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Man pleads guilty to child abuse

A local man plead guilty to child abuse in LaRue County Circuit Court last Friday, September 16.

Russell Underwood, 35, of Hodgenville was originally charged with three counts of first degree criminal abuse of a child 12 and under after an incident that happened in February 2015. According to police reports, LaRue County Sheriff Russell McCoy initially responded to the residence with child services. Once they arrived, McCoy observed Underwood and four other children in the home that ranged in ages from 1 to 12 years-old.

These Four Walls - The Lynn Hotel

If the old expression, “If only walls could talk,” were to come true, the walls where Lincoln National Bank is in Hodgenville could speak volumes.

The storied building site, on the square’s northeast side, has housed many businesses since the town was established on February 9, 1818 (according to a 1920 history of the town by O.M. Mather).

Hodgenville keeps same tax rate

Residents in the City of Hodgenville will be paying the same property tax rates in 2016 as they did in 2015.

The Hodgenville City Council passed the second reading of a tax ordinance that will keep the 2016 property tax rate the same. There was no discussion on the second reading. Council members Mitchell Key, Larry Davis, Woodie Handley and Sharon Hornback all voted in favor of the ordinance. Council members Bonnie Clark and Donald Costello were absent at the meeting.

Saving lives through education

LaRue County’s very own Dale Dobson has been traveling the state this week educating people about farm safety in honor of Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky.

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles signed a proclamation last week declaring September 18-24 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky to promote safety on the farm. In the fall, Quarles said that message extends to Kentucky roadways, where motorists often encounter farm machinery moving from one field to another during the harvest season.

Slaven named Lady Hawks...

LaRue County Middle School assistant principal James Slaven has been named head coach of the LCHS Lady Hawks varsity basketball team.

Slaven replaces Kelton “Simon” Ford who resigned on Monday, September 19 after he was indicted for first degree sexual abuse.

LaRue County High School principal Kyle Goodlett said Slaven takes on coaching duties immediately.

Sophie Akin is True Blue

Loyal, energetic, inquisitive and vocal. These are a few of the requirements coaches expect their upperclassmen to possess. For Junior Lady Hawks Volleyball player Sophie Akin, these characteristics are evident on and off the court.

Akin has been playing volleyball since the sixth grade.

“Coming into middle school I didn’t know what sports I was interested in yet,” Akin said. “So, when all of my friends decided to try out for the volleyball team I thought why not, and fell in love with it the first year.”

Football Hawks beat...

The LCHS Hawks football team picked up their first win of the season last Friday night after rolling over the Campbellsville Eagles 34-18 at home.

The Hawks had the best rushing performance of the season as running back Bryson Cobb picked up more than 200 yards on the ground. Overall, the Hawks had a total of 306 yards on offense with 241 rushing yards and 65 passing yards.

LCMS Hawks fall to Stuart Pepper

Last week was a tough stretch for the LCMS Lady Hawks basketball team. Last Tuesday night, the Lady Hawks hosted Stuart Pepper Middle School from Meade County and both the seventh and eighth grade Lady Hawks fell in close games.

The seventh grade Lady Hawks played a tremendous game, but fell just short in over-time 32-29. Leading the way for the Hawks was Paige Evans with 18 points, Avery Murray had 10, and Maleah English chipped in with 1.

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Boys soccer falls to Taylor Co.

The LCHS Boys Soccer team lost to Taylor County 0-3 last Saturday.

The loss marks the fourth straight loss for the Hawks after starting the season undefeated.

There were no goals or assists in the game for the Hawks. Head Coach Jimmy Adams said he believes the Hawks could have played better and that they have some areas to work on for improvement. However, he said Dalton Skaggs was injured in the game and unable to play, which changed the dynamics.