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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2000

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Karen, Mattias. Ray Mendel: Land Bought Illegally – Regents
  • Williams, Travis. Titans Fever Sweeps Through City – Super Bowl XXXIV
  • Johnson, Kenesha. Driving Gets Dangerous in Winter – Weather, Snow
  • Gaines, Jim. Board of Regents Approves University Senate
  • Russell, Pepper. Film Minor Could Soon Be Reality – Curriculum
  • Fire Alarms Should Never Be Ignored – Dennis Felton
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Primary Bowl Bill Bradley vs Al Gore
  • Thomas, Osei. What If A Teacher Were Hit? – Parties, Safety
  • Calhan, Brian. Game Show Isn’t Biased – Who Wants to …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2000

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Hall, Rex. Gary Ransdell Set to Keep Vice President – Student Affairs
  • Brown, Abbey. First Sketch for Dorms Complete – South Hall, Housing & Residence Life
  • Mayo, Travis. Western to Honor Former Basketball Great Saturday – Clem Haskins
  • Gaines, Jim. New Faculty Senate Passes by Four Votes
  • Karen, Mattias. Women of Achievement Nominations Sought
  • Former Coach Deserves to Be Remembered – Clem Haskins
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Clem Haskins
  • Shepherd, Justin. Who Wants to Be a White Male Millionaire
  • What Are You Doing on Super Bowl Sunday?
  • Gaines, Jim. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2000

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Ragan, Jason. Police Ignore State Law – Diddle Arena, Fire Alarms, Dennis Felton
  • Walsh, Erica. No Class? Please – Snow, Weather, Winter
  • Karen, Mattias. Western Officials Planning Capital Campaign – Fund Raising,
  • Karen, Mattias. Governor Approves More Money for Colleges – Paul Patton, Budget
  • Gaines, Jim. Fate of University Senate to Be Decided by Faculty
  • Faculty Need to Vote Now or Be Quiet Later – Faculty Senate
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon University Senate
  • Lanter, Charlie. Here’s a Big Steaming Pile of . . . Commentary
  • Do You Feel Safe …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2000

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Ragan, Jason. New Bill Addresses Fire Safety – Michael Minger Act, Murray State University
  • Brown, Abbey. Reliving His Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Gaines, Jim. Faculty to Vote on University Senate Proposal – Academic Council
  • Hall, Rex. Martin Twin Theatre Closes Doors for Good
  • Fewer Programs Means Cuts in Choice, Quality – Curriculum
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Council on Postsecondary Education Chef Cutting Up Programs
  • Whitehouse, Terri. Look Elsewhere for Concerts
  • Murphy, Ben. Greek Village Taxes Students – Fraternities and Sororities
  • Have You Ridden the Internal-Loop Shuttle? – …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2000

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Gaines, Jim. Small Majors Facing Changes, Cuts – Curriculum, Budget
  • Gaines, Jim. Phone Services Slam Hill – Qwest
  • Brown, Abbey. Shuttle Service a Success – Big Red Shuttle, Parking & Traffic Services
  • Ragan, Jason. Backhoe Thief Arrested – Mowhawk Waters aka Willie
  • Ragan, Jason. Western Honors High School Seniors – Scholarships
  • Ragan, Jason. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
  • Brown, Abbey. Winter Renovations – Parking Lots, Streets
  • Bennett, Jacob. Virtual University Popularity Exceeds Expectations – Kentucky Commonwealth Virtual University, KCVU
  • Gaines, Jim. New Virtual Library Offers Greater Access to Research …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2000

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Hall, Rex. Gary Ransdell Thinking About Keeping Vice President – Student Affairs
  • Moore, Brian. Western Considers New Arena – Diddle Arena
  • Brown, Abbey. Out of the Rubble – Tornados, Daviess County
  • Brown, Abbey. University Boulevard Construction Halted
  • Karen, Mattias. WKU to Host PRISM Concert on Jan. 21 – Music
  • Karen, Mattias. Rape Crises Line Needs Volunteers
  • Karen, Mattias. Kentucky Feminists to Read at Banes & Noble
  • Hall, Rex. Internet & E-Mail Service Disrupted – Information Technology
  • Warren, Brandy. Big Name Concert Might Come This Spring – University Concert Committee …


Industrial Resources: Carroll County - Carrollton, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 2000

Industrial Resources: Carroll County - Carrollton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Carroll County

"Resources for Economic Development: Carrollton (Carroll County), Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Carroll County Community Development Corporation, 2000. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Breathitt County - Jackson, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 2000

Industrial Resources: Breathitt County - Jackson, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Breathitt County

"Resources for Economic Development: Jackson, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Breathitt County Industrial Authority, 2000. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Mccreary County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 2000

Industrial Resources: Mccreary County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

McCreary County

"Resources for Economic Development: McCreary County, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the McCreary County Deputy Judge Executive, Whitley City, Kentucky, January 2000. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Wolfe County - Campton, Kentucky Library Research Collections Jan 2000

