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Today's News

  • Fort Knox Credit Union breaks ground in Meade County

    Fort Knox Federal Credit Union broke ground for a new office in Meade County Sept. 25.

    The announcement for the new facility came just weeks after the credit union held a ground-breaking ceremony in Hodgenville.

    The Brandenburg office has been in existence five years. It will be replaced by a free-standing building.

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  • Bardstown wins in flu-forced forfeit

    Landmark News Service

    Bardstown High School's  football team got a second, unexpected bye week Friday — and a win — in the wake of Wednesday’s cancellation of school and all other activities in the Harrison County School System.

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  • Poteets go Russian in classic motorcycle

    Doug and Sandy Poteet of Hodgenville have been turning a lot of eyes this summer as they drive through the streets of town and nearby countryside.

    Actually, they’re not causing the double takes so much as the vehicle they’re riding – an olive drab Russian military motorcycle complete with side car and red stars.

    “It’s a DNEPR (pronounced D-KNEE-PRO) Model MT 16, produced in Kiev, Ukraine, the same model used in the Indiana Jones movie with Sean Connery as his father,” said Poteet, who lives on Eugenia Avenue in Hutcherson Heights.

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  • 3-on-3 basketball tournament set for Sunday

    The LaRue County High School girls’ basketball team is hosting a 3-on-3 indoor basketball tournament beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.

    The event features divisions for men and women of all ages. Games will be held in the high school and middle school gyms.

    Cost is $50 per team with four on a team. Prizes will be awarded.

    For more information, call James “Boo” Brewer at 735-5994, David Brown at 734-2949 or Travis Wooten at 734-1475.

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  • LCMS ladies dominate tournament

    Aggressiveness and a strong mentality were top priority for the LaRue County Middle School Lady Hawks Saturday as they hosted a tournament. This tournament included all the teams that will compete in the district tournament at the end of the season. Teams that participated were Hart, Green, Caverna and LaRue. Both the seventh and eighth grade Lady Hawks won the tournament.

    7th Grade

    The seventh-grade ladies started the tournament when they took on Hart County. LaRue won the tip off and immediately took the lead when Taylor Burd put up a three-point shot.

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  • Soup’s on for winter squash

    Winter squash, which includes acorn squash, butternut squash, pumpkin and other varieties, is low in fat and sodium. It is an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber. Store winter squash and pumpkins in a cool, dry place and use within one month.

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  • Musical drama comes to Hodgenville Oct. 3

    The play “Ain’t No Massa Ova Me” will be performed 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Hodgenville Civic Center, 200 S. Lincoln Blvd. Tickets are $10.

    The musical drama revolves around two sisters who suffered many hardships but fought to escape slavery in war torn Kentucky – and the impact of Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation.

    Call 502-409-1716 for more information.

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  • No candy toss at parade

    This weekend, Oct. 3-4, LaRue County once again has an opportunity to showcase our community and hopefully the streets will be full of people, our own, returning guests and visitors. Of vital concern is the safety of each one.

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  • Lincoln Days festival schedule

    Festival schedule of events

    SATURDAY, OCT. 3

    7-9:30 a.m. – Hodgenville Woman’s Club Breakfast

    8 a.m. – Flag raising on Lincoln Square

    8:30 a.m. – Opening ceremonies

    9 a.m. – Vendor booths open, Lincoln Oratory Contest, live music and Tractor Show

    9:30 a.m. – Railsplitter Run 5K Run/1 mile walk

    10 a.m. – Hardin County Fair Squares, Quilt Show

    10:30 a.m. – Lincoln Look-A-Like Contest, Pioneer Games, Art Show

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  • Lincoln Days festival wraps up Sunday

    SUNDAY, OCT. 4

    8 a.m. – Flag raising

    8:15 a.m. – Music from Eddie Black, Doug Gary and Jim Walters

    9 a.m. – Non-denominational church service, car show

    10 a.m. – Vendors open, art show, music from Mark DeWitt and Kim Webber

    11 a.m. – Heartland Brass

    Noon – Prime Time Band

    1 p.m. – Junell Street Band

    2 p.m. – Jordan Coppage and the Rock-A-Billy Band

    Entertainment order of appearance Sunday

    Eddie Black

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