It was the summer of 1976, and the town was crazy about its swimming pool. "It sure pulls at the heartstrings of many people who live in Augusta," said Hopkins. Now it's sink or swim.

AUGUSTA, Ky. -- After 42 years of wear and tear, Bracken County's only public pool needs about $200,000 in repairs to bring it up to code and serve as a cool escape for the Augusta community. The ...