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      Date Posted                    Title

• September 5, 2008:  Art Classes in Parks Department; new Art Instructors 

• August 29, 2008:  Labor Day Schedule for City of Paducah (City Hall is closed on September 1.  Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. at 2nd and Broadway) 

• August 28, 2008:   Alpha Project:  Classes Start September 8 to help Entrepreneurs 

• August 28, 2008:  Fill-the-Boot Campaign by Paducah Fire Department and IAFF Local 168 to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Assocation 

• August 27, 2008:  Additional Information on Paducah Housing Services Open House on August 28 at 1955 Harrison  

• August 27, 2008:  Temporary Closure of Compost Facility on North 8th Street 

• August 21, 2008:  Governor Beshear Presents $500,000 Check for Greenway Trail (Released by Kentucky Department of Highways) 

• August 20, 2008:  Blackburn Park Spraypark closed until further notice due to mechanical problems.  

• August 20, 2008:  Paducah Housing Services Open House on August 28 for First Remodeled Home at 1955 Harrison (released by Paducah Housing Services)

• August 12, 2008:  Milling and Paving on Downtown I-24 Business Loop/US 60, Curbside Parking Ban Between Fountain Avenue and North 8th Street for week of August 18 (released from KY Dept of Highways)  NOTE:  work postponed until September

• August 11, 2008:   Rock Your Heart Out event for September 6 at Paducah Riverfront Wilson Stage         Click Flyer for more information

• August 8, 2008:  Bikes on Broadway for August 10, 2008 (released from BikeWorld) 

• July 31, 2008:  Housing Authority of Paducah Moves Forward on Anderson Court Project, Architects Open Office On-Site 

• July 30, 2008:  Convention & Visitors Bureau Added as Wireless Hotspot Location 

• July 30, 2008:  Skatepark Closes on July 30 due to Graffiti  (Will reopen at 1:00 p.m.)

• July 29, 2008:  Final Movies in the Park Event Scheduled for July 31 at Noble Park 

• July 29, 2008:  Walk the Greenway Trail with the Mayor and Commissioners.  First event scheduled for August 9. 

• July 28, 2008:  Reception for Police Chief Randy Bratton, 3:30-5:00 p.m. on July 31 at City Hall.  Public is invited 

• July 23, 2008:  Paducah School of Art Open House for August 9 

• July 23, 2008:  Chief Randy Bratton's Resignation Statement 

• July 23, 2008:  New Noble Park Restrooms Near Skatepark Ready for the Public's Use 

• July 22, 2008:  Police Chief Randy Bratton's Statement After FOP Vote 

• July 16, 2008:   Draft of a Proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance.  If you have a comment or suggestion, email Planning Director, Steve Ervin, or call the Planning Department at 444-8690. 

• July 16, 2008:   Chief Randy Bratton's Statement to the Media about Police Department's Internal Conflict     Letter Signed by Assistant Chiefs and Captains to City Manager

• July 14, 2008:   8th of August Emancipation Celebration Events Schedule;   Annual Letter from W.C. Young Board President, Robert Coleman;   Youth Activities Schedule;   W.C. Young Registration Form;  Vendor Information;  Vendor Registration Form 

• July 14, 2008:   Duke and Duchess Awards for Lifeguards who saved boy at Noble Park Pool 

• July 14, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner Program for 7-19-08 (released by Paducah Mainstreet) 

• July 9, 2008:   Investigation Complete on Noble Park Pool Near Drowning 

• July 8, 2008:   Executive Inn One Step Closer to Securing Franchise 

• July 7, 2008:   Housing Authority Of Paducah Receives Rating of 97 out of 100 from HUD 

• July 2, 2008:   April 2008 Crime Statistics and Comparisons from Paducah Police Department 

• July 2, 2008:   July 4th Activities in Downtown Paducah 

• June 30, 2008:   Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Greenway Trail on July 1 

• June 30, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner Program for July 5 (released by Paducah Mainstreet) 

• June 27, 2008:   2009 AQS Quilt Show and Contest Will Be in Paducah  

• June 25, 2008:  Bubble Q Fundraiser for June 27 at Arcade Theater 

• June 25, 2008:  Movies in the Park, At Dusk on Thursdays at Noble Park 

• June 23, 2008:  Schedule for 8th of August Heritage Festival (August 7-9, 2008) 

• June 23, 2008:  July 4th Holiday Schedule for Yard Waste and Trash Collection.  City Hall and Compost Facility will be closed on July 4. 

• June 23, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner for June 28 (released by Paducah Mainstreet)  Note:  Psalm 98:4 will not be performing.  A magician, Sam Cremeens, has been added to the entertainment schedule. 

• June 19, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner for June 21 (released by Paducah Mainstreet) 

• June 17, 2008:   Fundraiser for accessible playground at Noble Park      Chicken Lunch Flyer     Playground Information

• June 17, 2008:   New Noble Park Restroom Facility Near Skatepark

• June 16, 2008:   Tourist for a Day in Downtown Paducah on June 21 (released from Paducah Mainstreet)   

• June 11, 2008:  New Solid Waste Collection Fees Approved by Commission June 10, 2008 

• June 11, 2008:   NewsChannel 6's What's It Worth to be Held at Downtown Farmers' Market on June 25 (released from Paducah Mainstreet) 

• June 9, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner Program for June 14 (released from Paducah Mainstreet) 

• June 6, 2008:   Buzz the Red, White, and Blue event to benefit Dream Factory on June 7 

• June 5, 2008:   Paducah Main Street Bubble Q Fundraiser set for June 27 at 7:30 p.m. 

