Slone Faces Charges in State Garage Thefts

A month and a half long investigation into recent thefts from the State Highway Garage led to the arrest of Joseph Slone Monday.

Slone, 27, of Manchester, was charged with two counts of third degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking, says Sheriff Kevin Johnson.

Early in October, Kentucky State Police received a report that various items had been stolen from the State Highway Garage. More than a week ago, the State Highway Department reported even more tools missing, says Sheriff Johnson.

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Walgreens Says They’re Not Looking

Short Says He’s Not Selling

A spokesperson with Walgreen’s said they were not looking at bringing a Walgreen’s to Manchester Tuesday.

“We have nothing slated for that area at this time,” said Robert Elfinger, the Media Relations person with Walgreens.

Sources had indicated that Walgreens was interested in buying property here, but Walgreens denies their interest in the area.

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Stivers Working on Legislation to Regulate “Pill Mills”

As highlighted in Sunday’s Herald-Leader, Senate Majority Leader Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) is working in a bipartisan way with officials from the Executive Branch as well as other fellow senators and representatives to develop legislation to regulate the licensing of pain-management clinics.

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