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Lexington coroner seeking next of kin for possible Richmond man
Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn is asking for help from Madison County residents in attempting to locate the next of kin for Frank Woodsum, 58, who died Oct. 11 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Woodsum was believed to be a native of Arkansas, but had recently been a resident of Richmond and Waynesburg, a news release from Ginn’s office said.
Anyone with information about Woodsum’s family is asked to call the Fayette County Coroner’s Office at 1-859-455-5700.
Army depot to host commissary sale
The federal Defense Commissary Agency will conduct a commissary case lot sale and PX sale this Friday and Saturday at the Blue Grass Army Depot, depot officials announced Tuesday.
The sale is open to National Guard members, reservists, military retirees and active duty service members with valid military ID cards.
The case lot sale will include Thanksgiving items, turkeys and meats, canned goods, grocery items, cleaning products and other items, while the PX sale will include electronics, toys, household items, cookware and camping items.
Customers must show a military ID card that authorizes commissary privileges in order to shop at the sale, officials said.
The sale will be conducted in Building S-11 at the depot, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted, but debit cards cannot be used. Coupons will be honored.
For details, call 859-779-6421.
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