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Hodgenville wet/dry vote decided by ten votes

Hodgenville voters said yes to alcohol sales at the polls during a special wet/dry election on April 17, 2018.

The registered voters in the City of Hodgenville voted to allow alcohol sales in restaurants or businesses in the City of Hodgenville. During the election, voters answered the simple question of “Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Hodgenville?” YES or NO.

The YES vote total was 347 compared to the NO vote total of 337, making it 50.73 percent to 49.27 percent. 

Your Life, Your Choice

With upcoming festivities such as Prom, Project Grad, and graduation, the roads can become a very dangerous place for excited young people.

On Friday, April 13 both LaRue County Fire and Rescue and Buffalo Fire and Rescue with help from Dale Dobson, Farm and Home Safety Program administrator for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture put on a mock wreck and rescue for the students and faculty of LaRue County High School.

Goodtime Cruisers kicks-off this Saturday

Terry Taylor, president of Goodtime Cruisers, is quick to explain that when his members and visitors get together, the result is not a car show. Rather, it’s a “cruise, sitting still” which he explained is much more than a show.

“We pull up our lawn chairs, share some good food and conversation and relax to some 50’s music while enjoying some of the classic automobiles,” explained Taylor. “There’s no admission charge, we sometimes have live bands, and we give away door prizes.”

Progress in LaRue County

The landscape is changing in LaRue County and Hodgenville as several businesses are building new buildings or adding on to their existing buildings.

LaRue County Public Library

Many LaRue Countians have expressed their excitement about the frame of the new library coming up in recent weeks.

The new library is being built at 215 Lincoln Drive in Hodgenville and Director of the LaRue County Public Library, Dana Jolly, said that she is excited to see the progress of the new library.

Hawks baseball pick up two wins

The LaRue County Hawks picked up two wins last week as they began district play.

The Hawks traveled to Hart County to take on the Raiders on Monday, April 9. As the visiting team, the Hawks jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning as Dalton Skaggs singled, Ty Morris singled and drove home Skaggs, Bryson Arnette singled, Gavin Nall drove home Morris, and Arnette later scored on a wild pitch.

Lady Hawks pick up district win

The Lady Hawks varsity softball team picked up their first district win of the season on Friday, April 13 as they beat Caverna 11-0.

The Lady Hawks held a 4-0 lead and they scored seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to seal the win.

However, the win was the only highlight of the week as the Lady Hawks lost to Grayson County 4-1 on Thursday, April 12; lost to Hart County 12-2 on Tuesday, April 10 and lost to Elizabethtown 8-7 on Monday, April 9.

Fundraising Calendar

Shoe collection

A shoe collection is taking place at the First Baptist Church to raise funds for a medical service dog for Xander Helm. Each pair of shoes collected will equal $10 in the fundraiser. The shoes will be cleaned, repaired, repurposed and used around the world. The collection totes are located in the front and back foyers of the church located at 730 Tonieville Road in Hodgenville. For more information call 270-358-3193.

Single Mom’s Oil Change Dessert Auction

Annual cancer survivor dinner

The Seventh Annual LaRue County Relay for Life Survivor Dinner was held Tuesday, April 10 at First Baptist Church in Hodgenville.

Approximately 100 survivors and guests were present at the dinner.  Survivor Kathy Baumgardner was the longest known survivor with 34 years cancer free and Linda Young was recognized as being one month cancer free.

Primary Voting Deadline Apr. 23

Deadline to register to vote in Primary Election is Apr. 23

LaRue Countians who wish to vote in the Primary Election on May 22 have less than a week to register to vote as the deadline is Monday, April 23.

Those who haven’t registered yet can easily register and update their registration with GoVoteKY.com, the Commonwealth’s online voter portal. You can also register at LaRue County Clerk Linda Carter’s Office until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 23. Mail-in voter registration applications must be postmarked by April 23.

LaRue All-comers meet track results

LC GIRLS TRACK ALL-COMERS MEET RESULTS

Breea Kirkpatrick Winner in mile

Girls Shot Put- 1st Place Beyonca Embree

Girls Discus- 1st Place Beyonca Embree

Girls Turbo Javelin- 1st Place Beyonca Embree

LC BOYS TRACK ALL-COMERS MEET RESULTS

Boy’s High Jump- 1st Anthony Adkins

Boy’s Triple Jump- 1st Isaiah Sublett

Boys Discus- 1st Victor Burton

Boys Shot Put- 1st Chase Baker

Boy’s Turbo Javelin- 1st Victor Burton