Today's News

The 4-H Speech and Demonstration contests will be held 6:30 p.m. April 27 at the Extension Service office.

Both contests provide participants with the opportunity to develop their communication skills. Participants must register by calling 358-3401.

4-Hers may participate in both the speech and demonstration categories, if they wish.

Speech contest rules

The LaRue County Environmental Education Center on Leafdale Road and the forest walking trails continue to be closed to visitors while ice storm cleanup is ongoing.

According to Bob Sims, community development director, extensive boundary fence repairs have been completed for cattle exclusion of neighboring cattle.

Sims said he was “very disturbed to find several cuts to the five-strand barb wire fence and four-wheeler tracks were detected while repairs took place ….”

A raccoon that was feared to have rabies tested negative for the disease, according to a spokesperson at the LaRue County Health Department.

A Hodgenville man began rabies shots last week after he was bitten by the animal. He was keeping the raccoon in his apartment, according to police. The raccoon was found dead in its cage after being quarantined last week. Its head was sent to a Frankfort lab for testing.

Sherry Grimes said preliminary tests received Monday show the animal did not die of rabies.

The 4-H Talent Show was held at the LaRue County High School Auditorium on March 27. 4-H members showcased their talents. The participants were divided into two age divisions: 9-13 year olds and 14-18 year olds.