Industrial Resources: Wolfe County - Campton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Wolfe County

"Resources for Economic Development: Campton, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Wolfe County Government, Campton, Kentucky, January 2000. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources,markets, and climate.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs Dec 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Karen, Mattias. President Gary Ransdell Pushing for Greek Village – Fraternities and Sororities
  • Moore, Brian. Pearce-Ford Tower Fires Deserved Reporting – Housing & Residence Life
  • Brown, Abbey. Schedule Finally Final – Registrar
  • Gaines, Jim. Collegiate Health Service Cans Student Health Services Director – Charles Lott
  • Ragan, Jason. Professor Honored – Charles Smith, Music
  • Moore, Brian. Campus Safety is Moderate
  • Ragan, Jason. Student Selected for Leadership Program – Anna Woodring
  • Ragan, Jason. Program to Improve Water – Technical Assistance Center for Water Quality
  • Ragan, Jason. Book of Western Wisdom Published …


Industrial Resources: Perry County - Hazard, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Perry County - Hazard, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Perry County

"Resources for Economic Development: Hazard, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the City of Hazard, Hazard, Kentucky, December 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Pulaski County, Somerset, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Pulaski County, Somerset, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Pulaski County

"Resources for Economic Development: Somerset, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Somerset/Pulaski County Development Foundation, Somerset, Kentucky, December 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Scott County - Stamping Ground, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Scott County - Stamping Ground, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Scott County

"Resources for Economic Development: Stamping Ground, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the City of Stamping Ground, Stamping Ground, Kentucky, December 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Bracken County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Bracken County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Bracken County

"Resources for Economic Development: Bracken County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, Bracken County, and the City of Brooksville, 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Knott County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Knott County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Knott County

"Resources for Economic Development: Knott County" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the city of Hindman, December 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: labor markets, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets and climate.


Industrial Resources: Grant County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Grant County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Grant County

"Resources for Economic Development: Grant County, Kentucky” prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Grant County Industrial Development Authority, 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Casey County - Liberty, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Casey County - Liberty, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Casey County

"Resources for Economic Development: Liberty – Casey County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, the Economic Development Authority of Liberty/Casey County, 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Boyle County - Danville, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Boyle County - Danville, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Boyle County

"Resources for Economic Development: Danville, Kentucky (Boyle County)" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Boyle County Industrial Foundation, 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Industrial Resources: Bourbon County - Paris, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1999

Industrial Resources: Bourbon County - Paris, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Bourbon County

"Resources For Economic Development: Paris (Bourbon County)" prepared by the Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Division of Research, December 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Moore, Brian. Suspicious Fires Plague Pearce-Ford Tower – Housing & Residence Life
  • Gaines, Jim. Transpark Proposed for City
  • Brown, Abbey. Few Join Protest to Save Vice President Position – Student Affairs, Demonstrations
  • Karen, Mattias. Baker Street Café Closed
  • Ragan, Jason. Kentucky State Police Supports Safety Programs for Holidays
  • Batcheldor, Matt. Stop Treating Us Like Babies – Housing & Residence Life
  • Gaines, Jim. Computer Information Systems Minor in Suspense – Curriculum
  • Banner 2000 Waffling Dumb, Just Dumb – Registrar
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Smoking
  • Bennett, Jacob. The Word Is Out, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Karen, Mattias. New Rules Forcing Program Reviews – Curriculum
  • Brown, Abbey. Students to Protest for Vice President – Student Affairs, Demonstrations
  • Lynch, Caroline. McLean Hall Gets a Makeover
  • Warren, Brandy. Mice Continue Their Stay at Dorm – Bemis Lawrence Hall, Housing & Residence Life
  • Hammock, Michelle. Article Shows How Precious Life Is – W.C. Fowler aka Tra
  • Rexroat, Scott. Brain Cancer Article
  • Murphy, Ben. Commission Listened to Constituents – Bowling Green City Commission
  • Nichter, Kevin. Ordinance Anything But Fair – Fairness Ordinance, Bowling Green City Commission
  • Bedo, Leslie. Professors …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Gaines, Jim. Staff Paying Steep Price for Parking Tags – Parking & Transportation Services
  • Brown, Abbey. Schedule Change Rethought – Registrar
  • Warren, Brandy. Studies Show College-Age Smoking on Rise
  • Batcheldor, Matt. Banner 2000 Presentation
  • Ragan, Jason. County Reinstates Ban on Open Fires – Drought
  • Ragan, Jason. Gary Ransdell Will Speak – Delta Sigma Pi
  • Ragan, Jason. Senior Wins Drawing – Janet Thompson
  • Ragan, Jason. Council on Postsecondary Education Approves Joint Program – Bowling Green Technical College
  • Ragan, Jason. Regents Chair Receives Leadership Award – Cornelius Martin
  • Welcome to Western, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Brown, Abbey. New Class Schedule Begins in Fall – Registrar
  • Brown, Abbey. Student Government Association Plans Protest – Student Affairs, Demonstrations
  • Karen, Mattias. Thompson Science Complex Funding Falters
  • Moore, Brian. Campus Police Get New Chief – Robert Deane, WKU Police
  • Macky, Crystal. Concert Tonight – Gumbo, Grits & Gravy
  • Moore, Brian. WKU Police Investigate Peeper
  • Moore, Brian. Backhoe Stolen
  • Bowling Green City Commission Holds On to Small-Town Stereotypes – Fairness Legislation, Gays, Lesbians
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Bowling Green Walking Into Dark Ages – Fairness Legislation, Gays, Lesbians
  • Black, …


