Today's News

For 65 years, the folks at LaRue County Conservation District have been faithful stewards of LaRue County’s land, helping conserve and improve the county’s soil, water and wildlife habitat.

“The problems here when the district started in the '40s – erosion, water usage – are the same ones that exist today, though not as obvious,” said Michael Zahrndt, district technician, whose office is in the same North Lincoln Boulevard building as Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, the agency that sponsored the district in its formation in 1943.

The folks at Hodgenville Main Street are cooking up some plans to brighten your summer. Plans are incomplete, with final information to be announced later, but here’s a look at the possibilities:

The same wind that blew in your back on your way to hell, will blow in your face on your way to heaven. After the initial well-being, saved and accepted in the family of Christ, you find yourself assailed by thoughts and forces you thought were no longer part of your life.

This year Commonwealth Cleanup Week is March 22-28. LaRue County's annual spring cleanup days are set for noon-4 p.m. March 27 and 8 a.m.-noon March 28 at the LaRue County Maintenance Barn across from LaRue County Middle School.

Bulky furniture, appliances, vehicle and equipment batteries (rechargeable), scrap metal, computer equipment and vehicle tires will be accepted for a nominal fee. Things will go quickly, so don’t be afraid of long lines. We will move you in and out quickly, especially if you load your truck or trailer with all like items together.