Today's News

Hiring a new farm employee can often be a difficult decision. Once that decision has been made and a new employee has reported for work, there are several pieces of paperwork which need to be completed. This applies to all employees whether hired on a temporary or permanent basis, and whether part-time or full-time. The completion of these forms is required by law and is meant to protect both the employee and the employer and farmers should be aware of them.

The Lincoln Area Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Foundation annual Jakes Day will be 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27 at Tom Mattingly’s farm at 446 Ramsey Road, Sonora.

This event is for children of all ages. There will be archery, fishing, target practice, safety program and 4-wheel demonstration.  Dr. Paul Gerard will speak about his reptiles. Life Net helicopter may make an appearance.

Lunch is provided for all who attend. A parent or guardian must accompany their children to this event.

Cancer survivors and their friends and family will gather Sunday, June 28, at My Old Kentucky Home State Park to celebrate life. A special photo exhibit, “Faces of Cancer,” featuring local survivors, will be unveiled.

All cancer survivors in the Lincoln Trail District will be recognized at the free “Hope Soars ... Celebrating Life” event, 2-4 p.m.

A local church is responding to the tough economic times by hosting a free oil change and car wash for single mothers Saturday.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers from Harvestland Community Church on Lincoln Parkway will service vehicles for anyone who needs assistance. Inside the church, they’ll provide brunch and childcare while the car is being worked on.