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  • With 5-star rating, Signature Healthcare stays committed to community

    During a time when attorneys based out of state are running full-page newspaper advertisements across Kentucky and elsewhere to influence public opinion about local nursing homes, Signature Healthcare of Spencer County is reminding citizens of its commitment to the community.
    Signature Healthcare has not been immune to these ads — despite the fact that the building has a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to a news release.

  • Wade settles suit against CUB

    The former CEO of Citizen Union Bank has settled his lawsuit against the bank.
    CUB and Billie Wade, who served as president and CEO from 1991 until March 2010, have settled a wrongful termination and defamation suit Wade filed in July 2010.
    A mediator’s report, submitted to Shelby Circuit Court on Feb. 13, contained no details of the settlement, saying merely that, “all claims among the parties have been settled.”

  • BBB fake emails continue to pile up

    Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from the Better Business Bureau. The fake emails started in November, and have changed forms a number of times. Most of them include a virus — if the recipient clicks on a link.
    BBB Louisville was alerted by an Accredited Business Friday about the latest version, which accused the business of illegal activities. The following is the scam email:

    From: Better Business Bureau

    Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 7:08 AM

  • PHOTOS: Commissioner of Aging addresses Chamber
  • PHOTO: Pressed 4 Time offers services in Taylorsville

  • Better Business Bureau warns consumers of October scams

    The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of scams and bad business practices taking place in Kentucky and across the United States. Some of those scams are:
    1. Job seekers, beware of reshipping scams. In this scam, foreign criminals purchase merchandise with a stolen or fake credit card and then hire U.S. citizens to have it shipped to their country. These jobs are posted on online job sites and in newspapers.

  • PHOTO: Kettig Medical hosts ribbon cutting

    Kettig Medical Equipment and Supplies, located at 206A Taylorsville Road, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday celebrating its accreditation. Owners John Kettig and Toi Grenzhaelser cut the ribbon with partners Jeff and Yvonne Ross. Bob and Diane Willard of Taylorsville, the store’s first customers, were also present, along with local government and business leaders. Kettig Medical is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 502-354-9400.

  • PHOTO: Settlers Trace Lakeside opens today

    In anticipation of today’s opening, Settlers Trace Lakeside hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. Pictured, front and center, is owner Javan Montgomery. General Manager Debbie Stafford is pictured in the center of the second row, surrounded by employees and local government and business leaders. Settlers Trace Lakeside, 25 Overlook Road, opens today and business hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. The store will close at 8 p.m. during winter months. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, Sept. 10. For more information, call 477-SWIM (7946).

  • PHOTO: Kibble Kart hosts ribbon cutting

    The Kibble Kart hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. Pictured, in the center, are Steve and Melissa Baralt, owners, along with local elected officials and business leaders. The Kibble Kart is primarily a delivery dog and cat food service, but is also open the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the old fire station next to Elk Creek Grocery. For more information, visit www.kibblekart.com or call 502-526-5480.

  • Gettinger named to Berea College dean’s list

    Taylorsville resident Anna Gettinger has been named to the Spring 2011 Berea College dean’s list. A student who earns a grade point average of 3.2 or higher for a minimum course load equivalent to 16 semester hours is named to the list.

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