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Is the county dying?

The U.S. Census issued a report last week showing births and deaths in all U.S. counties from the end of June 2011 to July 1, 2012. There were more deaths than births in 36 percent of the nation's 3,100-plus counties.

In rural counties, the percentage of places with more deaths than births was even higher. Nearly half (46 percent) had more deaths than births. A number of news reports, according to The Rural Blog, carried headlines saying that these counties were “dying.”

By now you may have noticed the American Byways signs placed along route Highway U.S. 31-E through our community. These signs designate the Lincoln Heritage National Scenic Highway, a 72-mile stretch of U.S. 31-E and U.S. 150.  
The nationally recognized roadway travels through six communities as it winds its way through the knobs of Kentucky. The corridor passes through Hodgenville, New Haven, Bardstown, Springfield, Perryville and Danville.

The 4-H Teen Leadership Academy held graduation May 16 at the LaRue County Extension Office. LaRue County graduates, Delaina White, Darian White, Kristina Durbin and Michaela Rock, are pictured with 4-H Agent, Misty Wilmoth.
 

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is usually caused by normal wear and tear, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. Other types of arthritis can be caused by uric acid crystals, infections or even an underlying disease, such as psoriasis or lupus.