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Today's News

  • Demand for alternate heat sources outstrips supply

    Some local stores had to close their doors due to power outages during the ice storm; for others, business was booming.

    Rock and Rogers and IGA Express struggled to keep supplies of kerosene for those operating portable heaters. Long lines formed at the pumps as word leaked out about new shipments.

    Smith’s Hardware had a constant influx of customers asking for kerosene heaters and portable generators, said owner Steve Smith.

    “At times, I had to lay the phone off the hook,” Smith said. “If I took one call (Thursday), I took 80.”

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  • Bicentennial plans shift after storm closes park

    The ice storm that hit Kentucky last week has created problems for the Lincoln Bicentennial celebration Feb. 12.

    The event, marking the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth near Hodgenville, was to be held at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and the Boyhood Home at Knob Creek.

    However, both sites have been closed since the limbs started falling Tuesday night.

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  • Christian Brotherhood aids Hodgenville during storm

    The Marrowbone Christian Brotherhood came to the aid of Hodgenville during the recent ice storm that ravaged most of the state. Emanuel Hostetler, a member of the group from Marrowbone, said they are a rapid response team during times of disaster. Hostetler said the group of about 20 men cleared trees from roadways and yards and removed logs jammed under two bridges in the Whitlock Hollow area.

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  • Unemployment office cannot process electronic claims

    Due to weather conditions and power outages, the Elizabethtown (Hardin County) office of employment and training is unable to process electronic unemployment insurance claims at this time.

    Claimants may file initial or reopened unemployment insurance claims through the Call Center at (859) 547-3362 or online at www.kewes.ky.gov/. To file a new extended claim, they must file online.

    To request a check on a regular continued claim, claimants may call the Voice Response Unit at (866) 291-2926 or go online at www.kewes.ky.gov/.

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  • Market analyst addresses local farmers

    Twenty-eight farmers from the Hardin and LaRue County area met with Farm Market Analyst Jason Moss to review and discuss the new farm environment and how producers will need to compete in the 21st century.

    Moss – part of the nationally known Brock Report Team – delivered the message that the U.S. farm economy has undergone profound changes over the last few months with rising commodity prices, roller coaster economics and adjustments in hedging and margins, bringing a whole new set of risks to farming.

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  • Market analyst addresses local farmers

    Twenty-eight farmers from the Hardin and LaRue County area met with Farm Market Analyst Jason Moss to review and discuss the new farm environment and how producers will need to compete in the 21st century.

    Moss – part of the nationally known Brock Report Team – delivered the message that the U.S. farm economy has undergone profound changes over the last few months with rising commodity prices, roller coaster economics and adjustments in hedging and margins, bringing a whole new set of risks to farming.

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  • Market analyst addresses local farmers

    Twenty-eight farmers from the Hardin and LaRue County area met with Farm Market Analyst Jason Moss to review and discuss the new farm environment and how producers will need to compete in the 21st century.

    Moss – part of the nationally known Brock Report Team – delivered the message that the U.S. farm economy has undergone profound changes over the last few months with rising commodity prices, roller coaster economics and adjustments in hedging and margins, bringing a whole new set of risks to farming.

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  • Hodgenville Elementary School’s proficiency report reviewed by board

    Hodgenville Elementary School Principal Penny Cecil recently discussed the school's CATS results and showed HES growth over the last several years during a meeting with the School Board.

    She said two-year growth for the school is at eight points overall, with a slight gain in reading, 29 point gain in mathematics, 5 point gain in science, 38.7 point gain in arts and humanities, 19.4 point gain in practical living and vocational studies, 5 point gain on portfolio, and drops only in two areas – social studies, 3.9 points, and on-demand, 3 points.

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  • Telephone scams hit area

    A pair of telephone scams that appear to target the elderly are being investigated by the LaRue County Sheriff’s Office.

    The sheriff’s office received a complaint from the daughter of an elderly woman who resides in a nursing home last week, according to Deputy Russell McCoy.

    A person claiming to be associated with a lending agency requested checking account information for the mother. The caller knew a small amount of personal information already. The originating number was either blocked or showed “unknown” on the daughter’s caller ID.

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  • Main Street director bids farewell

    As many of you already know I have resigned my position as Hodgenville Main Street manager effective Jan. 15.

    Although this decision has been difficult for me I am comforted by the friendships I have made and the wonderful work we have accomplished. The Main Street organization has become like a family to me and I will dearly miss each of them.

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