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Manning the booth for Salem Speedway was Glen Luckett, promoter, and the announcer at the speedway, Will Greenwell.Salem Speedway was represented at the “Bluegrass WORLD OF WHEELS” custom car show. It was held at the Kentucky Expo Center on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20 & 22.

Luckett mention improvements at the speedway still ongoing. These improvements include lighting, speakers and electric hookups on VIP camp sites.

Both men spoke of the return of Sprint cars to the track and the return of the Joe James/ Pat O’Connor Memorial race.

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Latest Washington County Mugshots

The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement agencies.
Those listed, in most cases, are just facing charges at this point and are considered innocent of those charges unless
and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges may be dropped or lessened.

The most recent mugshots are posted every day, Mondays through Fridays.
Mondays’ postings will include arrests that occurred over the weekend.  
Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies and are public records.

 

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