• June 5, 2008:   Human Rights Commission An Evening of Performance on Government Channel 11 

• June 4, 2008:   Social Studies Teachers Visit Oak Grove Cemetery 

• June 2, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner Program for June 7, 2008 (released from Paducah Mainstreet)

• May 30, 2008:   Temporary Closure of Compost Facility

• May 28, 2008:   Human Rights Commission, An Evening of Performance, Starts at 7:00 p.m. May 30 at the Carson Center.  Free Admission. 

• May 27, 2008:   Movies in the Park at Noble Park Amphitheatre 

• May 27, 2008:   Noble Park Fish Out Fishing Tournament for June 7 

• May 27, 2008:   Downtown After Dinner Program for May 31, 2008 (released from Paducah Mainstreet) 

• May 23, 2008:   Scanned Copy of New York Times Style Magazine article about LowerTown from May 2008 

• May 23, 2008:   Schedule for LowerTown Art and Music Festival

• May 23, 2008:   Housing Authority of Paducah Receives HUD Grant for Improvements to Anderson Court 

• May 23, 2008:   Paducah Parks Services Aquatic Facilities Opening Dates and Times (Noble Park Pool and Blackburn Spraypark) 

• May 22, 2008:   Housing Authority Of Paducah Receives High Performing Agency Rating from HUD 

• May 21, 2008:   Commission Decisions for Fiscal Year 2008-2008 City Budget 

• May 20, 2008:   Teenager Drowns in Ohio River 

• May 19, 2008:   March 2008 Crime Statistics Compiled by Police Department    

• May 19, 2008:   Oak Grove Cemetery Burial Records and a Map now on City's Website 

• May 19, 2008:   Entertainment for May 24, 2008 Downtown After Dinner (Released by Paducah Main Street)    Note:  Noahzark and Psalms 98:4 are unable to attend.

• May 19, 2008:   Quilt Museum Receives National Designation 

• May 16, 2008:   Entertainment Scheduled for the Human Rights Commission An Evening of Performance for May 30 at the Carson Center

• May 15, 2008:   Quality of Life, Public Works, Landscaping the City on Government Channel 11 

• May 15, 2008:   Noble Park Fish Out, Fishing Tournament for ages 5-12 on June 7 

• May 15, 2008:  Ohio Valley Baseball/Softball Clinic at Brooks Stadium on May 20        Flyer with Information

• May 13, 2008:   LowerTown Art and Music Festival Details     Road Closure Information During Festival    City Ordinance:  at festivals dogs must be muzzled and on a leash no longer than three feet.

• May 13, 2008:   Paducah Mainstreet Announces Downtown After Dinner Program Kickoff for May 17 

• May 6, 2008:   LowerTown Band Brawl for May 10        Pictures of Bands:  The American Freedom Machine     NoaZark    Please Standby    Special D    The Union Suit   Edging Kelli

• May 5, 2008:   Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service for May 12 Sponsored by Jackson Purchase F.O.P. Lodge 

• April 29, 2008:   City of Paducah Website Gets a Facelift 

• April 25, 2008:   LowerTown Home Tour for April 25-26 

• April 23, 2008:   February 2008 Crime Statistics Compiled by Police Department 

• April 18, 2008:   Reception April 27 for McCracken County Community Career Endowment Scholarship Recipients 

• April 16, 2008:   ArborFest Activities for April 19 

• April 12, 2008:  Paducah Featured in Wall Street Journal

• April 11, 2008:   Rotary Club Quilt Show Information 

• April 11, 2008:  2008 Dogwood Trail Information Released by Convention and Tourism Bureau           Dogwood Trail Map

• April 7, 2008:  City of Paducah/McCracken County Free Trash Collection Day (Dump Day) 

• April 4, 2008:  Proposed Soccer Complex:  Powerpoint Presentation by Consultant, Florence and Hutcheson

• April 2, 2008:  Financial Summary of Investment Fund for Quarter Ending December 31, 2007

• April 2, 2008:  Human Rights Commission Fair Housing Luncheon for April 17, 2008                  Luncheon Registration Form

• April 2, 2008:  Financial Summary of Investment Fund for Quarter Ending December 31, 2007 

• April 2, 2008:  Skatepark Repairs for April 7-9 

• April 1, 2008:  Screen on the Green:  Watch a movie under the stars April 5 in LowerTown 

• April 1, 2008:  Boxing is Back at Paducah Parks Services 

• March 27, 2008:   Crime Statistics for December 2007 and January 2008 

• March 26, 2008:  Biggest Tree Contest for Paducah and McCracken County 

• March 26, 2008:  Are you ready for the transition to digital TV? 

• March 20, 2008:  Walking Club Information 

• March 20, 2008:  LowerTown Band Brawl Flyer 

• March 20, 2008:  LowerTown Band Brawl Application 

• March 20, 2008:  LowerTown Band Brawl News Release 

• March 18, 2008:  Community Easter Egg Hunt for March 22 

• March 6, 2008:  City Commission Two-Day Goal Setting Meeting 

• March 5, 2008:  Easter Egg Dash Postponed until March 13  

• February 27, 2008:  Firefighting Foam Class and Demonstration

• February 20, 2008:  Compost Facility Temporarily Closed to Non-Paducah Residents

• February 19, 2008:  Paducah Ambassadors' Day for February 20, 2008

• February 14, 2008:  Tips for Citizens Concerning Tree Limb Collection

• February 12, 2008:  Snowflake Splash for February 16, 2008

• February 6, 2008:  Human Rights Commission: An Evening of Performance for May 30, 2008

• February 6, 2008:  Crime Statistics for 2007 in Paducah

• January 28, 2008:  Quality of Life: Fountain Avenue Plus Barnett Resigns as Planning Director

• January 11, 2008:  Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, June 30, 2007

• January 7, 2008:  New Deadline for Hotel and Convention Center Proposals

For News Releases posted before January 2008, contact the Public Information Officer.

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