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West Kentucky Mines Awarded for Safety and Reclamation Efforts

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Local mining operations are being recognized for their reclamation and safety practices by the state and the Kentucky Coal Association.  

The KCA and the Department for Natural Resources jointly presented awards to mines in the Madisonville District.  

DNR Commissioner Steve Hohmann and KCA President Bill Bissett presented the award for Excellence in Reclamation in the Madisonville Regional Area to Armstrong Coal Company Inc.

An award for land reclamation efforts went to Armstrong Coal Company in Ohio county which noted a 1,218-acre surface coal mine the company reclaimed for cropland, forests and pastures.  

Armstrong and the River View Coal Company in Union County also received awards for exceptional safety records.  

Rob Canning is a native of Murray, KY, a 2015 TV Production grad of Murray State. At MSU, he served as team captain of the Murray State Rowing Club. Rob's goal is to become a screenwriter, film director or producer and looks to the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for inspiration. He appreciates good music, mainly favoring British rock n' roll, and approves of anything with Jack White's name on it. When not studying, rowing or writing, Rob enjoys spending his free time with a book or guitar.
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