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The Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek was the top vote-getter in a historic preservation contest sponsored by Hampton Inn.

The Save-A-Landmark contest drew more than 45,000 online votes in an 18-day period in November and featured historic sites in nine states. The winner was announced Monday.

The other Kentucky projects under consideration were the Belle of Louisville and the Louisville Water Tower.

Winter weather arrived early Monday evening with freezing rain accumulating across the area. A winter weather warning was issued by the National Weather Service for most of Kentucky after a day of declining temperatures.

The potentially hazardous wintry conditions continue today. The wintry mix of precipitation will continue for much of the morning and temperatures are not expected to cross the freezing mark until Tuesday.

Ann Morrison and Santa’s Helpers are collecting toys for children for Christmas. Pick up a tag from the tree at the Chamber of Commerce or Abe’s Country Cooking and buy a toy.

Return the toy to the location you picked up your tag or you may purchase a toy at the Dollar General Store and use the drop box there.

For pick up, call 234-3313.

In his life before Congress, Ron Lewis served as minister of a Baptist congregation in LaRue County.

He returned to Hodgenville to be honored Friday for more than 14 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. The ceremony at the Lincoln Museum focused on his efforts on behalf of the community, the museum's development and local tourism.

"We're going to miss you and in particular your knowledge of the economic impact tourism has," said Iris LaRue, museum director.

Judge-Executive Tommy Turner praised Lewis' responsiveness.