Ua12/2/1 Fountain Of Youth, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 Fountain Of Youth, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

  • Mayo, Travis. Hilltoppers Take the Court This Year with Eight Youngsters
  • Clark, Ryan. Hilltoppers Predicted to Finish Fourth in Sun Belt Conference
  • Mayo, Travis. Western Hopeful After Last Season’s Success
  • Sisco, Scott. An Invitation to Dennis Felton
  • Meet the Hilltoppers – Team Roster
  • Williams, Travis. Big Men Could Be Answer to Toppers Low-Post Problems
  • Mayo, Travis. Questions Loom as Toppers Begin Season
  • Mayo, Travis. Cincinnati Leading Men’s Top 25
  • Yeo, Chris. Managers Key to Team’s Success



Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Lynch, Caroline. Fairness Proposal on the Ropes – Bowling Green City Commission, Gays, Lesbians
  • Lynch, Caroline. No Pill for Parking Pain – Parking & Traffic Services
  • Lynch, Caroline. Parking Committee Not Popular
  • Mayo, Travis. Life & Death – W.C. Fowler aka Tra, Obituaries
  • Moore, Brian. Crime Prevention Comes to Western – WKU Police
  • Warren, Brandy. Historian Expects Ideological Turnabout – Marion Lucas, Politics
  • Students Losing Their Voice in the Interest of Down-Sizing – Student Affairs
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Student Affairs Robot
  • Bennett, Jacob. The Freshman 15 Looms Large …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 19 [20], Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 19 [20], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Karen, Mattias. Gary Ransdell Plans to Eliminate Vice President Position – Student Affairs
  • Brown, Abbey. Student Government Association Members Oppose Move – Student Affairs
  • Brewer, Jerry. Breaking Down Jaime Walz – Basketball
  • Ragan, Jason. Business Job Fair
  • Ragan, Jason. Intern from Western Extra in NBC Show – Charlie Lanter
  • Karen, Mattias. Dero Downing to Be Speaker at Lancaster Lecture Friday
  • Ragan, Jason. Low Voter Turnout Plagues Polls Across Kentucky – Elections
  • Warren, Brandy. American Civil Liberties Union Speaker Encourages Students to Fight for Their Rights – Jeff Vessels, ACLU …


Ua12/2/1 The Little Team That Could, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 The Little Team That Could, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

  • Brewer, Jerry. This Year’s Team Is Ready to Prove the Doubters Wrong – Basketball
  • Clark, Ryan. Sun Belt Conference Should Have Another Predictable Year
  • Brewer, Jerry. Lady Tops Have Remedy for Doubters – Winning
  • Brewer, Jerry. Volunteers, University of Connecticut Lead College Heights Herald Top 25
  • 1999-2000 Lady Topper Roster
  • Brewer, Jerry. Meet the Lady Toppers
  • Mayo, Travis. Trying to Uncover These Lady Tops Could Be Tough
  • Yeo, Chris. Post Players Crucial to Lady Toppers’ Success
  • Knox, Malcolm. Walk-Ons Contribute Depth to Roster
  • Brewer, Jerry. Questions Loom As Lady Tops Begin Season



Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1999

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Mayo, Travis. Chris Marcus New Guy in World of Hoops – Basketball
  • Gaines, Jim. Governor Burns Midnight Oil – Paul Patton, Elections
  • Moore, Brian. Police Have No Suspect in Murder Near Campus – Kevin Ragland
  • Walsh, Erica. Author to Speak on New Fatherhood – Allan Johnson
  • Gaines, Jim. Candidate Wants Mayberry Image – Robert Deane, WKU Police
  • Bennett, Jacob. Chief Prospect Favors Prevention Program – Mari Harris, WKU Police
  • Big Show Could Come to Western – Concerts, University Center Board
  • Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon WKU Turning Dave Matthews Band …


Industrial Resources: Lyon County, Kentucky Library Research Collections Nov 1999

Industrial Resources: Lyon County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Lyon County

"Resources for Economic Development: Lyon County, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division or Research in cooperation with the Lyon County Chamber of Commerce, Eddyville, Kentucky, November, 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.