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Oberto Recall

(USDA)–Oberto Snacks Inc. is recalling approximately 309 pounds of smoked sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The smoked sausage items were produced on March…MORE

ALDI Peach Recall

As a precautionary measure, ALDI is voluntarily recalling assorted peaches received from its supplier, Wawona Packing Company, due to possible Salmonella contamination. ALDI has removed the affected peaches from select ALDI stores in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin…MORE

Congratulations to: Michael Fox, named Director of Facilities Support, Chuck Hisle, names Technical Services Manager, and Shannon Elliott, who becomes Ticket Office Manager.  All of those promotions announced by Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena. Father Jim Sichko of Richmond, appointed to the Charitable Gaming Advisory Commission. Kenny Bishop of Lexington and Kimberly Dudgeon of…MORE

Good For You!

Congratulations to: William Thomas Riddle of Versailles, appointed to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Michael Bosse of Nicholasville, reappointed to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Harold Jones II of Winchester and John Gosper of Lexington, named to the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board. University of Kentucky equine specialist Bob Coleman, who received the 2020 Equine…MORE

Good For You!

Congratulations to: James Chandler of Richmond and Mark Hiten of Georgetown, appointed to the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors. Dr. Paul Krestik of Lexington, named to the State Board of Podiatry. These Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award Winners for 2021: Donnie Piercey, Stonewall Elementary, Fayette County Jeannette Teater, The Providence School, Jessamine County (Middle School) Christopher…MORE

Video: The Doc Is In by Stanton-MD

The Doc Is In – "COVID-19 Air Travel" Is it safe to fly commercially with COVID-19 numbers spiking? In this "The Doc Is In" segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton looks at the safety of air travel during the pandemic and makes some suggestions on how you can stay safe when traveling the friendly skies.…MORE

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Congratulations to: Dr. John Looff and Jennifer Rock, named CASA Volunteers of the month. Michael Friesen, elected chair of the Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health. Emily Monroe of Jessamine County, awarded a 2020 Race for Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship to the University of Kentucky. Alina Knore of Bourbon County, awarded a 2020 4H “leg Up”…MORE

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Congratulations to: Shannon Bishop Arvin, named president and CEO of Keeneland. Alex Boone of Lexington, appointed as a member and Vice Chair of the Kentucky Horse Park Commission. Donna Amaral-Phillip of the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences, honored with the 2020 DeLaval Dairy Extension Award by the American Dairy Science Association.…MORE

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Congratulations to: Fernanda Rubi Diaz Ramirez of Leestown Middle School, who took first place in Division 2 of the 2020 Student Poetry Contest sponsored by the Kentucky State Poetry Society. Jeanne Devers,Bluegrass Community and Technical College, TPM Champion in the Talent Pipeline Management Program through the Kentucky Chamber WorkForce Center. Mariko Barnes of Lafayette High…MORE

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Congratulations to: Eric Hale, named principal of Bryan Station High School, and Twanjua Jones, named new principal of Morton Middle School. Debbie Schumacher and Judy Papania, named Volunteers of the Month for CASA of Lexington. Laura Crance of Booker T. Washington Elementary, LaDonda Porter of Beaumont Middle School and Danielle Dailey of Frederick Douglass High…MORE

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