Logan County Hosts H1N1 Clinic

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Posted: 4:32 PM Nov 5, 2009 Logan County Hosts H1N1 Clinic A handful of Barren River district counties have already helped fight the flu by vaccinating their residents against H1N1. Reporter: Kirk Butts Email Address: kirk.butts@wbko.com

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