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Today's News

  • Merrill Kurtz IV accepts position with Ovesen Heights

    Merrill Kurtz IV is the new associate pastor for children and family ministries at Ovesen Heights Baptist Church.

    He is a graduate of Boyce Bible School and is attending Southern Seminary in Louisville.

    His responsibilities include developing programs to minister to children and families as well as fill the pulpit as needed.

    He and his wife, Lora, and their son, Joseph, reside in Elizabethtown.

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  • Main Street presents awards at dinner

    Two awards were presented Saturday during the Hodgenville Main Street Renaissance Association’s annual dinner at the Hodgenville Civic Center.

    The late Carolyn Martinette was selected for the President’s Award for her life-long commitment to the community and encouragement. Her daughter, Lyndsay Saunders, accepted the honor on her behalf from Main Street President Larry Davis.

    Wally Sparks received the Service Award, which goes to the person who best epitomizes the spirit of volunteerism. Last year’s recipient, Phyllis Blakeman, made the presentation.

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  • 4-H program to be highlighted in Herald’s centennial salute

    The 4-H program in Kentucky turns 100 this year.

    Since its inception in 1909, it has provided countless programs for youth. The earliest offerings were in agriculture, but more activities were added over the years including photography, communication, leadership, shooting skills and dog clubs.

    By 1939, 4-H programs existed in every county in Kentucky. Last year, 233,423 children participated in 129 different 4-H programs, projects and camps.

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  • Leadership LaRue is an investment in the community

    Get out of the office and get to know what makes LaRue County click.

    The more we know about our community — and each other — the better we can do our jobs. That applies to newspapers, of course, but also to bankers, educators, insurance sales representatives, utility workers, store clerks and most everyone else.

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  • Have you ever wondered ‘why me?’

    Have you ever wondered “why me?”

    This question is a cry from deep within the suffering human heart most of the time. (Sometimes a grateful heart speaks thus, too.)

    Persons and families, friends and acquaintances who suddenly come upon tragedy struggle with this question. Especially wrenching developments include grave illness or death of precious children and other loved ones, suicides, drastically changed relationships and situations.

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  • 4-H stories needed

    4-H celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

    In October, The LaRue County Herald News will publish a special section in honor of our county’s 4-H program.

    Please share photos and stories of your experience in 4-H with our readers.

    Contact editor Linda Ireland at 358-3118 for more information.

     

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  • Investment in new nursing home will benefit county for years to come

    Sunrise Manor Nursing Home has been a big part of my life.

    I spent 10 years there as an employee. Several friends and family members including my grandmothers and father have been residents there.

    I still count many of the employees among my friends although I haven’t worked there in eight years.

    I was pleased to be part of their big day July 22 when the staff, board of directors and contractor held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new nursing home.

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  • LaRue County working to make schools safer

    Making schools safer is an ongoing goal toward which LaRue County Schools strive.

    On Oct. 13, a team including several individuals from outside the school district will study the district’s emergency response plans, conduct visual walk-throughs at each school, examine supervision assignments and interview staff, students and parents as part of the assessment.

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  • Reunion calendar

    Class of 1964

    The LCHS Class of 1964 will celebrate its 45-year reunion with a meal and program 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at LaRue County Middle School cafeteria. For more information, contact Janis Warren Rogers, Beverly Russell Heady, Betty Crawford, Hazle Ragland Hinton, Mickey Miller, Ronnie Benningfield or call 358-9614.

    LCHS Class of 1999

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  • Two area school systems close for illness

    With the attendance rate down to 85 percent Monday, Taylor County School Superintendent Roger Cook said classes will be canceled for the remainder of the week.

    A number of students have been out sick, Cook said. With fall break set to begin Thursday, students will not return to class until Monday, Oct. 12.

    Cook said he hopes the long break will provide ample time for the illnesses to run their course.

    The Caverna Independent Schools announced a similar decision to dismiss for the remainder of this week leading up to fall break because of illness.

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