By GRACE BOATRIGHT JACHIM | For The Sun
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A summer camp nestled in Gilbertsville, near Kentucky Lake, has welcomed children from across the state for a week of recreation and education for more than 50 years.
Nearly 45% of women in Kentucky are victims of domestic violence, according to the Center for Women and Families. To address this, the Merryman House hosted the Nehemiah Project, which provided community members and law enforcement with training on how to assist survivors.
Marshall County deputies and Benton City Officers responded to a Feb. 23 report of an intruder at a residence on Minter Road where a female minor was home alone.聽
Marshall County officials and veteran leaders gathered at Mike Miller Park in Benton Tuesday to assess the vandalism of a veteran statue at the聽Jerry G. English Veteran's Memorial Plaza. Veterans said they are disappointed and hope justice is served.
After a gun was found on school grounds at Marshall County High School, law enforcement and gun safety educators report how a gun on campus can turn into a tragic incident, and how to safely use and store guns.
By CHARITY BLANTON, GRACE BOATRIGHT JACHIM | The Sun NEWS@PADUCAHSUN.COM
Kentucky State Police Post 1 is investigating allegations that a Marshall County school resource officer sent improper text messages to a high school student, Post 1 trooper and spokeswoman Sarah Burgess confirmed Thursday.