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Friday, April 9, 2010
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· Mercury reaches unhealthy levels in Ohio River fish
· Climate change brings poison ivy,deer ticks to region
· Combatting the rise of child abuse in Kentucky
· Open letter to President Obama on nuclear security
· The Hurt Locker at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah
· Southern Watercolor Society exhibits in Madisonville
· Jacob Waid: Paducah's stellar teenage opera singer
· Local Habitat for Humanity branch makes 12th home
· Kentucky professor translates ancient board game
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Higher mercury levels in Ohio River fish
Micah Schweizer
A recent survey of recreation on the Ohio River shows fishing is a popular activity. But the latest tests show more mercury in fish than before, which can affect human health. This comes at the same time some power plants are saying they’re having trouble meeting water contamination standards.
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Deer ticks, an itchy new friend in the area |
Climate change brings ticks to region
Chris Taylor
A National Wildlife Federation report finds climate change will impact two notoriously unpopular species found in the Four Rivers Region. Both poison ivy and deer ticks can leave you itching for relief, but for some the reaction can be much more serious.
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Abuse may prevent children from forming meaningful adult relationships. |
Combatting rise in Kentucky child abuse
Angela Hatton
Between 2001 and 2007, the number of child abuse reports in Kentucky increased by 69%. During Child Abuse Prevention Month, groups work to raise awareness about the importance of reporting and preventing these cases. Lois Smith is the interim Executive Director at Child Watch Advocacy Center in Paducah. She speaks to Angela Hatton about raising awareness.
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Jacob Waid travels to Utah this summer to train with opera legend Dolora Zajick |
Paducah's stellar teenage opera singer
Rebecca Feldhaus
Paducah Tilghman High School Senior Jacob Waid just won a scholarship, but it wasn’t academic or athletic. In the fall, Waid will attend University of Kentucky’s music program to focus on opera. He also gets to study voice in Vienna Austria next summer. Rebecca Feldhaus sat down with the young singer to discuss his aspirations for operatic success.
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 Go originated in China over 2,500 years ago |
Kentucky professor translates ancient game
Charles Compton
Food, water and shelter are basics, but in order for that city to live a long, vibrant life, cultural opportunities are a must. But, the balance between increasing population and the cultural and social activities available to residents is a fragile one. In the last of a three part series, Rebecca Feldhaus explores Clarksville’s efforts to ensure quality.
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