Photo/Paul Moore)

MSHS journalism students win state awards in competition
By SAMANTHA CARVER
Leader-News Staff Writer
reporter@ky-leadernews.com

    Students from Muhlenberg South High School won several awards at the Kentucky High School Journalism Association state convention held April 17 and 18 in Louisville.

Allen farewell concert Thursday

By SAMANTHA CARVER
Leader-News Staff Writer
reporter@ky-leadernews.com



    With more than 31 years of teaching music in Muhlenberg County behind him, Joe Allen will direct his final concert May 5 before retiring his baton.
    Allen, Muhlenberg North High School band director, will conduct his final spring concert at 7 p.m. at the school with a retirement reception to follow in the gym that is open to the public.

MNHS music director Joe Allen conducts during a Christmas concert in this December 2005 Leader-News file photo.

Local man needs kidney transplant

By RITA DUKES
Leader-News Editor


    GREENVILLE — Hugh Wakeland needs a little more than a helping hand. In fact, he needs a kidney. Without it, he believes he cannot survive much longer.
    Now having kidney dialysis three times a week, Wakeland says his single baby-sized kidney can no longer sustain his life.
    Wakeland, 53, of Greenville, is hoping his story will inspire people to become organ donors.


Hugh Wakeland

 

05/02/07

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