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Post by Max Highbaugh on Jan 28, 2007 15:55:57 GMT -5
It has been reported in today's News-Enterprise that the late WIEL news director Ron Boone is to be inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in April. Ron, as most of you know, passed away from a heart attack while shoveling snow for a Sunday School Super Bowl party Feb. 1, 2004. Ron spent 31 years in Hardin County not only reporting news for WIEL, but for WKMO, WSAC, WRZI, and WASE, as well. Ron has received numerous awards, many received posthumously, during his career.
Many thanks to the News-Enterprise's Erica Walsh for reporting on this upcoming event honoring Elizabethtown's beloved news leader.
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Post by Max Highbaugh on Feb 20, 2007 21:35:38 GMT -5
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Post by Max Highbaugh on Apr 11, 2007 14:24:09 GMT -5
Ron Boone was honored yesterday in Lexington as he was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, I missed it, as I did not know when in April it would be. I didn't know until Judy (Boone) called me last night and told me what a thrill it was to accept the award on his behalf and to see former colleagues on hand for the ceremony. She also conveyed her appreciation for this website and the memories the images stir. She plans on sharing some photos and thoughts in the future.
Just wish I could have been there...
Thanks, Judy
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Post by Max Highbaugh on May 3, 2007 20:08:07 GMT -5
In looking over the program, Ron is indeed in good company...he has joined the ranks with such notables as:
Barney Arnold
Barry Bingham, Sr.
Livingston Gilbert
Henry Watterson
Cawood Ledford
Milton Metz
Barry Bingham, Jr.
Diane Sawyer
Mary C. Bingham
Ken Rowland
Fred Wiche
Dave Nakdimen
Billy Reed
Mike Barry
Oscar Combs
Mary Jeffries
Nick Clooney
Glen Bastin
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