Community News

Linda Ireland, editor of The LaRue County Herald News, was honored by her peers in the 2009 LCNI editorial contest.

In the weekly category for newspapers, Ireland placed second in Best Photo Page Layout for her work during 2009 Lincoln Days, Relay for Life and the ice storm.

The contest was judged by journalists from the Greensboro News & Record.

Residents may notice some changes upon paying a visit to the Hodgenville Post Office.

The Post Office has altered its collection and sorting processes. Now, all mail – local and out of town – that comes into the post office will be sent to Louisville and sorted. The local mail will be sent back to LaRue County for delivery.

The post office’s mail boxes will no longer be marked “local” or “out of town.” All boxes are now marked “mixed.”

Based on your financial personality, there is at least one budget that should work for you. However, some budgeters are likely to retire with enough money, while others are likely to always have to deal with financial emergencies. Continuing from last week, here is another budget personality.

The South Fork Area Homemakers met June 15 at Sunrise Manor Day Care. The club provided a luncheon for the staff and members of Adult Day Care as well as some of the residents from Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. Bingo games were played with the residents after the luncheon with “quarters” being the prizes given as well as some Mardi-Gras beads.”

The meeting was called to order by President Emogene Gardner following the activities. Roll call was answered by “Naming the most unusual thing you recall happening at a wedding you attended”.