Fire chief resigning after 17 months on job

FLORENCE - Fire Chief Jim McMillen is resigning Friday to return to his family in southwestern Tennessee.

McMillen was assistant fire chief in Bartlett, Tenn., before taking the job in Florence in March 2003. He said he decided to resign, in part, because his family wasn't able to move from Tennessee as planned.

"Maintaining two households was just getting too complicated," he said.

McMillen oversaw the update of equipment during the 17 months he was at Florence. A new fire truck and two new ambulances are to be delivered before year-end.

Kenton Co. offers citizen police academy

The fifth Kenton County Regional Citizens Police Academy will begin Sept. 7.

The course is open to all citizens of Kenton County over age 18 but is limited to 13 students. The class will meet 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 23 at police departments in the county.

Call your local police department or the Kenton County Sheriff's office at (859) 392-1800.

Campbell Co. Dems have own Web site

NEWPORT - The Campbell County Democratic Executive Committee has a new Internet Web site, www.campbelldems.com.

The site was developed by Jeff Ballard, a committee member and candidate for Newport City Commission. It includes event information, photos and links to Democratic candidates and organizations.

"We hope to add pages for the Young Democrats and any others who support Democratic candidates," party Chairman Ken Mullikin said.