Government

 LaRue County Fiscal Court, meeting at the courthouse in Hodgenville Jan. 10, approved the sheriff’s and county clerk’s 2012 budgets.

County Judge-executive Tommy Turner said both budgets are very similar to the previous year.

“One key item in the sheriff’s budget is that we want to be sure to maintain enough money to offset hazardous duty retirement costs,” Turner told magistrates. “The sheriff’s department is the only one that receives hazardous duty retirement.”

 A pair of buildings that once held a restaurant in downtown Hodgenville will be sold at the LaRue County Courthouse door on Feb. 2.

The historic buildings, formerly Mama Sond’s and later Abe’s Country Cooking, will be sold at a master commissioner’s sale beginning at 10 a.m.

The property was owned by Hodgenville Main Street Renaissance Inc. until about a year ago when the organization was dissolved by the City of Hodgenville.

The Kentucky Housing Corporation, the state housing finance agency, is offering the lowest rates in its 40-year history. 

“With rates this low and down payment and closing costs assistance, Kentuckians who thought they would not be able to own a home now have an opportunity,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “I encourage potential homeowners to contact KHC to learn more about this unique financing opportunity. These low rates will not last.” 

 Pat Helm, director of emergency medical services, tendered his resignation to LaRue Fiscal Court last week with an effective date of Dec. 31.