Today's News

Abraham Lincoln Elementary announced the Lincoln Presidential Cabinet for April. Ashley Lile was recognized as the certified employee and Stacey Cecil was chosen as the classified employee.

Lile, who teaches kindergarten, was nominated for her “go-getter” attitude and infectious laugh. Known for creating a warm and loving student environment,  Lile is very organized and manages her classroom with daily routines and procedures. She is always willing to go above and beyond to help her students, their parents and co-workers.

A Hodgenville teen is recovering at home after being thrown from a horse last week.

Blake Brown, 13, and her mother Sharon Friend were horseback riding on Trumbo Road about noon May 29 when Blake’s horse spooked.

Friend said a tractor hauling a hay conditioner came down the road, frightening the horse.  Blake’s horse didn’t buck, she said, but “kicked out” and caused her to lose her balance. She hit her head on the pavement.

“I saw her convulse,” Friend said.

Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven.

The appearances are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 6, 7, 13 and 14.

Thomas, the beloved and courageous storybook engine, is set to roll into Kentucky Railway Museum for the Day Out With Thomas 2009: The Hero of the Rails Tour, presented by HIT Entertainment, a worldwide leader in children’s entertainment, and sponsored by The LEGO Group.

The South Fork Area Homemakers met May 19 at the LaRue County Extension Office with Mary Lou Owen presiding. 

Treasurer’s report was given by Della Thomas and secretary’s report by Bowen.

Officer election for the upcoming year was conducted. President will be Emogene Gardner; vice-president Billie Shalaya; secretary and treasurer Janice Bowen; inspirational leader Delores Bale; and recreation leaders Norma Jean McDonald and Ann E. Flanders.